AreaFace
High-performance facial recognition, with liveness detection (anti-spoofing) and edge processing. All within data protection law.
It works integrated into the Areatec ecosystem or on its own, as an SDK/API for you to license and use anywhere.
99.5%
NIST FRVT Accuracy
<80ms
Latency per face
50M+
Faces processed/month
100%
Local processing
What is AreaFace
AreaFace is Areatec's proprietary facial recognition engine, built entirely in C++ with deep convolutional neural networks trained in TensorFlow. The system converts each face into a 512-dimensional mathematical vector (facial embedding) that acts as a unique biometric fingerprint, enabling real-time identification and verification with over 99% accuracy.
Unlike solutions that rely on external APIs (Google Vision, AWS Rekognition, Azure Face), AreaFace executes the entire pipeline locally: detection, alignment, liveness detection, feature extraction, and matching. Biometric data never leaves the client's environment, ensuring native compliance with LGPD, GDPR, and sector regulations.
Anti-spoofing is a structural part of the pipeline, not an add-on module. Before any embedding extraction, the system analyzes texture, depth, and micro-movements to reject printed photos, screen videos, 3D masks, and deepfakes with a 99.8% rejection rate.
512D Embedding • C++ • TensorFlow
Native Integration with Areatec Ecosystem
AreaFace is not an isolated module. It is the biometric core that connects and empowers every product in the Areatec ecosystem, sharing embeddings, alerts, and intelligence in real time.
Aretron
Fusion of facial recognition with real-time vehicular and behavioral analysis. Aretron AI uses AreaFace embeddings to correlate identities with traffic patterns and urban events.
Olho Vivo Patrol
On-the-move facial recognition from OCR vehicles in urban operation. Captures and identifies faces in real time during patrol, with integrated geolocation via Provloc.
Electronic Ticket Book
Biometric authentication of the traffic agent at the time of issuing the infraction notice. Ensures that only authorized agents can issue citations, with an immutable identity record.
SyncRealTime
Synchronization of facial databases between distributed field devices, even in unstable network conditions. DATARACE protocol ensures the integrity of embeddings during transmission.
Compatibility with International Standards
Ready to integrate with any national or international facial search system. Full compliance with protocols required by public security agencies in over 190 countries.
NIST FRVT
Face Recognition Vendor Test
International reference benchmark for evaluating facial recognition algorithms. AreaFace is designed to meet the accuracy and false positive rate criteria required by NIST.
ANSI/NIST-ITL
1-2011 Data Interchange
North American standard for biometric data interchange between systems. AreaFace exports and imports records in Type-10 format (facial image) according to the ANSI/NIST-ITL specification.
ISO/IEC 19794-5
Face Image Data Format
International standard defining the data format for biometric facial images. AreaFace embeddings and metadata follow the data structure specified by ISO 19794-5.
INTERPOL IFRS
Face Recognition System
INTERPOL facial recognition system for searching international wanted databases. AreaFace is compatible with IFRS submission and query protocols.
FBI NGI
Next Generation Identification
Next-generation biometric system from the FBI that integrates facial recognition, fingerprint, and iris. AreaFace supports the interchange formats required by NGI.
ABIS
Automated Biometric Identification System
Standard for automated multimodal biometric identification systems. AreaFace integrates as a facial module in ABIS implementations from any vendor.
ICAO 9303
Machine Readable Travel Documents
International civil aviation standard for machine-readable travel documents (e-passports). AreaFace validates and extracts facial data according to ICAO 9303.
EU-LISA
iBorderCtrl & European Systems
European border control and identity management systems. AreaFace is compatible with the interoperability protocols defined by the EU-LISA agency.
Ready for certification. AreaFace was architected from the ground up to meet the technical requirements of each listed standard. Areatec's engineering team provides dedicated support for homologation and certification processes with national and international regulatory bodies.
SDK & API for Developers
Integrate high-performance facial recognition into any application. Native SDKs for Python, Node.js, Java, and C++. RESTful API with sub-80ms latency and 99.99% uptime.
import areaface
client = areaface.Client(api_key="af_live_sk_...")
result = client.faces.detect(
image="base64_encoded_image",
options={
"liveness_check": True,
"return_landmarks": True,
"min_confidence": 0.95
}
)
print(f"Faces detectadas: {len(result.faces)}")
for face in result.faces:
print(f" Score: {face.confidence}")
print(f" Liveness: {face.is_alive}")
print(f" BBox: {face.bounding_box}"){
"request_id": "req_7f3a9b2c",
"faces": [
{
"face_id": "fc_a1b2c3d4",
"confidence": 0.9987,
"is_alive": true,
"bounding_box": {
"x": 142, "y": 89,
"width": 203, "height": 248
},
"landmarks": { "points": 68 },
"embedding_ready": true
}
],
"processing_time_ms": 47,
"liveness_verified": true
}Available Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /v1/faces/detect | Detect faces in image with liveness check |
| POST | /v1/faces/verify | Verify 1:1 between two images |
| POST | /v1/faces/search | Search 1:N in embeddings collection |
| POST | /v1/faces/enroll | Enroll face in collection |
| DELETE | /v1/faces/{face_id} | Remove face from collection |
| GET | /v1/collections | List available collections |
| POST | /v1/collections | Create new collection |
| GET | /v1/usage | Check API key usage and limits |
| POST | /v1/batch/detect | Batch detection (up to 100 images) |
| GET | /v1/health | Service status and latency |
Native SDKs
Python, Node.js, Java, C++, Go. Installation via pip, npm, maven, or vcpkg.
Comprehensive Documentation
Quick start guides, API reference, integration examples, and interactive playground.
Webhooks & Events
Receive real-time notifications for matches, alerts, and security events via webhooks.
Performance and Specifications
Metrics measured in real urban operations, not in laboratory datasets. Each number reflects performance in adverse lighting, angle, and motion conditions.
99.5%
Accuracy (TAR @ FAR=0.001%)
Real field conditions
<80ms
End-to-end latency
Detect + Liveness + Match
0.2%
Anti-Spoofing (APCER)
Attack Presentation Classification Error Rate
120 fps
Throughput
NVIDIA T4 / Jetson AGX GPU
512D
Embedding Dimensions
ArcFace backbone ResNet-100
32x32px
Min. Face Size
Low resolution detection
5
Liveness Methods
Texture, Depth, IR, Motion, 3D
10M+
Search Base (1:N)
Faces in <100ms (GPU)
Technology Stack
Hardware Requirements
Use Cases and Applications
AreaFace operates in scenarios that demand precision, speed, and regulatory compliance. Each use case below is in production with active clients.
Public Security and Urban Surveillance
Real-time identification of wanted persons from urban cameras and patrol vehicles. Integration with state and federal alert databases for instant notification of security forces.
Corporate Access Control
Biometric authentication for access to restricted areas, data centers, and critical facilities. Replacement of badges and passwords with facial verification featuring liveness detection, eliminating credential sharing risks.
Traffic Enforcement
Authentication of traffic agents before issuing citations. Ensures that only authorized personnel can issue infringement notices, with a biometric record linked to each issued document.
Transport and Mobility
Identity verification in public transport systems, airport boarding, and bus terminals. Compatible with ICAO 9303 standard for travel document validation.
Smart Parking
Operator identification and access validation in rotary parking systems. Native integration with the Olho Vivo ecosystem for unified identity management.
Integration with Legacy Systems
Standardized API for integration with existing ABIS, AFIS, and biometric systems. Compatible with ANSI/NIST-ITL and ISO 19794-5 formats for data exchange with any vendor.
Technical FAQ
Direct answers to the most frequently asked questions from managers and developers about AreaFace.
Ready to integrate high-performance facial recognition?
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