Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica by Chris Dopp & Travis Baldwin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2015 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Productos de Seguridad Competition Category.
PlataProductos de Seguridad· 2015
Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica
by Chris Dopp & Travis Baldwin
Client: Vista Imaging and Crea Inc Design LTD
A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Productos de Seguridad Category
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About Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica
Vista EY2T es una cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica para el reconocimiento del iris y del rostro. El dispositivo rastrea el campo visual en busca de rostros y, a continuación, unos motores giran la cámara para apuntar a los ojos. Una amplia distribución de LED infrarrojos y un sistema de enfoque automático permiten la captura a una distancia de 3 a 6 pies (unos 90 a 180 cm), por lo que no es necesario apuntar manualmente. Nueve sensores frontales se unifican detrás de una única cara negra, y la forma cilíndrica de cápsula con extremos redondeados genera un volumen sereno y nada intimidante. La cámara puede utilizarse de manera independiente o con un soporte de pared.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Plata
Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Vista EY2T Cámara motorizada de identificación biométrica es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The EY2T is an auto rotating biometric ID camera. It scans the field of view for faces, then using motors it rotates it to aim directly at eyes for best capture. The wide spread of LEDs allows capture at 3 to 6 feet. This eliminates manually aiming at the eyes and captures at greater range. The motors, distance sensor, LEDs, and autofocus make the device unique. The versatility of mounting, either standalone or with wall mount, plus the simple pill shaped design stand out from competition.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The overall dimensions in the tripod configuration are 215 mm wide x 116 mm tall x 77 mm deep. In this housing, it is mounted at roughly human eye level.
When using the alternative wall mounted outer housing, the EY2T is a different size. The overall dimensions are 199mm x 108mm x 51mm. When mounted, the size of the exposed portions rising from the surface of the wall are 15mm x 108mm x 199mm. The hole required for the device is 190mm x 51mm x 102mm. - Tags
- Biometric, Identification, Iris, Facial Recognition, Camera, Vista Imaging, Security, Access
- Production Technology
- The EY2T is a combination of thermoset injection molded plastics, CNC produced metal support arms, internal bearings & motor, screws, printed circuit boards & components, glass lenses, and rubber strain reliefs. The plastic is both opaque PC ABS material, as well as semitransparent IR light transmissive Bayer plastic for the front lens.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was simplifying the exterior so the design is non-threatening to users. This was especially difficult when resolving the intimidating amount of sensors on front surface, accomplished through aesthetic positioning and IR light transmissive plastics. Another difficulty was to design a form allowing motorized rotation without exposing the mechanics. The wide variety of potential markets was also a challenge, leading to multiple mounting options and variations of the design through sensor options and their internal positions.
- Research
- Qualitative interviews found people have concerns about biometric capture, leading to a specific design tone: Serious, but friendly. As the camera is motorized, research was done into friendly robot styles (ex: Eve from Wall-E) which guided the design. Research showed competitor products and new biometric technology, such as face tracking, which was integrated. Target client environments were considered (ex: offices where people are identified for high value transactions or receiving money).
- Inspiration
- Inspiration was a need for simple appearance and operation when capturing a persons identity, something that could be uncomfortable. The rotating form in form design reduces apparent motion when it aims at the eyes. There are 9 front sensors simplified by a black face unifying them aesthetically. The overall width allows a wide spread of the IR LED, located to the far left and right, thus increasing range. The cylindrical form allows rotation and the spherical ends add a friendly shape.
- Project Duration
- The project was conceptualized in San Carlos, CA (USA) in early 2013, and developed jointly in Bristol (UK) and California over the year. The project continued over 2014 and was finished in early 2015. Plastic housings were created in Carlsbad CA (USA) & Shenzhen (China), and electronics were produced in Singapore.
- Operation Flow
- When a subject approaches, it 1st recognizes faces and locates the eyes. Motors pivot to aim the cameras at the face. When aimed, LEDs illuminate the IRIS and the distance sensor helps camera focus. A high res image is captured of both eyes and cropped. The 2nd camera captures the entire face with a flash. The images are processed and sent for identification.
Quickly acquiring biometric images, using the many sensors & motors, allows EY2T to outperform manual ID cameras. The wide LED spread & autofocus allow a greater range of capture. - Team Members
- Project Manager: Chris Dopp
Electrical Engineering: Keith Grethen
Software Engineering: Ted Stein
Manufacture: Charles Arentzen
Industrial Designer: Travis Baldwin - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Travis Baldwin / In Office / 2015
Image #2: Photographer Travis Baldwin / IRIS Capture Window / 2015
Image #3: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Wall Mounted Showing Rotation / 2015
Image #4: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Image Capture in Office / 2015
Image #5: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Wall Mount with Face / 2015
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