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Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera by Chris Dopp & Travis Baldwin

Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera by Chris Dopp & Travis Baldwin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2015 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Vokatra Fiarovana, Fiantohana ary Fanaraha-maso Competition Category.


VolafotsyVokatra Fiarovana· 2015

Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera

by Chris Dopp & Travis Baldwin

Client: Vista Imaging and Crea Inc Design LTD

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Vokatra Fiarovana Category

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The Design

About Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera

Ny Vista EY2T dia fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary fanondroana biometrika misy motera ho an'ny fanavahana ny takolam-maso (iris) sy ny endrik'andriana. Ny fitaovana dia mikaroka sary maso (visual field) mba hitadiavana endrika olona, avy eo ny motera dia mampihodina ny fakantsary mba hikendry ny maso. Fielezan'ny LED infrared malalaka sy rafitra autofocus dia mamela ny fandraisan-tsary amin'ny halavirana 3 ka hatramin'ny 6 metatra, ka tsy ilaina intsony ny fikendrena manokana. Sensor sivy eo aloha no natambatra ao ambadiky ny endri-tavany mainty tokana, ary ny endriny toy ny "pill" silaodra misy faran-boribory dia mamorona endrika tony sady tsy mampahatahotra. Azo ampiasaina samirery ilay fitaovana na miaraka amin'ny fanamboarana amin'ny rindrina.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Vista EY2T Fitaovam-pandraisan-tsary Fanondroana Biometrika Misy Motera dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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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