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A trial demonstration of the ‘Non-stop Gate’ passenger journey is taking place at Narita International Airport in Japan. The passenger-processing test will to allow travellers to progress through the terminal without having to stop and provide identification by using automated, biometric identification. Currently, visitors at the airport are required to present ID to security personnel prior to entering the facility.
The pilot study relies on a security system provided by NEC Corporation, which uses cameras with facial recognition capabilities to identify passengers – as well as high performance hazardous material detection equipment – to eliminate the ID verification process while still maintaining a high level of security, and ensure that passengers proceed smoothly through the airport.
The two-month test, which began on 18 March, will be used to determine the optimum placement, angle and lighting conditions for effective operation of NEC’s biometric recognition system, and will be conducted alongside the airport’s current, manual security processes.
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Strategies for building new facilities to meet the future needs of passengers will be discussed during the Fourth Working Session at FTE Asia 2013, 16.00 – 17.30, Wednesday 8 May. Changi Airport Group’s Vice President Technology Yuh Kee Long will explore the use of airport IT infrastructure and facility implementation, while Shenzen Bao’an Airport’s Shen Jian will address the passenger experience considerations in the development of its new Terminal 3.
