Enhancing Security with Facial Recognition: WHERE Launches 'External Integration-Ready Facial Recognition Terminal' for EXGatekeeper

WHERE Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mitsuhisa Iwai), a provider of indoor positioning solutions, will begin offering a new facial recognition terminal for its 'EXGatekeeper' access control system starting in April 2026. This terminal features a high-performance facial recognition engine and an application architecture designed for extensive external integration, ensuring future scalability. By adopting this terminal, facilities can manage security alarm systems directly through facial recognition. The terminal utilizes the UBio-X Face (by UNION COMMUNITY), featuring a stylish design that blends into various office environments. Background: With rising security awareness and the diversification of work styles, there is an increasing need for safe and seamless access management. Traditionally, setting a facility to 'armed' status required IC cards or PIN codes, posing risks such as card loss, theft, or password leakage. To address these, we developed a system that allows arming and disarming via facial recognition, significantly reducing security risks. This feature was developed in response to customer feedback regarding the limitations of IC card-based systems, such as the risk of unauthorized use and the inability to verify the identity of the last person to exit. Key Features: In addition to door unlocking, the terminal integrates with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to manage facility security alarms. It supports multi-factor authentication, combining facial recognition with IC cards or QR codes. It maintains audit logs via EXGatekeeper and allows for offline authentication if network connectivity is interrupted. Equipped with industry-leading technology, it offers high-speed authentication in under 0.1 seconds with over 99% accuracy.