Swallow Incubate Tech Blog launched: implementation notes on liveness detection and face recognition

Eliminate photo-based hacking of facial recognition. Liveness Detection (Anti-Spoofing) Technology determines whether the face in front of the camera is a real person or a spoof.

Built on technology jointly patented with Panasonic, our Liveness Detection (Anti-Spoofing) Technology is a biometric security core technology that prevents spoofing and hacking in systems such as facial recognition and eKYC (online identity verification). It works with visible-light cameras such as USB webcams and built-in PC cameras, and delivers high-accuracy determination using deep learning. It prevents spoofing through "Fake Face Detection," which can determine liveness from a single frame, and "Action Detection," which uses time-series data to detect specified actions such as blinking and changes in face orientation. By compressing the learning model, we achieve a processing speed of approximately 100 ms per frame even on CPU alone (measured on our Windows machine with an 8th-generation Core i7 CPU). We offer both an SDK and applications. The applications support CSV output and recording as standard, so they can be used beyond real-time verification. Two versions are available: a camera-input version and a file-input version.

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Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

For food-related businesses, ensuring food safety is an important initiative for enhancing corporate reliability and reducing risks. We provide a clear explanation of the overview of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), its purpose, expected benefits, and the differences between representative standards such as ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 in our website's column. If you are considering establishing a food safety framework or obtaining certification, please take a look at the related links.

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at "SEMICON JAPAN 2026," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 9 (Wednesday) to December 11 (Friday). At this exhibition, we will showcase our temperature control devices for semiconductor manufacturing processes, primarily featuring chillers, air conditioning units, and valve products. ▶ Dates: December 9, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00-17:00 December 10, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00-17:00 December 11, 2026 (Friday) 10:00-17:00 ▶ Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1 (Booth #E1725) We sincerely look forward to your visit.

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our exterior catalog featuring our artificial wood product "Ayagi." This catalog includes products such as wood decks, fences, balcony railings, and screen louvers. The digital catalog can be viewed through the related link below. Additionally, for customers who wish to receive a printed copy, requests can be made through the materials request page. We hope you find it useful in selecting your products.

Swallow Incubate Co., Ltd. will participate in the "96th Tsukuba Research Seed/Venture Technology Presentation" (Theme: Cutting-edge Measurement Technology - Seeing) hosted by the Tsukuba Research Support Center and Tsukuba University on December 11, 2026 (Friday). Our representative director, Toshikazu Ohno, will present on the topic "Protecting and Measuring with the Eyes - AI for Face Impersonation Detection and Blink Detection," introducing two technologies that read the state of the face and eyes from camera footage, as well as how to incorporate them into products and services. ■ Event Overview - Date and Time: December 11, 2026 (Friday) 14:00 - 16:00 - Venue: Tsukuba Research Support Center Training Room A / Online (Zoom Webinar) - Participation Fee: Free - Organized by: Tsukuba Research Support Center / Tsukuba University There will be time for business card exchanges at the on-site venue, and online participants can also apply for individual meetings at a later date. Please refer to the news release in the related links for application details.