STEP 01
Prior Identification
The person states who they are with a user ID, document or credential. This tells the system which record the face will be compared with.
Facial Recognition Engine // Areatec Ecosystem
First the person identifies themselves. Then the face confirms it is them.
AreaFACE is Areatec's proprietary facial recognition engine. It adds face confirmation to workflows in which the person already identifies themselves, such as shift check-in, service desks and the approval of sensitive actions.
Recommended Mode
1:1 Verification
The person identifies themselves first (user ID, document or credential) and the face confirms it is them.
Mathematical Template
Up to 512 Bytes per Face
Each face becomes a compact mathematical template of up to 512 bytes. This template is what the engine uses in comparisons.
Image Treatment
Areatec's Own Normalization
Before comparison, the image goes through Areatec's own normalization and image treatment.
Liveness
Anti-Spoofing at Capture
The engine includes liveness detection (anti-spoofing) to flag fraud attempts at capture.
01 // Verification Workflow
How AreaFACE uses the face to confirm that a person is who they said they are, in four steps.
This is the 1:1 mode with prior identification, the mode Areatec recommends for any system. The workflow starts from a record enrolled beforehand by the organization. When the process requires it, the same engine can also compare the face against a registered base (1:N) and return the most similar record above a minimum threshold.
STEP 02
Capture and Normalization
At verification time, the face image is captured and, before any comparison, goes through Areatec's own normalization and image treatment. The engine includes liveness detection (anti-spoofing) to flag fraud attempts at capture.
STEP 03
Mathematical Template
Each face becomes a compact mathematical template of up to 512 bytes. This template is what AreaFACE uses in comparisons.
STEP 04
1:1 Confirmation
The face is compared with the record of the person identified in step one, and the engine confirms whether or not it is the same person. The application then follows the workflow defined by the organization.
02 // Where to Deploy
Use cases for municipalities, command centers and enterprises.
The logic is the same in every scenario: the person identifies themselves first and the face confirms it is them. Each organization decides how the result fits into its process and which other controls to apply.
01
Shift check-in
In Areatec products, for example, the operator signs in with their usual login or credential, and AreaFACE uses the face to confirm it is them before the shift starts.
02
Record check at an attended service desk
The citizen or customer shows a document or gives their record number, and the face confirms they are the holder of that record. The comparison is made with the stated record, not with an entire database.
03
Extra confirmation before sensitive actions
Before approving reports, unlocking administrative access or changing critical records, the system asks the person already identified in the session to confirm with their face that it is them.
03 // Operating Modes
Two operating modes. The recommended one is 1:1 with prior identification.
The difference between the two modes is what the face is compared with: the record of the person who identified themselves (1:1) or an enrolled database (1:N).
1:1 MODE // RECOMMENDED
Verification with prior identification
The person identifies themselves first, with a user ID, document or credential, and the face confirms they are that person. The comparison is limited to the record of whoever identified themselves. This is the mode we recommend for any system.
1:N MODE // ENROLLED DATABASE
Search in an enrolled database
The engine can also work in 1:N: it ranks the face against an enrolled database and returns the highest-ranked candidate above a minimum similarity factor.
Areatec Ecosystem // Araras — SP, Brazil
AreaFACE alongside other Areatec products: PinTrust and AreaChain.
The AreaFACE brand reflects its function: four framing brackets frame the face, and the vertical axis represents the direct 1:1 confirmation between the identified person and the face presented.
In Areatec Tecnologia solutions, AreaFACE can work alongside two separate products. They are not part of the facial recognition engine: they are integrated in each application as needed.
Facial recognition engine by Areatec Tecnologia1. WHO // FACIAL RECOGNITION
AreaFACE
Areatec's proprietary facial recognition engine. In the recommended mode, it uses the face to confirm that the identified person is who they claim to be.
2. WHERE // LOCATION
PinTrust
Areatec product for location, integrated in each application as needed.
3. RECORD // HASH CHAIN
AreaChain
A separate Areatec product for hash-chained records. The integration can be done directly by the AreaFACE server.
04 // Privacy & Governance (LGPD, GDPR and similar laws)
What this site does with your data, and what is up to the organization deploying AreaFACE.
No software makes an operation compliant with the LGPD or the GDPR by itself. Processing biometric data depends on the legal and operational decisions of the organization deploying the technology.
ON THIS SITE
What happens to your data on this site
- No camera: the site does not ask for camera access and does not collect face images or biometric data.
- Contact form: the data you send is used to reply to your request, as described in the privacy policy.
- Third-party fonts: the site's fonts are loaded from Google Fonts, which receives your browser's IP address.
- Cookies: we do not use advertising or audience analytics cookies; Cloudflare may use technical security cookies.
GUIDANCE FOR DEPLOYERS
Responsibilities of the deploying organization
- Lawful basis (GDPR Art. 9 / LGPD Art. 11 / local laws): define the applicable legal basis and inform the data subject before capture.
- Prior identification (recommended mode): use the 1:1 mode, with the person identified by user ID, document or credential before the face confirmation. The capture serves to confirm the identity that the person has just stated, and the face is compared with the record of the identified person, not with an entire database.
- Retention & disposal: set retention periods and delete the facial templates when the relationship ends. AreaFACE stores the mathematical templates, not face images.
- Human review: define a human review flow and an alternative channel for when the face confirmation does not succeed.
- Access management: control who can enroll faces and access the facial enrollments.
05 // Commercial Licensing & Custom Pricing
Custom-quoted pricing tailored to your operation and scale.
We do not publish a fixed price table. Each proposal is scoped with our engineering team according to the modality and the size of the institution.
MODALITY 01 // AREATEC ECOSYSTEM
Within Areatec Platforms
BY CONSULTATION // AREATEC CONTRACTSFor municipalities, public agencies and operations already running or procuring Areatec Tecnologia platforms.
- Can be combined with PinTrust and AreaChain, integrated in each Areatec application.
- Commercial terms handled under the same institutional agreement.
MODALITY 02 // SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Integration Licensing
CUSTOM QUOTE // BY OPERATION SIZEFor enterprises, government portals and custom software teams that want to add AreaFACE face confirmation, with prior identification, to their workflows.
- Proposal sized to the operation, for example by number of enrolled holders or verification volume.
- Integration with your systems through SDK and API.
- Integration approach defined with the Areatec engineering team.
MODALITY 03 // DEDICATED PROJECT
Dedicated Deployment
EVALUATED CASE BY CASEFor public agencies and organizations with specific infrastructure, security or data requirements. The feasibility and format of a dedicated deployment are evaluated case by case.
- It can be installed on the client's infrastructure (on-premise), including isolated networks.
- Requirements reviewed together with the Areatec engineering team.
- Technical support for procurement specifications and RFPs.
Why is pricing provided upon consultation?
Every operation has a different volume, integration and support profile.
A municipal service desk, a field shift check-in and an enterprise portal are each sized differently. Tell us about your scenario in the form below and our team will reply by email with a proposal.
06 // Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers about AreaFACE and its recommended mode of use.
Answers for engineering teams, public-sector leaders and Data Protection Officers (DPOs).
What is AreaFACE and what problem does it solve?
AreaFACE is Areatec's proprietary facial recognition engine. It adds face confirmation to workflows in which the person already identifies themselves, such as logins, service desks and the approval of sensitive actions. In the recommended mode, the person first identifies themselves with a user ID, document or credential, and the face confirms it is them.
How does AreaFACE work?
Before comparison, the face image goes through Areatec's own normalization and image treatment. Each face becomes a compact mathematical template of up to 512 bytes. This template is what the engine uses in comparisons. AreaFACE stores the mathematical templates, not face images.
What is the difference between 1:1 verification and 1:N search? Which mode should be used?
In 1:1 verification, the person identifies themselves first and the face is compared with that person's record to confirm it is them. In a 1:N search, the engine ranks the face against an enrolled database and returns the highest-ranked candidate above a minimum similarity factor. AreaFACE can work in both modes, but the mode we recommend for any system is 1:1 with prior identification.
Does AreaFACE have liveness detection?
Yes. The engine includes liveness detection (anti-spoofing) to flag fraud attempts at capture.
How accurate is AreaFACE?
Generic lab numbers say little about your operation: performance depends on the camera, the lighting and the profile of the base. Formal measurement of false accept and false reject rates, following ISO/IEC 19795, is being prepared. Until then, we evaluate AreaFACE in your scenario, with your base and your conditions, in a proof of concept.
Where can I get more technical information about the engine?
Other implementation details of the engine are proprietary and are not published on this site. Technical questions about using AreaFACE in your scenario are handled by our engineering team: schedule a demonstration through the contact form.
Does AreaFACE follow an international standard?
International standards such as ICAO Doc 9303 (Part 9) do not define which technology should produce the facial template: each recognition engine is proprietary. AreaFACE is the engine developed by Areatec, and we do not claim conformity or certification with those standards.
How do PinTrust and AreaChain relate to AreaFACE?
PinTrust (location) and AreaChain (hash-chained record) are separate Areatec products and are not part of the AreaFACE engine. They are integrated in each application as needed, and the AreaChain integration can be done directly by the AreaFACE server.
How is AreaFACE priced and how does licensing work?
Pricing is defined through technical and commercial contact, according to the modality: (1) inclusion in contracts for Areatec products; (2) licensing for integration with your systems; (3) dedicated deployment, evaluated case by case. Contact us through the contact form or at contact@areaface.com.
How can we integrate AreaFACE into our municipal or enterprise systems?
Integration with your systems is done through SDK and API. The integration approach is defined with our engineering team, according to your system and the licensing modality. AreaFACE can be installed on the client's infrastructure (on-premise), including isolated networks. We recommend keeping prior identification in the workflow: your system identifies the person by user ID, document or credential, and AreaFACE confirms with the face. Tell us about your scenario through the contact form.
07 // Contact Us
Schedule a demonstration of the AreaFACE engine with our team.
Fill in the form with your operational profile and scenario. Our team replies to the email you provide to arrange the demonstration or discuss integration.
To make the most of the meeting, bring:
- The identification flow your operation already uses: login, document or credential.
- The point in the process where face confirmation would come in.
- Your team's technical and data protection questions.
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2. Contact & Scenario
PHASE 03
Protocol
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PHASE 01 OF 03 // PROFILE & INTERESTS
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Use this form to schedule a demonstration of the AreaFACE engine with our team or to request a proposal. There are three phases: you indicate your operational profile and the modules of interest, share your details and scenario, and our team replies to the email you provide.
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