Human Recognition Systems in situ at Newcastle Airport

07 Feb 10

Biometric and identity management system consultancy Human Recognition Systems has won a contract at Newcastle International Airport to deliver MFlow, an automated exit lane system for managing passenger flow.

By Brian Sims

The scheme will monitor the exit routes from the international and domestic baggage collection areas, significantly enhancing service, security and efficiency at the airport which was used by more than five million people last year.

The new system will increase throughput and improve reliability while mitigating reliance on security officers.

MFlow combines human behavioural analysis technology with ‘smart surveillance’ CCTV and system-controlled doors to manage passenger flow and identify people either moving in the wrong direction or standing still in the vicinity of exit lanes.

The technology also identifies and alerts security staff to unattended objects, and any objects being passed from landside to airside.

Improving security, streamlining processes

Jim Slevin, business development consultant at Human Recognition Systems, told SMT Online: “We’ve been working with the aviation industry for the last five years to understand how biometrics and video analytics can improve security, streamline processes and enhance passenger experience.”

MFlow Exit Lanes is the latest complete solution designed and deployed by Human Recognition Systems to meet and exceed EU and Department for Transport airport security regulations.

“The MFlow Exit Lanes have been designed and delivered to customers to provide return on investment which can be measured in months,” concluded Slevin.

Human Recognition Systems Limited boasts particular expertise in human behavioural analytics. Established in 2002 by entrepreneur Neil Norman, the company quickly established itself as a prominent player in developing multi-biometric, smart surveillance and identity management solutions for (among others) Manchester Airport, Next, BNFL and WH Smith.

The business offers consultancy services within a number of verticalo sectors including Government, healthcare, defence, finance, construction, retail, hospitality and aviation.