MBIS – Face Expert and tattoo identification

Advanced facial and tattoo identification for faster, smarter investigations

MBIS - Face Expert and tattoo identification

Face Expert, part of IDEMIA Public Security’s MultiBiometric Identification System (MBIS), is a powerful facial identification application designed to assist forensic face examiners, investigators, and analysts in solving crimes faster.

This web-based solution enables the extraction of facial and tattoo images from photos and videos, supporting multiple formats including WEBM, .WMV, .AVI, and .MOV. Seamless integration with mugshot and tattoo databases delivers valuable investigative leads through high-tech biometric matching and forensic tools.

Built on decades of biometric innovation and field expertise, Face Expert offers an intuitive interface with NIST #1-ranked accuracy (2023), ensuring both ease of use and top-tier performance. Scalable and robust, it enhances every stage of the investigative process, from suspect identification to case resolution.

Key Tools & Capabilities

  • Biometric matching: Fast and accurate face and tattoo recognition
  • Forensic image evaluation: Pose correction, brightness, contrast, gamma, and noise reduction
  • Case management: Track, document, and manage investigations efficiently
  • Reverse search: Link new bookings to cold cases
  • Descriptor filtering: Search using facial descriptors alone
  • Line-up and match reports: Generate detailed reports for court or witness protection

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  • User-friendly

    Intuitive interface built with investigators in mind, drawing on 50+ years of biometric expertise.

  • Fast and accurate

    Powered by top-ranked algorithms for high-stakes, time-sensitive cases.

  • Flexible

    Supports multiple formats for seamless analysis of diverse evidence sources.

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IDEMIA Public Security’s AI-driven biometric solutions for law enforcement

Adopting cutting edge biometric technology is key to the ability of law enforcement to counter all types of transnational crime. I am confident that IDEMIA’s upgraded multibiometric system will allow INTERPOL to further support our member countries in their essential mission to safeguard their borders and communities.

Cyril Gout, Director, Operational Support and Analysis at INTERPOL
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Biometrics refer to all processes used to recognize, authenticate and identify persons based on certain physical or behavioral characteristics. IDEMIA has more than 40 years of biometric expertise, constantly innovating to meet the requirements of governments and critical infrastructures.

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