Payment by facial recognition technology

Chinese technology company introduced payment method with face recognition with high accuracy.

China's Ant Financial launches its face recognition payment system at a fast food restaurant in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on September 1, according to CCTV.

Facial Recognition technology is called Laughing to pay the Chinese. (Video: CCTV).

The payment system using face recognition technology called "Laugh to pay" came into operation from 9:30 am at the KPRO store , allowing customers to pay for meals without cash, bank cards or equipment. mobile.

The 3D camera of the system is capable of capturing images to scan customer faces that have been linked to the respective Alipay account. Users with dark or light makeup can change their hairstyle in the front of the scanner to identify and execute the transaction.

"This payment method represents the next generation of payment technology. We are paying by cash, bank card and mobile phone, but in the future, people will not need to pay for anything. " Said Chen Jidong, technology manager.

Users with dark, light makeup or hair style changes, the system can still recognize.

Intelligent algorithms, artificial intelligence technology combined with a repository of information ensure that the system does not identify the wrong person, and also the fake photo, video and software.

"In the future, I can pay for the meal by sweeping my face." I think it would be great, " said one customer.