Summary
HTX’s Biometrics & Profiling Centre of Expertise won the Merit Award at STE IC 2024 for two innovative projects aimed at improving immigration procedures. Project eXtramural features a self-enrolment kiosk for biometric data collection, while Project eXorbital introduces a mobile identification process. Both innovations highlight HTX’s commitment to technological advancement in public services.
HTX’s Biometrics & Profiling Centre of Expertise (B&P CoE) received a Merit Award at the Science, Technology, and Engineering Innovation Challenge (STE IC) 2024 on August 28, 2024, for two groundbreaking biometrics innovations aimed at enhancing immigration processes in Singapore. The projects, which focus on next-generation biometric capabilities, showcase the commitment of HTX to innovate within the public sector. The first innovation, Project eXtramural, entails the development of a Biometrics Self-Enrolment Kiosk that allows users to enroll their biometric data—such as rolled fingerprints, facial features, and irises—through automated self-service stations with minimal human oversight, thereby significantly reducing enrollment and wait times. The second project, eXorbital, introduces a new paradigm in identification through a “Walk-Look-Clear” biometric identification process. With its Identification On The Move (IOTM) prototype, the B&P CoE team enables the capture of biometric features while a person is in motion. In accepting the award from Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing, B&P CoE’s Deputy Director (Biometrics) Melvin Low emphasized the importance of innovation stating, “This award is a testament of B&P CoE’s commitment to innovation. The journey of exploration was not easy but definitely very fulfilling. The team will continue to innovate game-changing technological solutions that keep Singapore safe and secure.” The STE IC, organized by the Public Sector Science & Technology Policy and Plans Office (S&TPPO), aims to promote innovative practices in Singapore’s public sector, providing a platform for showcasing forward-thinking projects that advance technology and improve public services.
The Science, Technology, and Engineering Innovation Challenge (STE IC) is a competition dedicated to promoting innovation in Singapore’s public sector. The event focuses on fostering advancements in science, technology, and engineering fields, inviting participants to present projects that address government needs and enhance national security and efficiency. The HTX team’s projects were specifically designed to improve immigration processes, a critical area of public service in Singapore, leveraging the latest in biometric technology to streamline user experience and maintain high security standards.
In conclusion, HTX’s recognition at the STE IC 2024 reflects its dedication to advancing biometric technology within Singapore’s public sector. The two award-winning projects, focusing on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency in immigration processes, exemplify the potential of innovative technological solutions in ensuring safety and security for the nation. Continuing down this path, HTX aims to remain at the forefront of biometrics innovation, contributing significantly to the public service landscape.
Original Source: www.htx.gov.sg
