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HP Face Recognition Software: Your Face is Your Password

by Melissa_Zieger on ‎01-13-2012 08:42 AM - last edited on ‎03-01-2012 05:12 PM by Edelman

Think of all the passwords you have to remember on a daily basis. You have one to log on to your PC, one for your e-mail, one for your favorite social media site—and the list goes on. For many people, having a dozen different user names and passwords is normal. When you’re dealing with trying to recall all those log-ons, you’re bound to forget one or two.

 

We understand that you want convenience. That’s why we’ve developed a solution to help you simplify your digital lifestyle. Face Recognition is an innovative technology that allows you to log into your laptop, and all your important cloud services and websites, using a single sign-on. Because Face Recognition logs you into your websites using your most personal feature—your face— there’s no need to recall dozens of user names and passwords. It’s all done by simply sitting in front of the computer so the webcam can capture your image.

 

facial recognition.jpegFace Recognition works with your laptop’s webcam. Launch the setup Wizard for HP ProtectTools from the HP Advisor toolbar and select “Face Recognition.” You will now be guided through a brief enrollment, during which the software takes sample pictures of your face. If the lighting is too dark—for example, if you’re on an airplane—the software will brighten your screen, turning your display to all white in order to light up your face. It will then recapture your picture, and log you on. Once the software builds a complete portfolio, it will no longer ask for re-enrollment.

 

Once the software has captured a few images, you’re set to go. You can log in to your laptop, as well as your favorite sites using Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools. At most websites that require a password, a window pops up over your browser and gives you the option to log in using Face Recognition—quick and easy.

 

From your Windows® log-in to e-mail access, from online shopping websites to social networking sites, and even travel sites, all you have to do is look at your screen and you’re in. Thanks to Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, your face becomes your password.

Comments
by trudy on ‎08-08-2012 03:51 PM

How can I get this "face Recoginition for HP?

 

by Melissa_Zieger on ‎08-08-2012 05:38 PM

Hi Trudy,

 

HP Face Recognition is available on most HP business PCs. You can launch the setup Wizard for HP ProtectTools from the HP ProtectTools gadget on your desktop. 

by wdwormackdv7 on ‎08-10-2012 08:12 AM

Does anyone know if HP Face Recognition software can be purchased as a add-on application program?

I would certainly pay to buy it.  I could use it just to ease my attempts at logging in to HP.com alone!

by lgbama on ‎08-11-2012 07:17 AM

Do you have to have an HP computer to use this app? If not how do I get it?

by Melissa_Zieger on ‎08-11-2012 10:02 AM

Hello,

 

The HP Face Recognition is not available as an add-on application program. It is pre-loaded on HP business PCs.  

by sadhu_maheswar on ‎08-20-2012 09:18 PM

Can I HP Face Recognition on my Lenovo laptop?

by Melissa_Zieger on ‎08-20-2012 09:26 PM

Hello Sadhu,

 

HP Face Recognition is not available on other PCs - it is pre-loaded on HP business PCs.  

 

Thanks for your interest!

by paddler4x a month ago - last edited a month ago

I have an hp dv7-8143L, I bought it almost two years ago from Costco so it is still under 2-year Warranty.   It came with HPSimplePass (biometrics finger scan), which over time I have updated the software which is now by Authentec.  Problem is that often it does not work consistant enough across three browsers, IE, Firefox (this works the best but is used the least) and Chrome.  I've had many emails exchanges with Authentec Tech Support, performed updates, have done many uninstalls and reinstalls, and still it has not worked consistantly.  Many times I don't get the pop up "toolbar" prompting me to use HPSimplePass if I choose, but when I don't on sites that the browser has already been registered, I am promped after I login if I want HP SimplePass to remember login info.  Next time I visit the site, using the same browser, it does not work (mostly IE) but does with an other broswer.  Fingerscan device is built into the laptop case and the software is HP's and my laptop so it should be covered by HP.   

 

As an alternative, can I obtain HPProtect Toos so I could use face recognition instead since I have a built in Webcam with HP TRueVisioin HD? 

 

BTW, I have also had support tickets with HP Tech Support in the pass and had this escallated to level 2, solution was to uninstall, and reinstall with latest HP SimplePass.

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