Facial recognition: a booming technology

Facial recognition is one of the numerous applications of image sensors, which uses images of people captured by video cameras, websites and existing photographs. It has made tremendous improvements over the past years, and its market is expected to grow with the increased demand for the technology involved in payments, social media, targeted advertising, healthcare and enhanced surveillance techniques. As a key provider of high-purity gases for the electronics industry, Air Liquide contributes to this high potential market.