US Facial Recognition Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 14.30 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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US Facial Recognition Market Analysis
The United States Facial Recognition Market is expected to reach a CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period (2021 - 2026). The United States is expected to hold a prominent share in the facial recognition market owing to lucrative opportunities in the region, exhibiting a massive demand for facial recognition technology for homeland security and criminal investigation.
- Government initiatives are expected to contribute to the double-digit growth of such technologies. For instance, the US government has plans to reshape airport security through facial recognition, to register and identify the visitors. Additionally, several North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) member banks have mandated the use of facial and voice recognition technologies for online identity verification. Companies have also been collaborating with federal governments to implement the technology for their surveillance and identity management.
- Apart from the government, United States companies are also taking advantage of this facial recognition technology. For instance, IntelliVision launched a new version of its facial recognition technology as a cloud service. Face recognition as a Service (FRaaS) offers to match in less than a second and provides analytical capacity when on-camera processing is not enough. Such developments are increasing the applicability of facial recognition in complex business scenarios, thus contributing to the growth of the market.
- As a mass solution, facial recognition is yet to gain increased market penetration, as it has been facing intense competition from fingerprint recognition, voice and Speech recognition, and numerous forms of eye recognition. Enterprises in the market are investing in companies that are operating in the facial recognition space for gaining access to the market. For example, Fico acquired EZCOM and launched new biometric identity solutions to offer better digital security to its customers. Over the coming years, such developments are expected to increase even further.
- The coronavirus pandemic is creating a lucrative market for facial recognition manufacturers. But privacy issues are expected to hinder the growth of the market. Facial recognition technology is being adopted in the United States as a way to track the virus' spread. Also, facial recognition is used as a alternative solution to biometric identification to curb the spread of the virus. For instance, recently, the New York Police Department restrained the use of fingerprint ID entry security procedure by employees. Such developments creating demand for facial recognition companies to step in and market their services as identification alternatives. As a result, facial-recognition companies are focusing on customizing their solutions so that they are better equipped to track citizens who may test positive for coronavirus.
US Facial Recognition Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the US Facial Recognition Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand for Surveillance Systems to Enhance Safety and Security
- The demand for surveillance as part of access control is on the rise in the private sector, the level of authentication offered by facial recognition in the space is driving the demand. Enterprises are using technology as a means to ensure only authorized individuals get into facilities such as bank vaults, training centers, board rooms, server rooms, and other sensitive locations.
- Moreover, the most significant facial recognition surveillance system in the region is operated by the FBI. The FBI’s ID system maintains a facial recognition database with images of more than 117 million Americans. The FBI conducts, on average, 4,055 searches every month to identify individuals with facial recognition systems. The US Customs and Border Protection is using a facial recognition system to identify and stop criminals and terrorists at the border. Its new facial comparison biometric system looks at the traveler and compares them to the passport photo.
- In recent times, face recognition has been improved with the use of matching algorithms and neural networks to help in preventing criminal and terrorist activities. For instance, Virginia Beach was recently awarded a grant that will allow cameras to be installed to capture potential criminals and to find missing children, as well as Tampa, Florida is currently making the use of face recognition systems in its popular tourist areas, such as parks and airport arena for security purposes.
- However, the privacy debate around facial recognition is hindering the market growth. In March 2020, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) because of its use of facial recognition technology at airports. Similarly, California, in September, passed a bill to ban the use of facial recognition-equipped cameras by law enforcement.
Healthcare is Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- Facial recognition is slowly gaining momentum in the Healthcare industry, primarily due to the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that has widened its application across a host of use-cases such as hospital traffic pattern analysis, securing hospital facilities, and recognizing patient fraud, among others.
- The benefits of facial recognition are spreading quickly in the healthcare industry. The technology has the potential to replace passwords or devices to enable quick access to medical records. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has carried out a new study which strengthened the hypothesis about the effectiveness of AiCure‘s medication adherence solution.
- The technology uses a form of artificial intelligence for facial recognition, to keep track of patients taking correct medication intake, according to a report by Med City News. The findings published in Stroke, a medical journal, were based on a 12-week randomized controlled trial.
- Moreover, the spread of Coronavirus has increased the growth of face recognition in the healthcare industry. Vendors in the region are adopting partnerships to cater to the suddenly spiked demand and provide customized solutions and services. For instance, TensorMark has joined hands with health system University Hospitals to offer solutions with AI and biometric facial recognition technology to ease the process of returning to work amid COVID-19.
US Facial Recognition Industry Overview
The United States facial recognition market currently houses numerous small vendors and few prominent market players that offer the solution; owing to this, the market is moderately fragmented and observing the significant level of competition in terms of investments and M&A activities. Over the coming years, the competition in the market is expected to intensify even further as substantial vendors in the market look towards M&As.
- January 2020 - FaceFirst, the leading U.S. computer vision company, announced that its SDK (Software Development Kit) will now be available, enabling developers of security and identity verification products to incorporate advanced facial recognition and other video analytics into their solutions with just a few lines of code.
- November 2019 - NEC Corporation announced the conclusion of a global cybersecurity agreement with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). This alliance will replace an existing contract that was formed in 2014. The combination of INTERPOL's international network with NEC's cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions will help the investigation and analysis of complex and sophisticated crime at the international level. This partnership with an international body will help the company to create more opportunities for facial recognition solutions as well.
US Facial Recognition Market Leaders
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Panasonic Corporation
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NEC Corporation
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Aware Inc.
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Gemalto NV (Thales Group)
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Cognitec Systems GmbH
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
US Facial Recognition Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
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1.2 Scope of the Study
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Market Overview
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4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
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4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
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4.3.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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4.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
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4.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Facial Recognition Industry
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4.5 Technology Innovations & Patent Landscape
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4.6 Market Drivers
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4.6.1 Increasing Demand for Surveillance Systems to Enhance Safety and Security
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4.6.2 Increasing Adoption of Facial Recognition in Consumer Electronics
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4.7 Market Restraints
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4.7.1 Privacy Concerns and Controversial Claims From Research Institutes and Customers
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Technology
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5.1.1 3D Facial Recognition
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5.1.2 2D Facial Recognition
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5.1.3 Facial Analytics
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5.2 End User
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5.2.1 Security and Law Enforcement
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5.2.2 Healthcare
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5.2.3 Retail
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5.2.4 Other End Users
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6. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
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6.1 Company Profiles*
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6.1.1 Panasonic Corporation
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6.1.2 Gemalto NV (Thales Group)
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6.1.3 NEC Corporation
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6.1.4 Cognitec Systems GmbH
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6.1.5 Aware Inc.
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6.1.6 Clearview AI Inc.
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6.1.7 Animetrics Inc.
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6.1.8 Ayonix Corporation
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6.1.9 Face First Inc.
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6.1.10 Idemia France SAS
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6.1.11 Daon Inc.
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6.1.12 BioID Inc.
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6.1.13 Veritone Inc.
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7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
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8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
US Facial Recognition Industry Segmentation
Facial recognition is the process of verifying the identity of an individual using feature recognition. It captures the features, analyzes them, and compares patterns based on the person's facial details. The report provides a detailed analysis of technologies such as 3D Facial Recognition, 2D Facial Recognition , and Facial Analytics in various end-user industries.
| Technology | |
| 3D Facial Recognition | |
| 2D Facial Recognition | |
| Facial Analytics |
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| Security and Law Enforcement | |
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| Other End Users |
US Facial Recognition Market Research FAQs
What is the current United States Facial Recognition Market size?
The United States Facial Recognition Market is projected to register a CAGR of 14.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in United States Facial Recognition Market?
Panasonic Corporation, NEC Corporation, Aware Inc., Gemalto NV (Thales Group) and Cognitec Systems GmbH are the major companies operating in the United States Facial Recognition Market.
What years does this United States Facial Recognition Market cover?
The report covers the United States Facial Recognition Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United States Facial Recognition Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
US Facial Recognition System Industry Report
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