Auto Ident

What is Auto Ident?

Auto Ident is a modern solution for fast and secure digital identity verification. This process enables your company to efficiently verify the identity of customers 24/7 without delay. Auto Ident is, as a result, consistently geared towards today's user behaviour. We provide a comprehensive explanation of Auto Ident, its importance, and the added value it offers.

Brief explanation: What is Auto Ident?

An auto-identification process is an innovative method for digital identity verification. It uses modern technologies such as biometric facial recognition, artificial intelligence (AI), OCR (optical character recognition), RFID, and QR codes to reliably verify individuals without any manual processes.

Auto Ident is deployed in scenarios where swift, reliable and expandable identity verification is essential, such as in the financial sector, digital platforms, insurance and e-commerce.
The Auto Ident process is based on the following steps:

Why is identity verification important?

As digitalisation increases, so does the threat of identity theft. According to a representative survey conducted by the opinion research institute YouGov on behalf of the Sicher Handeln initiative, one in ten Germans has already fallen victim to it, and this figure is rising, particularly among younger age groups.

Insecure authentication methods such as passwords are no longer sufficient. Auto-Ident offers an effective solution: AI-supported technologies make identity verification significantly more secure, faster, and more user-friendly. The combination of various verification mechanisms, from document recognition to biometric verification, protects against fraud and data misuse.

How does the Auto Ident process work?

At its core is a fully automated process:

OCR & document verification: Data from the ID document is captured, digitised and checked for authenticity – including comparison with security features and databases.
Biometric verification: A selfie or short video is recorded and compared with the ID photo or NFC chip.
Real-time verification: Using deep learning models, identity verification takes just a few seconds – without any manual input.
Fraud detection through AI: Intelligent algorithms detect suspicious patterns and proactively prevent identity theft.

6 advantages of Auto Ident

Auto-Ident combines user-friendliness, speed and the highest security standards. The most important advantages at a glance:

Fast processing: Identity verification is automated and takes just a few seconds – around the clock.
Higher conversion rate: A fast, smooth process leads to more successful onboarding and completions.
Fewer dropouts: The intuitive process reduces hurdles and ensures that customers do not leave the process prematurely.
Maximum security: Encryption, AI-based fraud detection and biometric checks guarantee maximum data security – GDPR-compliant and regulated.
Biometrics as a convenience factor: A selfie or fingerprint is all that is needed for verification – secure, fast and user-friendly.
Greater efficiency and trust: Lower abandonment rates, more completions and a secure user experience increase revenue and customer satisfaction.

Distinction: Auto-Ident vs. Robo-Ident

The terms 'Auto-Ident' and 'Robo-Ident' are often used interchangeably in the market – both describe automated processes for digital identity verification that do not require human interaction. Auto-Ident is derived from 'automatic', while Robo-Ident alludes to the use of robot-assisted or AI-controlled systems. In terms of function, both approaches have the same goal: to provide fast, secure, fully automated identification.

However, even though the terms are often used interchangeably, Auto-Ident is not always Auto-Ident, and Robo-Ident is not always Robo-Ident. This is because the specific design of the processes varies significantly depending on the provider. Differences exist in areas such as the degree of automation, user guidance, data protection issues and technical integration.

The following table shows the differences between the Auto-Ident process from PXL Vision and conventional Auto-Ident solutions.

Criterion	Auto-Ident from PXL Vision	Conventional auto-identification methods
Technological basis	AI, OCR, biometric verification, selfie video with passive liveness detection	AI, OCR, biometric verification, selfie video with active liveness detection
User interaction	Minimal: Selfie video with passive liveliness detection, simple user guidance	Higher: active selfie video, often with prompts to move
Integration & adjustment	Modular and individually configurable, white label capable	Standardised solution, limited customisation options
Application scenarios	Diverse industries, country-specific compliance requirements can be mapped	Mostly generic solution for standardised use cases
Data protection & compliance	Data is stored exclusively in Germany or Switzerland; no cooperation with large cloud service providers	Some data is stored outside the EU (and may therefore be subject to the US CLOUD Act).
Brand integration (Branding)	Fully customisable to match the look and feel of the company	Complete white labelling usually not possible

PXL Vision: Easily and securely implement Auto-Ident

PXL Vision provides a powerful digital identity and age verification solution that is flexible and can be used as a software as a service (SaaS) offering, on-premises or in a hybrid configuration. Verification takes less than 30 seconds and is carried out in two efficient steps.

ID scan with AI-based verification: Supports over 165 ID documents worldwide.
Passive liveness detection: A short selfie video verifies the person's identity without requiring any further interaction.

Our auto-identification system is web-based, so no additional app is required. With intuitive user guidance, white label options and comprehensive configurability, the solution can be tailored to your individual requirements. PXL Vision is synonymous with data protection, security and flexibility, making it ideal for companies looking to enhance their identity verification processes.

FAQ on Auto Ident Verfahren

How long does Auto Ident take?

Identity verification with Auto-Ident from PXL Vision takes place in real time – usually within a few seconds.

Is Auto Ident trustworthy?

Yes. Auto Ident uses biometric verification, AI models and the highest security standards for reliable identity verification.

How does online identification work?

First, the identity document is scanned and digitally validated. This is followed by a biometric comparison, usually by means of a selfie video. The verification process is fully automated.

What is the difference between Auto Ident and Robo-Ident?

Auto Ident and Robo-Ident basically refer to the same process: automated identity verification without human interaction, usually via selfie video and ID scan. The terms are used differently depending on the provider. However, more important than the name are the specific differences in technical implementation, data protection and user guidance – these can vary considerably depending on the provider.

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