Method and apparatus for multifactor authentication and authorization

A method for multifactor authentication and authorization, the method comprising:

• receiving a video stream of an individual carrying a badge needing access to a controlled site;
• performing, by comparing with identity data in a database, a first level authentication on a detected face determined to be a live human face;
• performing, by comparing with the identity data in a database, a second level authentication on a detected face determined from the badge;
• performing a third level authentication on character recognized text from the badge;
• performing a fourth level authentication using outputs from the second level authentication and the third level authentication;
• performing a fifth level authentication using outputs from the first level authentication and the fourth level authentication;
• and
• granting access to the individual upon passing of the fifth level authentication.

A multifactor authentication and authorization system comprising:

• an access device proximate a restricted access area, the access device including at least a video camera;
• a database configured to store identities;
• and
• an access controller connected to the access device and the database, the access controller configured to:
• receive a video stream from the access device;
• detect a first face associated with a person and a second face associated with a badge carried by the person;
• match the first face with a first identity from the database when the first face is a live human face;
• match the second face with a second identity from the database;
• match a character recognized name from the badge with the second identity;
• match the first identity with the second identity when the character recognized name matches the second identity;
• check access rights for a matched identity;
• and
• grant access when the person has access rights to access the restricted access area.