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UK Bargain Booze stores expanding age estimation technology
July 6, 2022
Bestway Retail will extend the use of age estimation technology in a number of its U.K. Bargain Booze stores following a trial with Innovative Technology Ltd., a provider of age verification, facial recognition and face covering detection technologies, according to a press release.
The MyCheckr anonymous age estimation technology is aimed at protecting children from harm in the retail sale of alcohol products.
A green LED above the screen indicates that no age check is required, while a red light shows when an age check is recommended.
"The technology is helping to boost staff 's confidence when asking customers for ID and of course anything that ensures we protect children is paramount to us as a responsible business," Clive Binks, head of corporate stores at Bestway Retail, said in the release.
"Since the trial began, we have been busy developing MyCheckr — anonymous age estimation powered by ICU Lite to give an all-in-one, standalone device that retailers can simply plug in to help cashiers with age check decisions," Andrew O'Brien, ITL product manager, said in the release.
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