Ant International, through partnerships with smart glasses producers, has integrated iris authentication into Alipay+ GlassPay, its augmented reality (AR) glasses-based payment solution.

Following this integration, Alipay+ GlassPay now offers a multi-modal biometric verification system that includes advanced AI voice interfaces equipped with intent recognition and voiceprint authentication. This feature was successfully tested on AlipayHK before being expanded for use globally, offering merchants and service providers more secure and efficient payment experiences via AR.

Xiaomi and Meizu, known smart glasses manufacturers, are the first partners of Ant International to implement diverse payment functions on their devices through this technology across the globe.

Enhanced Security with Multimodal Authentication for AR Commerce

Smart glasses are rapidly becoming key tools in interactive commerce, blending physical and digital worlds by enabling instant try-ons, immersive shopping experiences, and streamlined checkouts. The adoption of iris authentication has surged due to its superior security features, including a higher number of unique biometric points compared to facial or fingerprint scans, making it more resistant to fraudulent attempts.

The iris authentication feature in Alipay+ GlassPay will validate over 260 distinct biometric points for each user. It combines AI and advanced liveness detection technology to thwart any spoofing tactics like photos, videos, or 3D masks. By harnessing optimized imaging algorithms, the system ensures secure verification under various lighting conditions with a quick glance, providing contactless security.

This solution includes an end-to-end security framework for digital wallets and applications, featuring personalized encryption keys to protect user data. Compliance across different markets is ensured through collaboration among device manufacturers, digital service providers, and technology companies in adherence to local laws and regulations.

Ant’s gPass powers the multifaceted security structure of Alipay+ GlassPay, enabling glass manufacturers and developers to create secure AI-based services and explore new application scenarios for these devices, ultimately enhancing their consumer utility.

Building on AR-integrated payments, Ant International plans to introduce enhanced Alipay+ GlassPay solutions to manufacturers, service providers, and developers in the Asia-Pacific region.