Knowledge Base

Installation

Main Topics

• System requirements
• Software license key or hardware key
• The steps to install FaceReader
• Upgrade to FaceReader 10
• FaceReader trial version
• Camera and accessories

System Requirements

Operating System

FaceReader has been thoroughly tested using a US English version of Windows 11 (64 bit Professional edition).

To check which version you have, type System information in the App window. Note the information in the OS Name, Version, and System Type fields.

Language Support

Like any software package, it remains possible that minor differences in the operating systems of certain local language versions may affect how well the program runs. If you encounter a problem of this sort, please contact Noldus Technical Support.

Computer

If you order a complete solution from Noldus Information Technology, you will obtain a Dell Precision™ T3680 Workstation (or its successor), or a Dell Precision™ 3591 mobile workstation (or its successor) with the FaceReader software installed and ready to use.

Technical Specifications Dell Precision T3680

• Processor: Intel Core i7 14700
• Internal memory: 32 GB or more
• Hard disk: 1 TB
• Graphics card: 8 GB NVIDIA Quadro T1000 or better

Technical Specifications Dell Precision 3591 Mobile Workstation

• Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
• Memory: 16 GB
• 1st Hard-disk: M.2 512 GB PCIe
• Graphics card: RTX 1000 Ada

Other Computers

If you choose to order a PC from another supplier, you can use the above specifications as a guideline.

We recommend that you use a professional workstation. It is possible to buy consumer-range computers with a high processor speed and plenty of memory, but in order to remain competitive regarding price, the manufacturers often economize on the underlying system architecture. That means those computers are suitable for home use, but not for running professional scientific software. You should select a computer which is intended for professional use or labeled by the manufacturer as a workstation. We, therefore, recommend to use the specifications of the Dell Precision 3591 mobile workstation that are mentioned above if you prefer to use FaceReader on a notebook.

A CPU with AVX is required when using the Consumption Behavior Module.

Camera

Supported Cameras

We tested FaceReader with the following cameras:

• Logitech BRIO (USB3)
• Microsoft LifeCam Studio (USB2)
• Axis M1065-L (IP-camera)
• Logitech C920, C922, C925e, C930e

See also Camera and Accessories

The Logitech BRIO is not suitable for measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Use a Logitech C920, C922, C925e or C930e with the Vital Signs module.

Internet Connection

If you are using an IP camera, you need a fast Internet connection for this set-up to work.

Source: FaceReader 10 Reference Manual (Help), Noldus Information Technology