AI-powered biometric identity for head-mounted devices

The eye is the key.

Cernovis binds the wearer's iris signature to a secure device credential inside VR and AR headsets — so authentication, payments and licensed content are tied to the person actually wearing the device, and verified continuously while they do.

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United Kingdom
GB2596929B · Granted
United States
US 18/015,012 · Active
European Patent Office
EP 21742471.2 · Active
Cited downstream by
Apple · Qualcomm · HTC

How it works

Two factors. One wearer. Verified for the whole session.

A patented two-factor identity system: the wearer's eye signature, bound to a secure credential in the headset itself. Identity is checked when the headset goes on — and re-checked continuously while it stays on.

01

Bind

At purchase or enrolment, the user's verified identity is bound to their biometric signature and the device credential.

02

Verify

On donning the headset, a compact AI model running locally matches the eye signature to the credential holder before any session begins — biometric data never leaves the device.

03

Hold

Identity is re-verified throughout the session. If the headset comes off or the wearer changes, access ends instantly.

First market

Virtual Theatre: the headset is the licence.

New-release films, at home, in a private VR auditorium. One verified viewer per ticket — premium home release without opening the door to piracy.

  • 1:1 wearer bindingThe stream is bound to the live eye signature of the wearer — not a username or password that can be shared.
  • No external captureContent renders inside the headset optics. There is no screen and no HDMI feed for camcorder piracy.
  • Continuous re-authenticationThe session ends the moment the verified wearer leaves. A different wearer halts playback instantly.

Beyond the theatre

One identity stack, many verified worlds.

Wherever it matters who is inside the headset, the same patented, AI-powered stack applies.

PaymentsVerified in-headset checkout without passwords or PINs.
Defence & secure opsClearance-bound access to immersive briefings and simulations.
HealthcarePractitioner-verified access to records and remote procedures.
Enterprise XRLicensed software and training tied to the actual user.

For investors

Seed round open.

Cernovis Ltd is raising a £2.5M seed round to complete the Virtual Theatre proof of concept, sign a launch studio partner and run a closed pilot on a custom-built headset.

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