Twins develop 3D face scan

jake on 2003.03.11
at 07:36 pm

Israeli twins Michael and Alex Bronstein have developed a three-dimensional scanning system that can even tell the difference between them.

The technology scans and maps the human face as a three-dimensional surface, providing a far more accurate reference for identifying a person than current systems, most of which rely on two-dimensional images, Kimmel said.

This has applications relevent to security at airports and the like. But it can still be fooled by things like shaving or growing a beard. Perhaps if it is looking for someone in particular, they could lower the variables for a match. Bring a close match off for questioning, and further examination.

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