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3D Face Cameras
newsblaze writes "Now there is a fast, inexpensive device for simultaneous acquisition of accurate three-dimensional and two-dimensional human faces. It will allow law enforcement and security agencies to capture both types of mug shots in seconds as a single snapshot and provides incredible accuracy in correctly mapping the individual being booked in 3D."
I'll have to make sure I am bloated... that way they won't be able to identify me when I am not!
Maybe it's just me, but I would think that people with 2-Dimensional faces would be easy to spot. Look! Over there! The guy without the nose!
Spiderman Joining Microsoft? It's on the web!
Reminds me that I really need to wear that Darth Vader mask in public a lot more.
Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
The industry that always takes the forefront in technological innovation will be all over this one too.
Yes, I mean porn.
just in case *ahem* I want to have a nice cup of tea waiting for her.....
Don't anthropomorphize computers: they hate that.
From the article :
Mr. Duron adds, "At BlueBear Network, we are dedicated to helping law enforcement keep our neighborhoods safe by providing the best biometric identification and information sharing technology available in a way that is easily deployed, totally integrated to existing systems and affordable for all police services from small detachments to large metropolitan police forces."
Yup, I hear you. And how is this device supposed to help identify muggers hiding behind, say, an old-fashioned hood ? You know, like in those '80s movies, where muggers were real muggers and were easily recognized by their black hoods and mean attitude ? (besides, a good hood keeps you warm in winter).
Though I suppose hooded people may now be sued in the US under the DMCA... "biometric information concealing using a hood -> they must have reverse engineered our devices !!"
Karma cannot be described by words alone.
I know a lot of one dimensional people. Would this take pictures of them too?
To say the least! The article mentioned "acquisition of accurate three-dimensional and two-dimensional human faces". It did not say photographs or images or any sort of virtual recreation. This thing must rip the face off your skull. That's gotta hurt.
Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
I lost my face in an unforunate smelting accident!
Lots of ugly thieves getting face lifts and nose jobs.
That should at least be good for the economy! And heck, who wouldn't want to get mugged by a handsome thief with a pretty face and straight nose? Oh and lets not forget to fix those teeth too, and lose about 20 pounds!
To the making of books there is no end, so let's get started
I wanted to see some pictures. Oh well I guess I'll just take the article for "face" value.
Ba-dum-bum.
Thanks, I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your servers.
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This system should be implemented in England ASAP. Now that we know which country is the real harbor for terrorists, we must accumulate as much data as possible about those freedom-hating evil-doers. It will make our task of "draining the swamp" as simple as restoring order to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oops! A crack in the floor!
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"Outlook not so good." That magic 8-ball knows everything! I'll ask about Exchange Server next.
With that kind of database the children would be safe! Think of the children!
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Don't listen to that man, he's obviously line!
Chicken Mind Reading Study Concludes
.... who immediatly thought of the old "Sit on the Photocopier" trick?
Even better, only now it will be in 3D!
Which one of these buttons calls your parents to pick you up?
Lasers Controlled Games!
OK, that was just plane mean.
Raise your children as if you were teaching them to raise your grandchildren, because you are.
That reminds me. I want to get one myself. First, I'll shut off my Dell iMac, then I'll hop in my Chevrolet Taurus, and see if my local Target Wal-mart has one. Once I get it, I'll post a few GIF JPG's.
Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.