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3D Face Cameras

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-always-knew-they-were-going-to-steal-my-face dept.

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."

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  1. Maybe it's just me by DanielMarkham · · Score: 5, Funny
    FTA
    "simultaneous acquisition of accurate three-dimensional and two-dimensional human faces."

    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!

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    1. Re:Maybe it's just me by gardyloo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Unless they turn sideways.

  2. The first and biggest consumer will be... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    The industry that always takes the forefront in technological innovation will be all over this one too.

    Yes, I mean porn.

  3. MIL cam by 0110011001110101 · · Score: 5, Funny
    Do you suppose this could detect my mother-in-law walking up the steps???

    just in case *ahem* I want to have a nice cup of tea waiting for her.....

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  4. Why only 2D and 3D? by ash*embers · · Score: 4, Funny

    I know a lot of one dimensional people. Would this take pictures of them too?

  5. Abuse? To say the least by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny
    "I think this may really have potential for abuse"

    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.

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