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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
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    "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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  2. Thats all well and good by mfloy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The real problem with this type of work is when software is used to match mugshots to actual pictures and video. Even leading researchers are still having a very difficult time doing this. I think the government should be focusing more on advancing the work of these researchers than on gathering more data.

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  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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