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Skeletal Identification

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the what-about-uriah's-shoulder dept.

Bruce Schneier noted a story today over at his blog about a new Skeletal Identification System being developed at Wright State. Of course this is just another biometric detection system, but one that would be pretty tough to disguise.

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  1. Cool by jez9999 · · Score: 1, Funny

    This system could be a real boner for criminals.

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  2. Re:Hot. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...places adults may encouter children each year

    Stop thinking of the children already, you pervert!

  3. Re:Easy to fool... by chichilalescu · · Score: 2, Funny

    I see your point.
    This system where we combine fingerprinting with retinal scans and full body X-rays is not enough.

    I think we have a simple solution: brain measurements. I understand that brains have these wiggly lines on them (circumtelligently designed), and these are unique. So I propose we just put a neurosurgeon at each airport, to quickly check if your brain matches your passport.

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  4. Can't believe this hasn't been said by jeffmeden · · Score: 3, Funny

    Xrays and backscatters? Bruce Schneier needs none of these things to identify you by your skeleton. Bruce Schneier simply removes your skeleton from your body and gives it a once-over.

    (apologies to schneierfacts.com)