Accurate Biometric Needed For Screening Airport Security
In light of the recent attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day, airport security is once again a hot topic. After a Nigerian passenger attempted to detonate an explosive on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, MI, questions are being asked as to how he was able to get past security with a bomb stashed in his underpants. A USA Today article announced that the Netherlands, in response to the nearly catastrophic event, will now require all passengers traveling to the U.S. to walk through a full body scanner that is able to view underneath clothing. This news, in combination with the previous Eye Tracking Update articles on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST), is evidence that we will be seeing an increasing presence of biometric scanning technology used for security. There is research using physiological detection systems like pupil tracking devices and heart and respiratory monitors to determine if terrorist intent can be detected by eye movement, pupil size or changes in breathing and heart rate. This will be an opportunity for advancement in pupil-tracking technology that can be integrated or combined with other biometric devices to stop terrorist acts before they happen.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if they discover some alternative to our current airline security procedure? I would certainly prefer to quickly pass through a scanner that could tell by my eyes and heart beat that I’m not dangerous. Anything would be better than having to disrobe after standing in line for a half hour only to have to wait for them to pat down and wand the little old lady who forgot to take the change out of her pocket. There are concerns about invasion of privacy with these new systems, but could it be worse than having to walk barefoot right behind the guy with ogre feet ahead of you? Advocates for these security systems insist that none of the biometric data registered is saved nor is it linked to your identity. I think we will see an increasing presence of eye-tracking technology as it relates to security as the push for more effective and accurate screening techniques continues.
Dutch to use full body scanners for U.S. flights
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