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Lie-detector glasses offer peek at future of security
By R. Colin Johnson
EE Times
January 16, 2004 (2:05 p.m. ET)
Portland, Ore. — It may not be long before you hear airport security screeners ask, "Do you plan on hijacking this plane?" A U.S. company using technology developed in Israel is pitching a lie detector small enough to fit in the eyeglasses of law enforcement officers, and its inventors say it can tell whether a passenger is a terrorist by analyzing his answer to that simple question in real-time.
The technology, developed by mathematician Amir Lieberman at Nemesysco in Zuran, Israel, for military, insurance claim and law enforcement use, is being repackaged and retargeted for personal and corporate applications by V Entertainment (New York).[continued]
Lie-detector glasses use advanced technology such as eye-tracking, pupil dilation, and body temperature sensors to detect changes in a person's physiological responses while they are being questioned. These changes can indicate when a person is lying or being deceptive.
While lie-detector glasses have shown promising results in detecting deception, they are not 100% accurate. Factors such as environmental conditions, individual differences, and the ability to manipulate physiological responses can affect the accuracy of the results.
As with any technology, it is possible for individuals to find ways to deceive or manipulate lie-detector glasses. For example, someone can intentionally control their physiological responses or wear contact lenses to alter their eye movements. However, researchers are constantly working to improve the technology and make it more difficult to deceive.
Lie-detector glasses have the potential to be used in security settings, such as airports or government facilities, to screen individuals for potential threats. By detecting deception, these glasses can help identify individuals who may be withholding information or planning to commit a crime.
As with any technology that collects personal data, there are privacy concerns with lie-detector glasses. The use of this technology raises questions about consent, data storage, and potential misuse of the collected information. It is important for regulations and ethical guidelines to be in place to address these concerns.