Facial Recognition For Driving Licences

With new technology being developed daily, its nocause the same person to be mismatched when
wonder that authorities are coming up with a device tocomparing.
stop banned drivers getting licences under assumedThe device will also help to combat the ever increasing
names. This is already being demonstrated in Australia,dilemma of identity fraud.  Some human rights
where when drivers apply for licences, they have theircampaigners are againstthe idea of photo Ids, as they
picture taken, and three vital notes are made.  Thefeel it is infringing on our human rights, but this could
device measures three distances; the space betweensave our country millions on fraud ion a yearly basis.
the eyes, nose and mouth.  This doesn't have muchPicture the scene, you are having dinner one night and
effect ion the licence itself, but when the image is runthe police turn up to accuse you of your participation in
through the database, it will check to see if someonea car accident. They have got our information through
already exists with these measurements, and maketheir database, as the car is registered, and the Car
sure it is not the same person, applying on a fraudulentInsurance purchased under your name, someone has
basis.  The technology does however require thatfraudulently set up these accounts and is using your
you do not smile when the image is being saved.identity.  With the implementation of new technology,
According to the creators, a smile adds a muchthis horrible occurrence which goes on daily could be
greater distance to these measurements, and candramatically reduced. Sounds worth a try..