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Posted on 05.12.08 by Mary Lou Seymour
“The supermarket chain Budgens has installed face recognition cameras in one of its stores to stop children buying alcohol and cigarettes. It is thought to be the first time a UK retailer has used the technology to identify underage customers. The scheme is being piloted at an unnamed branch of Budgens in London. If the system recognises someone who has previously been unable to prove they are 18, a signal alerts the cashier who will refuse to serve them. Facial recognition software makes a unique template of an individual’s features by taking measurements between key points on the face.” (05/12/08) Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7397454.stm Filed under: LAND News and RRND News | Report Bad Link Bookmark this post in Furl or Del.icio.us | |
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