Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Eye scanners go on trial at Manchester Airport check-in

Passengers jetting away on holiday from Manchester Airport will have their eyes scanned at check-in as part of a new trial.

The hi-tech machines, which can recognise an individual's iris as they walk around, will be installed at the airport at check-in during the government-backed pilot.

The technology has the potential to overhaul security and customs, with airport bosses hoping it could help in the fight against terrorism.

The Biometrics system undergoes testing at Manchester Airport.

The biometrics system undergoes testing at Manchester Airport. It is able to identify people as they move from their irises

Passengers who agree to take part will have their iris scanned at check in and it will then be used to identify them as they enter the security search area when it is scanned again...

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