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Computers in Oregon can't forget a face
OREGON'S DRIVER and Motor Vehicle Services Division is installing new computers to compare a new driver's licence photo with an old image.
Apparently staff at the Division were worried that it was a doddle for criminals to get fake ID's because no one looks like their driver's licence snap.
Oregon DMV spokesman David House said using Digimarc, it is possible to properly review all licence application photos.
The software scans the phone and compares different parts of the face with millions of others in its database. This means that if one person already has a licence then the software will spot it.
If there is a question, DMV workers sit down with the photo and all the potential matches and decide whether or not to question the application.
The new computers are scheduled to be installed throughout Oregon by the end of November and will mean that it will cost an extra $1.50 to process the application. ยต
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It can scan a persons phone from there photo? Now that's f***king clever.
recognises your face by scanning your phone!

"The software scans the phone and compares different parts of the face with millions of others in its database"

phone == photo?
Connecticut is using a similar system.

My first license photo was taken when I still had hair and without my glasses on. By the time a new one was required, I'd started going bald, the lenses and cameras in use had changed (part of the upgrade to the 'new system,' I'm sure) and DMV didn't ask me to remove my glasses.

Of course, as seemed to be happening for two out of three people in line, it failed to match, and, as seemed to be happening for two out of three people in line, I had to wait 10-15 minutes while someone with authority approved the override.

But had I not offered, they would've forgotten to collect my expired license (as required), which could've been passed on to someone else. Oops!

(Of course, a database would allow law enforcement to determine an expired license was renewed and should be suspect if found in the wild... No idea if such abilities exist.)