Minority Report is on the way - The Firearms Forum

45nut · 10-12-2011, 10:14 AM

article here

By Nick Allen, Los Angeles

5:52PM BST 10 Oct 2011

Using cameras and sensors the "pre-crime" system measures and tracks changes in a person's body movements, the pitch of their voice and the rhythm of their speech.

It also monitors breathing patterns, eye movements, blink rate and alterations in body heat, which are used to assess an individual's likelihood to commit a crime.

The Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST) programme is already being tested on a group of government employees who volunteered to act as guinea pigs.

The first test was carried out at an undisclosed location in the north-eastern United States.

According to the Department of Homeland Security it was not at an airport, but was at a "large venue that is a suitable substitute for an operational setting".

Ultimately, the system could be used not only at airports but at border crossings and any large scale public events like sports matches or political conventions.

However, civil liberties groups have called it a "pseudo technological approach" and raised privacy concerns.

In the 2002 Hollywood blockbuster Minority Report, Tom Cruise plays a police officer in a specialised "PreCrime" department.

Psychics are used to give detectives foreknowledge of someone's criminal intentions.

The FAST system is instead based on equipment including infrared cameras and pressure pads to detect fidgeting.

Details of the system were obtained through freedom of information laws by the Electronic Privacy Information Centre (Epic) based in Washington DC.

A document they obtained said that "sensors will non-intrusively collect video images, audio recordings, and psychophysiological measurements".

Ginger McCall, a lawyer for the non-profit group, told CBS News: "If it were deployed against the public, it would be very problematic.

"They should do a privacy impact assessment. Especially if they're going to be rolling this out at the airport."

Department of Homeland Security spokesman Peter Boogaard told the technology website CNET that "preliminary research" had been carried out to see if the technology could detect signs of stress, which can be associated with intent to do harm.

According to the documents obtained by Epic, the next trial may involve volunteer members of the public with experience in the food service industry.

They would be asked to work at a "one day VIP event" and some of them would be told to do something wrong, like smuggling in a recording device. The technology would then be used to identify the perpetrators.

A Homeland Security spokesman said the FAST experiments were voluntary and did not store any information from those involved.

He added: "If it were ever to be deployed, there would be no personally-identifiable information captured from people going through the system."

Oh this is going to work great without anything going wrong.

Juker · 10-12-2011, 12:00 PM

I've been using FAST for years.

Why, just the other day Obozo was on TV standing at a podium, and before he even opened his mouth, I knew he was about to spew some massive chunks of bullcrap.

Turns out I was right.

jack404 · 10-12-2011, 06:39 PM

you too ? sheeesh we had better volunteer for the psychic role eh ?

CampingJosh · 10-12-2011, 07:05 PM

Fidgeting? Infrared for rising body temperature? I have a feeling that this system is going to alert the police when I really, really need to pee!

Juker · 10-12-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

Fidgeting? Infrared for rising body temperature? I have a feeling that this system is going to alert the police when I really, really need to pee!

10-12-2011, 10:14 AM	#1
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Minority Report is on the way article here By Nick Allen, Los Angeles 5:52PM BST 10 Oct 2011 Using cameras and sensors the "pre-crime" system measures and tracks changes in a person's body movements, the pitch of their voice and the rhythm of their speech. It also monitors breathing patterns, eye movements, blink rate and alterations in body heat, which are used to assess an individual's likelihood to commit a crime. The Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST) programme is already being tested on a group of government employees who volunteered to act as guinea pigs. The first test was carried out at an undisclosed location in the north-eastern United States. According to the Department of Homeland Security it was not at an airport, but was at a "large venue that is a suitable substitute for an operational setting". Ultimately, the system could be used not only at airports but at border crossings and any large scale public events like sports matches or political conventions. However, civil liberties groups have called it a "pseudo technological approach" and raised privacy concerns. In the 2002 Hollywood blockbuster Minority Report, Tom Cruise plays a police officer in a specialised "PreCrime" department. Psychics are used to give detectives foreknowledge of someone's criminal intentions. The FAST system is instead based on equipment including infrared cameras and pressure pads to detect fidgeting. Details of the system were obtained through freedom of information laws by the Electronic Privacy Information Centre (Epic) based in Washington DC. A document they obtained said that "sensors will non-intrusively collect video images, audio recordings, and psychophysiological measurements". Ginger McCall, a lawyer for the non-profit group, told CBS News: "If it were deployed against the public, it would be very problematic. "They should do a privacy impact assessment. Especially if they're going to be rolling this out at the airport." Department of Homeland Security spokesman Peter Boogaard told the technology website CNET that "preliminary research" had been carried out to see if the technology could detect signs of stress, which can be associated with intent to do harm. According to the documents obtained by Epic, the next trial may involve volunteer members of the public with experience in the food service industry. They would be asked to work at a "one day VIP event" and some of them would be told to do something wrong, like smuggling in a recording device. The technology would then be used to identify the perpetrators. A Homeland Security spokesman said the FAST experiments were voluntary and did not store any information from those involved. He added: "If it were ever to be deployed, there would be no personally-identifiable information captured from people going through the system." *Oh this is going to work great without anything going wrong.* __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* -->

10-12-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Minority Report is on the way I've been using FAST for years. Why, just the other day Obozo was on TV standing at a podium, and before he even opened his mouth, I knew he was about to spew some massive chunks of bullcrap. Turns out I was right. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

10-12-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Minority Report is on the way you too ? sheeesh we had better volunteer for the psychic role eh ?

10-12-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: Minority Report is on the way Fidgeting? Infrared for rising body temperature? I have a feeling that this system is going to alert the police when I really, really need to pee! __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.