Overview
The Department's 2007 High Priority Technical Needs Brochure defines critical focus areas for Human Factors research, falling primarily under the categories of "border security": * Ability to non-intrusively determine the intent of subjects during questioning and "people screening": ** Systematic collection and analysis of information related to understanding terrorist group intent to engage in violence ** Non-invasive monitoring: Identifying and tracking unknown or potential threats from individuals at key checkpoints. Real-time detection of deception or hostile intent through integrated system of human and machine methods ** Capability in real-time for positive verification of individual's identity utilizing multiple biometrics ** Capability for secure, non-contact electronic credentials; contactless readers or remote interrogation technologies for electronic credentials ** Mobile biometrics screening capabilities, to include hand-held, wireless, and secure devices ** High-speed, high-fidelity ten-print capture capabilityReferences
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