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Facial recognition device
September 19, 2001: 7:05 p.m. ET

Use cameras and computers to identify a person based on facial features
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NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Government buildings and airports are tightening security procedures after last week's devastating terrorist attacks on U.S. targets, and many are considering the use of facial recognition technology.

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Joseph Atick, chief executive of Visionics, appeared on CNNfn's The N.E.W. Show to take a closer look.

You can e-mail questions and suggestions for future guests to LeadingEdge@CNNfn.com. The Leading Edge segment airs on the CNNfn network at 5:50 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.   graphic




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