Assuming you aren't living under a rock, I think it's safe to say that we all know about the modern method of detecting lies through a polygraph test. Now a new method is being developed; one that uses thermal imaging of the face to uncover lies.
The device is being developed in the UK, and while it is still has flaws, it has shown to be effective 2 out of 3 times. Thermal imaging works by detecting brain activity and temperature rise is areas such as cheeks and under the eyes. Naturally, this detects nervousness, which may be misleading. Someone can be nervous without being a liar.
Personally, I'm surprised that it has taken this long to develop something like this. I think that it if can improve the success rate, thermal imaging will become very useful and spread throughout the world.
That is fascinating that the technology is changing. It will be interesting to find out what the results are. I never really imagined that the polygraph machine would be changing. Like anything I guess it just needed some time for it to be developed. Thermal energy sensing is incredible and think that there are a lot of uses for devices in the future.
ReplyDeleteHow neat! I never gave a single thought to the updating of the traditional polygraph test. Thermal imaging is pretty cool, though. We used the imagers when I was a firefighter- and in a room that was pitch black with smoke, you can still see people or fire on the screen. In fact, the hottest spot shows red on the monitor, and the next warmest spot shows yellow, just like on tv. It took a couple seconds after a person moved for the area to cool, so it remained slightly yellow for those couple of seconds. I don't know if they are all like that, but the technology is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteThermal imaging is definitely futuristic. Like you said it is still being developed and has a few kinks to work out, but I’m interested by it. If we can develop an almost flawless way of detecting lies than what else is next? Technology is becoming the staple of our lives and it is unreal with what we have accomplished so far. I am anxious to see how thermal imaging develops and what else branches off from this technology. Interesting post Megan!
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