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Faces recognisable with only a dot

Facial recognition software could only need a dot-sized part of a face to recognise the individual.

Multi-spectral imaging is used to measure light reflected off a face, identifying facial features, even those obscured by cosmetic surgery.

Facial recognition technology is a booming industry and one of the most user-friendly ways to authenticate an individual.

Read more at University of Western Australia

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