European airlines are testing a combination of cameras and software to detect possible terrorist activity on commercial airplanes. Researchers plan to install a camera at every seat, as well as larger cameras to survey spaces like the aisles. Footage captured by the cameras will be analyzed in real time by software designed to detect suspicious behavior, including strange movements, facial expressions, sweating, standing near the cockpit, etc. If a passenger meets several of those criteria, the crew will be alerted. Exactly how this system works is classified.
(Source: New Scientist)
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