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RealSense depth camera in ticket machines (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by AdrianTheFrog@lemmy.world to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

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This is at JFK, does anyone know what they are used for? There wasn’t an obvious time when it was taking a picture.

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[-] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 59 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

This is an ICM Self Check In Kiosk, which features a "passenger feedback camera" and offers "a single token end to end processing experience".

Basically exactly what you think it is, an advanced biometric system for reading your face. I don't think airports have it activated yet, but maybe one day you'll be able to check in without scanning a boarding pass or passport for the low price of your privacy.

[-] pikmeir@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

I've used one of those before at an airport and it worked exactly as you say. I think it was just for boarding though. I just walked forward and when I got to the front, they greeted me by name and I got on the plane. I don't remember having to show my passport or boarding pass that time either (but it was last year so I may have forgotten).