Counter terror measure - Japan - Curt Lewis

Japan Launches 'Facial Recognition' Technology To Thwart Terrorism: Report 

Japan is set to introduce 'facial recognition' software as a key security measure at airports particularly in light of the 2020 Summer Olympics slated to be hosted by the country. According to reports, the Japanese government will introduce this unique feature as part of its security apparatus to maximize safety and thwart terrorist infiltration into the island nation. 

Collecting head-shots of visitors entering the country is already an active feature of passport-control protocol around Japan. However, the introduction of 'facial recognition' will enable security personnel to compare these photos against an available database detailing suspected terrorist profiles. Authorities in Japan are looking to enhance this database by reinforcing 'intelligence sharing' measures between domestic security agencies and immigration experts around the world. 

Facial recognition technology collects data form the 'contours' of a person's face and then maps the ratios between each feature with remarkable precision, generating a distinctive data set based on each person's facial features. These measurements are meticulously documented and organized for matching and identification purposes and more specifically tracking down potential infiltrators.