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“It’s Temperature of Nose Rather Than Length That Tells if Person Is Lying: Ultra-Sensitive Infrared Cameras Could Be Alternative to Polygraph”

Frank Munger reports for the Knoxville News Sentinel: OAK RIDGE – The detection of deception. A little-known research group in Oak Ridge is developing an alternative to polygraphs, using subtle temperature changes on a person’s face to tell if he or she is lying. Early results are promising. “We believe this technology that we have …

“Non-Invasive Polygraph Technology Based on Optical Analysis”

Optics.org reports on a recent patent application in its “Patent Highlights” feature: Title: Non-invasive polygraph technology based on optical analysisApplicant: Defense Group, USInternational application number: WO 03/057003Infrared laser pulses could soon be used to determine whether someone is telling the truth or is under stress. In patent application WO 03/057003, US firm Defense Group describes …