[LINK] US Passport RFID problem

[Geoff Ramadan]

> 
> Geoffrey Ramadan wrote:
> 
>> My understanding the current e-Passport will include a digital 
>> photograph. As the person has their e-Passport read at a checkpoint, 
>> this photograph, as transmitted by the e-Passport will come up on the 
>> operators display, which will allow for visual confirmation. Thus 
>> trying to minimise inspection delays.
> 
> 
> You're seriously suggesting the immigration queue at LAX
> will be shorter because of this measure?  I'd suggest
> more staff on the booths as a more effective way to "minimise
> inspection delays".


More likely the opposite... if they wish to add additional security features 
(which includes Iris scanning at LAX) and/or provide more thorough checking, 
without automation, the ques would surely grow.

Geoffrey Ramadan