Spectral Imaging Sensor for Improved Biometric and Human Intent Analysis

The project’s ultimate goal is the development of an operational system for non-contact, real-time characterization of human intent in public settings. In Phase II, a snapshot hyperspectral imaging system specifically designed for biometric analysis will be constructed and used to thoroughly investigate spectral imaging for human stress characterization. The sensor, with its unique combination of spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution, will provide the ability to simultaneously capture and monitor rapid changes in the spectral appearance of multiple regions of the human face. The Phase II investigation will explore and document unique spatial and temporal variations in spectral signatures of human subjects in response to stress inducing stimulus. The result will be the determination of a viable means and method for accurate characterization of human stress using non-contact passive sensors.