PAD secures borders

Raytheon has developed what it says is a high tech, first-of-its-kind personal ID system to significantly protect and facilitate entry and exits at US key checkpoints.

The Personal Authentication Device (PAD) is said to incorporate two-way, ultra high radio frequency and biometrics to facilitate automatic identification into a credit card-sized ID and relay system that can identify and track quickly and efficiently.

The card can be read up to 30 feet away as well as in a moving vehicle up to 60mph. It can be set up away from a border to allow agents of ports of entry to review information from multiple users simultaneously.

The PAD uses a secure, biometric fingerprint technology on a simple ID card. When pressed, the card validates (or invalidates) the fingerprint and transmits the information by radio wave in a secure code to a server.

New security regulations require any American travelling by air to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean or to Central or South America to carry a passport.