The day has come. Fingerprint biometrics is real technology for real people. Spurred by the size and cost advantages of fingerprint sensors and a growing need for security, biometric fingerprint technology is being integrated into more and more devices, including laptop PCs from the leading manufacturers around the world, cell phones — particularly in Japan — and home door locks being sold at major home improvement retail centers. The day is coming soon when the everyday consumer will use biometrics on at least one device.
Biometrics in the Here and Now
Posted by: Scott Moody October 10, 2007 04:00 AMThe day has come. Fingerprint biometrics is real technology for real people. Spurred by the size and cost advantages of fingerprint sensors and a growing need for security, biometric fingerprint technology is being integrated into more and more devices, including laptop PCs from the leading manufacturers around the world, cell phones — particularly in Japan — and home door locks being sold at major home improvement retail centers. The day is coming soon when the everyday consumer will use biometrics on at least one device.