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Iris Recognition To Take Off

Posted by timothy on from the not-the-cute-iris-I-know dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Looks like iris recognition is about to explode. Turns out, a major patent held by iris recognition leader Iridian is expiring, and that's leading a stampede of start-ups and VCs into this space."

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  1. Really? by Infinityis · · Score: 5, Funny

    I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes...

    Of course, I'll need some of this new technology to make sure they really are my own eyes.

  2. Wait A Minute... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I thought SGI was going bankrupt. Don't tell me they're come out of bankruptcy with a new version of IRIS. Some companies just never learn how to die properly.

  3. One question by ScrewMaster · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just who is this "Iris" person anyway, and why is she so hard to recognize?

    --
    The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
  4. For those concerned about privacy... by Infinityis · · Score: 5, Funny

    This points to the obvious "next big thing":

    Tinfoil Contact Lenses(TM)

  5. exploding iris by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny
    Looks like iris recognition is about to explode
    Please don't mention iris - or anything to do with eyes - in the same sentence as "explode". Some of us are squeamish.
  6. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 0, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  7. Not exactly by SuperKendall · · Score: 2, Funny

    I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes...

    I'm afraid you won't be able to see it until you see it with at least one of my eyes. Access Denied.

    --
    "There is more worth loving than we have strength to love." - Brian Jay Stanley
  8. Re:Iris vs Retina by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm sure they meant to type retina - the keys are right next to each other.

  9. Correct me if I'm wrong... by xpeeblix · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Looks like iris recognition is about to explode."

    ..but isn't exploding iris recognition hardware a bad idea?

  10. Reminds me of a joke... by MacDork · · Score: 4, Funny
    This points to the obvious "next big thing":

    The "next big thing" eh? That reminds me of a joke =)

    An anatomy professor is quizzing his students one session when he calls on Suzy with question, "Suzy, what part of the body has the ability to expand to six times its normal size and under what conditions?" Suzy indignantly replies, "Professor! How dare you ask me such a thing, and in front of the entire class no less! I assure you my parents will be hearing about this incident, and you will no doubt have to answer to someone for it!" The professors tells her she may sit down and then asks Emily the same question. Emily replies "The iris. In the dark." The professor continues, "That is correct Emily, you may be seated. Suzy, your answer tells me three things. 1) You have not studied your lessons, 2) You have a dirty mind, and 3) You will be very disappointed one day."

    ;-)

  11. what if you have no iris? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I have Urrets-Zavalia syndrome you insensitive clod!