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Vein Patterns Could Replace Fingerprints

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-two-alike dept.

Death Metal writes "Companies in Europe have begun to roll out an advanced biometric system from Japan that identifies people from the unique patterns of veins inside their fingers. Finger vein authentication, introduced widely by Japanese banks in the last two years, is claimed to be the fastest and most secure biometric method. Developed by Hitachi, it verifies a person's identity based on the lattice work of minute blood vessels under the skin."

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  1. I'm all for this by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    This is great!
    I would much prefer that the authorities have these vein patterns on file instead of fingerprints. While they may be better for biometric purposes, they are of no use at all in forensic examination.
    Thank you for making life easier for us criminals.

  2. Re:Am I just paranoid or is anyone else.... by JohnnyBGod · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Shhh, don't give them ideas!