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What really happens when you get your fingerprints scanned
Now that they're in smartphones, fingerprint scanners seem to be everywhere, but what's really going on behind the scenes when they're scanned?
Maybe your signature looks genuine. But what about the whorls on your fingertips; will they also vouch for you? You've heard of "biometric" ID systems that scan your fingerprint or other physical ...
From Disney World to the smartphone in your pocket, fingerprint scanners have become commonplace these days. Even budget phones sport the tech, sometimes alongside other biometric unlocking options ...
The Utah DPS has approved Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System, empowering organizations to submit fingerprints ...
US Biometrics' PassQ technology for computer access is being paired with Ultra-Scan's ultrasonic fingerprint capture system to now provide healthcare professionals with secure access to individual ...
Samsung is working on a way to improve fingerprint scanning security. It is reportedly developing next-generation OLED displays that can scan multiple fingers simultaneously. The technology would ...
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