Trend cluster
Category

Biometric
Capture

Biometric technology becomes commonplace in wearable cameras and beyond.

Facial Recognition Security CamerasRoad Rage-Detecting CamerasEmotion-Recognizing Smart GlassesBrainwave-Controlled CamerasComprehensive Security Cameras

Trend

What is the Biometric Capture trend?

Biometric Capture: Biometric technology is finding unique applications in the camera market as consumers become more comfortable with it. Whether it's functional qualities, such as facial recognition in security cameras, or interactive features, such as brain-wave reading wearables, this progression ultimately speaks to a desire for more organic interaction between humans and devices.

Trend themes

Themes within the Biometric Capture trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Biometric Technology in Cameras

The integration of biometric technology in cameras has led to innovative features such as facial recognition, brain wave reading and emotion detecting capabilities.

02

Wearable Camera Technology

Wearable cameras are becoming more popular with advancements in technology, such as brain activity and emotion detecting capabilities.

03

Smart Security Systems

The development of smart security systems, such as comprehensive monitoring cameras with facial and voice recognition, has led to improved home security.

Industry implications

What the Biometric Capture trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Technology

The integration of biometric technology in wearable cameras, IoT devices and security cameras gives rise to innovation opportunities in the technology industry.

For

Healthcare

Brain wave reading technology, which is used for the Neurocam, can be extended for use in assessing patients' mental health conditions and other healthcare-related applications.

For

Automotive

Emotion detecting cameras can be used in cars to detect risky behaviors resulting from emotional states of drivers, leading to innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Biometric Capture

Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 21%, freshness 8%.

Popularity43%
Activity21%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Biometric Capture trend

6 featured examples from Dec 12, 2013 to Feb 20, 2016