It seems to be that designer Seokmin Kang intends the Finger Scanner to be used by customers and cashiers alike. This innovative device is a compact barcode reader that can be used to clarify product prices, and to ring in items upon their purchase.
The sleek piece of technology slips easily onto a person's fingertip and is free of any bulk. It combines a sensor that can scan tags and labels in just two seconds, as well as a digital display panel to show the cost. It's easy to carry and put on when you're shopping, and the Finger Scanner can be conveniently used with your hands full. Just shift your hand over the sticker and the information will register.
Digital Store Scanners
The Finger Scanner Increases Efficiency at and Before the Checkout Counter
Trend Themes
1. Compact Barcode Reader - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by creating smaller and more convenient barcode readers.
2. Mobile Point-of-sale - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the payment industry by developing mobile devices that enable cashiers to scan and ring in items on the go.
3. Wearable Scanning Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by designing wearable devices, like the Finger Scanner, that combine scanning capabilities with convenience and portability.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The compact barcode reader technology can revolutionize the retail industry by allowing for faster and more efficient checkout processes.
2. Payment - The mobile point-of-sale innovation presents an opportunity for the payment industry to enhance convenience for both customers and cashiers.
3. Technology - The wearable scanning technology has the potential to disrupt the technology industry by introducing convenient and portable scanning solutions.