Fujitsu has created a prototype smartphone that moves beyond the fingerprint and voiceprint recognition for added security. Instead, it relies on a simple blink, which nevertheless grants as much safety as it does convenience to the owner. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, the prototype smartphone relies on the complex pattern of the iris as an effective form of biometric authentication.
Gizmag reveals that "because the composition of the iris changes very little after someone is older than two-years of age, it is largely unaffected by the passage of time, providing much greater long-term security than a password." Thus, the Fujitsu prototype smartphone ensures a system that doesn't require much work once implemented. It works through a bespoke, high-output infrared LED illumination and a customized infrared camera.
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Trend Themes
1. Iris Recognition Smartphones - Smartphones using iris recognition technology as a form of biometric authentication are disrupting smartphone security.
2. Non-intrusive Biometric Authentication - The use of non-intrusive biometric authentication methods such as iris recognition is a trend in smartphone security, providing both convenience and added security to users.
3. Authentication Without Passwords - The trend of authentication without passwords is growing, with iris recognition technology providing a more secure and long-term solution.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - Smartphone manufacturers can capitalize on the opportunity to use iris recognition technology as a selling point for added security and convenience to consumers.
2. Cybersecurity - The cybersecurity industry can benefit from the adoption of iris recognition technology as a more secure form of authentication in various devices and systems.
3. Surveillance Technology - Surveillance technology companies can use iris recognition technology to improve their systems and provide more secure and efficient surveillance methods.