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27 Examples of Biometric Convenience

From Robot-Run Hotels to Facial Recognition Police Force Apps

— July 7, 2017 — Tech
These examples of biometric convenience range from robot-run luxury hotels to connected police drones that utilize facial recognition as a means to capture criminals -- while aiming to reduce occurrences of wrongfully accused individuals in custody.

When looking at biometric innovations that are making consumers' travel experiences more enjoyable, standouts include passport-free airline boarding along with hassle-free baggage checks. While British Airways' recently introduced a face-scanning identification system for easy boarding, American airline Delta's baggage check kiosks also rely on facial recognition to decrease wait times, while increasing efficiency.

Other examples of biometric convenience to note include smart home security systems, buttonless fingerprint sensors, and emotion-sensing pop-up shops like eBay's recent brand activation which decoded visitors' facial expressions to reveal a set of recommended wish list items.
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Face-Scanning SUVs
Face-Scanning SUVs
China's New Police Car Fleet Includes Built-In Face-Scanning Technology
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Eye-Scanning Consumer Smartphones
Eye-Scanning Consumer Smartphones
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 will be Equipped with an Iris Scanner
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Eye-Tracking Gaming Laptops
Eye-Tracking Gaming Laptops
The Alienware 17 Notebook Computer is Prepared for Intensive Gaming
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Facial Recognition Cameras
Facial Recognition Cameras
This Intelligent Camera System Can Recognize Faces and Track Users
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Connected Parking Cars
Connected Parking Cars
This Smart Car Handles Car Parking and Payment with the Swipe of a Finger
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Peripheral PC Fingerprint Scanners
Peripheral PC Fingerprint Scanners
The 'BIO-key' Fingerprint Readers are Secure and Convenient
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Passport-Free Travel Boarding
Passport-Free Travel Boarding
British Airways is Using Facial Recognition Tech on Passengers
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Biometric Hospital Registration Platforms
Biometric Hospital Registration Platforms
This Device Helps Reduce Hospital Wait Times
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Facial Recognition Home Cameras
Facial Recognition Home Cameras
The Nest 'Cam IQ' Security Camera Continuously Monitors Your Home
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Voice Recognition Safety Apps
Voice Recognition Safety Apps
The 'SecretlySafe' App Offers Emergency Safety When Danger Strikes
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Facial Recognition Baggage Checks
Facial Recognition Baggage Checks
Delta Will Introduce Facial Recognition for Baggage Checks
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Buttonless Fingerprint Sensors
Buttonless Fingerprint Sensors
This Invisible Fingerprint Sensor is Hidden Beneath Glass
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Smart Home Security Systems
Smart Home Security Systems
Lighthouse is a Smart Home Security System with Facial Recognition
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Theft-Fighting Tissue Dispensers
Theft-Fighting Tissue Dispensers
The Facial Recognition Toilet Paper Dispenser Stops TP Bandits
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Face-Based QSR Ordering
Face-Based QSR Ordering
UFood Grill is Using Facial Recognition to Speed Up Orders
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Emotion-Sensing Bracelets
Emotion-Sensing Bracelets
Vinaya's Technological Jewelry Can Create Art Out of the User's Emotions
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Facial Recognition Doorbells
Facial Recognition Doorbells
The Bird Home DoorBird Doorbell will Unveil at CES 2016
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Smart Security Sirens
Smart Security Sirens
The Netatmo Indoor Security Siren Has Several Programmable Options
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Facial Recognition Airport Systems
Facial Recognition Airport Systems
KLM Airlines is Testing a Faster Aircraft Boarding Process
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Selfie Profile Verifications
Selfie Profile Verifications
The Bumble Dating App Has Begun Authenticating Profiles with Selfies
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Robot-Operated Hotels
Robot-Operated Hotels
The 'Henn na Hotel' Will Be a New Addition to the Tokyo Disney Resort
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Fingerprint-Scanning Smart Luggage
Fingerprint-Scanning Smart Luggage
The 'E-CASE' Luggage Case Offers Real-Time GPS Tracking
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Chinese Police Robots
Chinese Police Robots
The E-Patrol Robot Sheriff Uses Facial Recognition to Track Criminals
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Personal Assistant Robots
Personal Assistant Robots
The Sony Xperia Agent is Outfitted with Ingenious Features & Personality
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Voice-Controlled Senior Wearables
Voice-Controlled Senior Wearables
'Wellnest' is a Health Device for the Elderly with Amazon Alexa
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Outdoor Security Robots
Outdoor Security Robots
The 'ATOM AR3' Bot Interacts with People and Uses Facial Recognition
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Emotion-Powered Pop-Up Shops
Emotion-Powered Pop-Up Shops
This eBay Pop-Up Used Facial Expressions to Help Shoppers Find Gifts
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