# Incredibly Secure Iris Scanners This AI Iris Scanner Differentiates Between the Living & Dead By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-iris-scanner References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/24/iris-scanner-ai-can-detect-dead-eyes/) & [technologyreview](https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611675/iris-scanner-can-distinguish-dead-eyeballs-from-living-ones/) It is possible to use a dead person's fingerprint to unlock devices, but a team of Polish researchers recently developed a new AI-powered iris scanner that can tell the difference between the living and the dead. This may sound like a macabre concept but as more devices employ [biometric security features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks), this iris scanner could help keep secrets even in the event of death. In order to create this specific AI-powered iris scanner, the researchers developed and trained the system on a database of iris scans from various times after death, as well as samples of hundreds of living irises. In its current state, the AI-powered iris scanner can only detect the irises of a person who has been deceased for 16 hours or more. The algorithm is still being improved though, so this time may be drastically cut as research continues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AI-powered Iris Scanners:** The development of AI-powered iris scanners that can differentiate between the living and the dead presents an opportunity for enhanced biometric security. - **Enhanced Biometric Security:** The advancement of iris scanners that can distinguish between living and deceased individuals provides an opportunity for improved security measures in various industries. - **Improving Iris Scan Algorithms:** Continued research and development to enhance iris scan algorithms could lead to faster and more accurate identification of living and deceased individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from incorporating AI-powered iris scanners to strengthen security measures on devices. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry could utilize AI-powered iris scanners to ensure accurate patient identification, especially in cases involving deceased individuals. - **Financial Services:** Incorporating AI-powered iris scanners in the financial services industry could enhance identity verification processes and prevent fraud, even in the event of a customer's death. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [AI-Enabled Biometric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desloc-b200.md) - [AI-Powered Laptop Lock Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobook-s-15.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-dating.md) - [Facial Recognition Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-visage.md) - [AI Threat Detection Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroeyes.md) - [Futuristic Palm-Scna Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-d2-pro.md) - [Multilevel Authentication Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dr2-max-retrofit-smart-lock.md) - [AI-Powered Touchscreen Doorbell Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-doorbell.md)