# Pulse-Checking Fingerprint Finances The Nexus Fingerprint Scanner Foils Hackers by Measuring Pulse By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerprint-scanner References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/fingerprint-scan-purchasing-technology) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130222/us-living-fingerprint-experiment/?utm_hp_ref=arts&ir=arts) Seeing a fingerprint scanner while out and about is nothing new, after all, the technology exists in laptops, smartphones and a plethora of other gadgets and gizmos. What sets the [Nexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder) fingerprint scanner apart from others is in the smaller details. Those smaller details are the same small detail that keeps us alive. The new scanner system, which is currently undergoing a trial run at the [School of Mines and Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-spicy-buffalo) in South Dakota, is practically hack proof thanks to its [biometric scanning abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-system). In other words, before a purchase can be made by fingerprint, the system not only scans the fingerprint, but measures the pulse to make sure the purchaser is alive and well, as well as demanding a birthday to match up a pre-existing account in the school's database. Sorry students, you won't be able to hack off a hand to buy your text books this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Credit Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/creditcrunch) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biometric Scanning:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced biometric scanning technologies that can measure more than just fingerprints, such as pulse and other physiological indicators. - **Hack-proof Security:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative security solutions that combine multiple biometric factors, making it extremely difficult for hackers to bypass authentication. - **Enhanced Authentication:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new authentication methods that go beyond traditional passwords and utilize biometrics to provide stronger and more secure identity verification. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Technology companies can develop and market advanced biometric scanning devices and systems with enhanced security features. - **Fintech:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: FinTech companies can integrate biometric authentication technologies into their platforms to provide more secure and convenient financial services. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Healthcare industry can leverage biometric scanning capabilities to enhance patient identification and improve medical record security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Bank-Grade Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securam-touch.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Futuristic Palm-Scna Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-d2-pro.md) - [Palm Print Authentication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-gt5-pro.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-palmlock.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-lock-bolt.md) - [Fingerprint Scanner Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-oled.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Biometric Smart Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-smart-guns.md)