# Fingerprint-Secured Notebooks Lockbook Protects Private Notes and Documents Through Biometrics By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockbook References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/4/12/15272980/lockbook-mom-proof-notebook-fingerprint-sensor-indiegogo) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lockbook-own-a-personalized-notebook) Computers, smartphones, tablets, and most other digital devices have been equipped with all sorts of security systems, but Lockbook is one of the first devices to bring high-tech security to the written page. The lined notebook itself is little more than a collection of pages for storing one's notes and thoughts, but its cover is equipped with a [fingerprint sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks) that keeps it shut tight unless the owner opens it up. In earlier days, people might keep their diaries and [personal notebooks private](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodiary) by simply hiding them or, in extreme cases, using a [lock and key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-styla). But no hiding space is fully secure from prying eyes, and if someone manages to get their hands on the key, no secret would remain untold. Lockbook requires a fingerprint signature in order to open, meaning its owner and its owner alone has access to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biometric Security:** Opportunity for businesses to integrate biometric security systems into various products and services, ensuring enhanced data protection and access control. - **Physical-digital Integration:** Potential for innovative solutions that bridge the gap between analog and digital, like Lockbook's integration of fingerprint sensors with a traditional notebook. - **Privacy Enhancement:** Demand for products that prioritize user privacy, such as Lockbook's secure notebook that ensures only the owner has access to their personal information. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology companies can explore opportunities to develop and implement biometric security features across various devices and applications. - **Stationery:** Stationery manufacturers and retailers can create innovative products that combine traditional writing tools with digital security features, catering to privacy-conscious consumers. - **Data Security:** Companies specializing in data security can identify opportunities to collaborate with notebook manufacturers to enhance document protection through biometric authentication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Outdoor Fingerprint Padlocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-lock-bolt.md) - [Fingerprint-Locked Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baricade.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Secure Encrypted SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlock-unlocks-drives.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md) - [Tubular Handle Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-styla.md)