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The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Uses a Palm Scanning ATM for Accessing Accounts

— April 14, 2012 — Tech
The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank in Japan is in the process of rolling out a palm scanning ATM that eliminates the need for cards.

Clients will be authenticated using only their palm print, four-digit PIN number and birthday rather than the traditional plastic bankcard.

The new cash machines will have biometric sensors installed in them, which will identify a person based on comparing their palm to the information stored on file. This is a bonus for anyone worried about losing their card.

The technology was developed in response to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, as a large quantity of people lost all of their personal identification and were unable to access their bank accounts. This is a great way to move into the future.

Trend Themes

  1. Cardless ATM Technology — The use of biometric sensors and palm scanning replaces the need for traditional plastic bankcards.
  2. Biometric Authentication — The authentication of clients based on their unique palm prints, PIN numbers, and birthdays.
  3. Disaster Response Technologies — The development of cardless cash machines in response to natural disasters provides greater accessibility for those who lost their personal identification.

Industry Implications

  1. Banking — The banking industry can benefit from implementing cardless ATM technology through increased accessibility.
  2. Security — The security industry can benefit from the use of biometric authentication technologies in reducing the risk of fraud and identity theft.
  3. Emergency Management — The emergency management industry can benefit from disaster response technologies such as cardless cash machines that provide accessibility for individuals during natural disasters.
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