# Virtual Biometric Wallets 2-Way Secure Wireless Information Exchange From Proxense By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-01-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-way-secure-wireless-info-exchange-the-proxense-virtual-wallet References: [bendbulletin](http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080507/BIZ0102/805070351&template=print) & [proxense](http://www.proxense.com/) What do health care, gambling and retail outlets have in common? If you answered that they all take your money, you’re wrong--well, you’re right, but it’s not the answer I’m looking for. What they have in common is that soon you may be using a [small pocket-sized bit of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-card-pro) that could enable you to exchange your [health care information in a hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruin-biometrics), tell your slot machine how much cash you have left to gamble with when you sit down in front of the one-armed bandit and order your favorite latte for you the minute you walk through the door of your favorite coffee shop. This cool little mini-wallet could be the wave of the future if John Giobbi and Matt Davio of Proxense have their way. According to Giobbi, “This could be your [virtual wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-my-pocket), your keys and your identification.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Biometric Wallets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create secure and convenient virtual wallets that combine payment, identification, and key functionalities. - **Wireless Information Exchange:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop wireless technology that enables secure and efficient exchange of information in various industries. - **Integrated Personalization Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate personalized services and experiences into everyday items, such as coffee orders and gambling preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Implement virtual biometric wallets to securely exchange health information among healthcare providers and patients. - **Gambling:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate virtual biometric wallets into gambling machines to personalize and streamline the gambling experience. - **Retail:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilize virtual biometric wallets to enhance customer convenience and personalization in retail outlets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Payment-Friendly Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secux-shield-bio.md) - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Sports Betting-Focused Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-digital-wallet.md) - [Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclutch-smart-wallet.md) - [Ultra-Secure Cryptocurrency Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keystone-pro-hardware-wallet.md) - [Digital Trust Exchange Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-trust-exchange.md) - [Attack-Thwarting Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secux-neo-x.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Aesthetic Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledger-nano-gen5.md)