Ashwina Soekhoe

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Product of the future: Iris Scanner - Identification Tool

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Identification through Iris Scanning

Intoduction

Human iris.jpg Eyes No other biometric offers as much information as our eyes. The potential of eye-scan eyes.The potential of eye-scan identification has been known for decades. Both the iris and the retina are distinctive, and remain stable over time. Retinal scanning was first conceived in the 1970s, but the invasiveness and costs associated with imaging the retina prohibited widespread market acceptance. The concept of iris recognition was patented in 1986, and the software algorithms to realize the technology emerged in the mid nineties. Iris recognition is less invasive, less expensive, and highly accurate, which has earned the technology top billing in high-security applications and Hollywood blockbusters alike.
Human Iris

The Product

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Panasonic’s Authenticam™,
developed with Iridian
Technologies, is an iris-
scanning PC peripheral, which
doubles as a camera. It can be
used for video conferencing and
online collaboration. (Credit:
Iridian Technologies)
The BM-ET500™ is Panasonic’s
iris-scanning, physical-access
solution. It has an integrated
two-camera system, which
automatically pans, tilts, and
zooms. The unit automatically
adjusts for height variations
during the three-second
identification process. (Credit:
Panasonic)

Current Use

Future Perspectives

Japan is testing iris recognition in airline ticket kiosks." Future developments might lead iris recognition into shopping malls, ATMs, maybe even the local convenience store. "Eye-d?"