Fingerprint Scanner That Works From 6 Feet 83
Bruce Schneier found a somewhat older story that I haven't seen before about a device that is smaller than a tissue box, but uses two 1.3 megapixel cameras and a polarized light source to scan a fingerprint from two meters away.
this sounds very useful for you (Score:5, Funny)
At a distance it'll be even harder to tell that you're wearing a fake fingerprint skin.
Re:Isn't this bad for fingerprint scanners? (Score:5, Funny)
Not a problem for me. I wear tinfoil gloves.
Discount? (Score:4, Funny)
Burcham says several potential customers have indicated that a single-finger scanner would be sufficient for their needs—so AOS plans to sell both a single-finger device and a more expensive five-finger device.
But shouldn't there be a 5 finger discount?
Re:Why? (Score:3, Funny)
This is all about people who are quite willing to implement the surveillance society for us. Everything you do will be monitored, without you knowing it.
I finally found a use for my tin-foil gloves.
Re:Why? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Thumbs up! (Score:4, Funny)