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Title: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: P.C. on Oct 10 07 05:16

[H2][SPAN id=ppt925887][FONT size=3]I wonder why this technology isn't used everywhere.....like.....in place of credit cards. No more identity theft in THAT area. It seems inexpensive enough, so cost shouldn't be an issue. No more plastic....no more lost credit cards....it seems perfect. [/FONT][/SPAN][/H2] [H2][SPAN][FONT size=3]There must be a reason.....what am I missing?[/FONT][/SPAN][/H2] [H2][SPAN][/SPAN] [/H2] [H2][SPAN][/SPAN] [/H2] [H2][SPAN]IOGEAR fingerprint-reading mouse with "Nano Shield"[/SPAN][/H2] [P class=byline]Posted Jun 27th 2007 2:08AM by [A href="vny!://www.engadget.com/bloggers/joshua-topolsky"]Joshua Topolsky[/A]
Filed under: [A href="vny!://peripherals.engadget.com/"]Peripherals[/A]

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Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: Sportsdude on Oct 10 07 06:24

some computers have that.

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: P.C. on Oct 10 07 06:30

I know that some computers have it....I'm wondering why it isn't used in place of credit cards and debit cards....and maybe even car ignitions.

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: Michel on Oct 10 07 06:58

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: P.C. on Oct 10 07 07:54

I have no capitalist dreams. I don't think.(//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: Michel on Oct 10 07 09:07

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: Sportsdude on Oct 11 07 05:33

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woot!

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: botanikus on Oct 14 07 01:48

privacy? maybe the storage of fingerprint data would have been a much larger task than a simple pin number

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: P.C. on Oct 14 07 09:13

I knew there had to be something simple that I hadn't given any thought to. Storage could be a good reason.

On second thought.....one fingerprint would cover everything.....banking, any and all purchasing transactions, your car (no more looking for your keys)

With credit cards etc.........just look at your wallet. Stuffed to the gunnels with cards.....with each and every person having a minimum of 3 cards.

Driving.....cop pulls you over.....no more fake ID drivers licenses. He pulls out his 'print scanner'......he knows exactly who he's dealing with. A person who is 'Wanted' is stopped in his tracks.

I'm positive there are things that I'm not aware of that make this an illogical solution.....but it seems like a good direction.

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: Michel on Oct 14 07 10:02

Title: Re: Why isn't this used everywhere?
Post by: P.C. on Oct 14 07 11:10

Yes.......that thought did cross my mind. (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/4.gif)

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