[App Req] Biometric Security

[band27]

There are devices coming out with Biometric (fingerprint security). Thought it was really cool when it came out for your desktop computers. Was hoping someone would have developed it here. After a decent search through the archives, target acquired unsuccessful.

Maybe I missed an app that speaks to this. Let me know if you see anything.

[kosherpig]

I doubt it is possible using touchscreen. The sensor can detect only one point. It is nowhere close to reading papillary lines.

Did you know that lots of these touch sensors are mini cameras infact?
And if you need a device with finger recognition, HTC made one and unluckily it uses a typical fingerprint reader. So it seems we won't be able to unlock our Diamonds with fingerprints.

[band27]

I doubt it is possible using touchscreen. The sensor can detect only one point. It is nowhere close to reading papillary lines.

Did you know that lots of these touch sensors are mini cameras infact?
And if you need a device with finger recognition, HTC made one and unluckily it uses a typical fingerprint reader. So it seems we won't be able to unlock our Diamonds with fingerprints.

Well that explains why it has yet to arrive.....that's because it's not coming at all...lol

Ok, thanks for that!

[Cythrelo]

In theory, a program could be made that would unlock the phone when it detects your face. Some programs exist like this for certain laptops that have webcams built into the top of the screen.

This would be pretty inconvenient unless your phone has a front-facing camera, though, and it would probably be slower on Windows Mobile than just entering a PIN.

[band27]

In theory, a program could be made that would unlock the phone when it detects your face. Some programs exist like this for certain laptops that have webcams built into the top of the screen.

This would be pretty inconvenient unless your phone has a front-facing camera, though, and it would probably be slower on Windows Mobile than just entering a PIN.

Yeah, well the goal here is convenience and added security. Punching in numbers is not too bad but there is always that sneak suspicion that someone is watching you. Face or Finger recognition would be cool is it tends to eliminate the lose of security unless someone looks like you. i.e. twins...:D