Actually most 'fingerprint' readers read thernal patterns, veins and the IR that they give off. so this is nothing new. this just incorporates multible fingers as opposed to just one finger. And yes, cut off fingers do not work, as the temp differences detected in the veins is the same as background IR and hence unreadable.
HP has had plenty of time to fine-tune its finger-friendly TouchSmart software, and now, its newest model, the TouchSmart 610, ushers in a fresh design, highlighted by a hinge that allows the display to slide down and lie nearly flat.
The most commented posts on Engadget over the past 24 hours.
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
Actually most 'fingerprint' readers read thernal patterns, veins and the IR that they give off. so this is nothing new. this just incorporates multible fingers as opposed to just one finger. And yes, cut off fingers do not work, as the temp differences detected in the veins is the same as background IR and hence unreadable.
Don't ask me to tell you why I know such things.