Fujitsu intros PalmSecure PC Log-In Kit for small businesses

Some folks may have concerns about the security of biometric systems, but Fujitsu doesn't seem to be suffering from any such worries, with it now touting its new PalmSecure PC Log-In Kit as a quick and easy (and secure) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. At the center of the kit is the company's PalmSecure mouse (no word if its been revised since the earlier version pictured at right), which makes use of palm vein-scanning technology instead of the more common fingerprint-scanning variety. That, Fujitsu says, should allow for quick log-ons into Windows sessions or password-protected applications, with a greater tolerance for the distance and angle of the hand when its placed over the scanner. No firm word on price just yet, unfortunately, but Fujitsu says it'll be available at a "competitive price point" when it's released this June.

[Saosin @ Apr 7th 2008 11:19AM]

That pic is a joke, right?

[Mr.Tech @ Apr 7th 2008 3:21PM]

I guess they have to chop off your whole hand now to steal your information now.

[The Future @ Apr 7th 2008 11:22AM]

We are using a biometic solution now - everyone hates it. They complain it is annoying and slightly error prone.


Perhaps this solution is better better because it allows for more angles

[Bufsabre @ Apr 7th 2008 11:26AM]

quick someone call the mythbusters

[Mikey @ Apr 7th 2008 11:27AM]

The pic is not as cool looking as the movie props with the imprint for the hands...

[Maze @ Apr 7th 2008 11:27AM]

What a good technology!
Now I am very speechless...

[Dan P @ Apr 7th 2008 11:44AM]

Great, now if someone wants to (insert crime here), all they need to do is sever my hand instead of a finger... great idea guys x.x;

[Tomheivers @ Apr 7th 2008 11:52AM]

Hands are overrated

[Brent @ Apr 7th 2008 11:58AM]

Yeah but do these work when the blood drains from your veins?

[Wwhat @ Apr 7th 2008 9:10PM]

From what I hear they've been using the vein scan for some time in asian areas like japan for things like banks(cards), and it's clever because you must be alive for it to work (as the previous poster guessed) and it's a pattern that's not left behind on everything you touch so it both protects your privacy and prevents easy copying.
As these technologies go this one would be my favourite.

[dajimmers @ Apr 7th 2008 11:59AM]

Too bad for the cutters out their...

[dajimmers @ Apr 7th 2008 12:00PM]

Edit: there. I'm an idiot.

[Esat Dedezade @ Apr 7th 2008 1:10PM]

'One finger... on the cheek.'

'Nope. We want full, palm, grasp.'

[mattydread @ Apr 7th 2008 2:15PM]

I hope it works better than the lousy fingerprint readers I've tried on various HP laptops. I hate those slow, buggy things.

[Adam Rice @ Apr 7th 2008 3:28PM]

Actually, one of the benefits Fujitsu touts for this technology is that your hand has to be alive and connected to your body (or, I guess, *someone's* body) in order to work. It's using infrared to read the pattern of veins in your hand. No blood flowing, no vein pattern.

[Tomheivers @ Apr 7th 2008 4:28PM]

So we need a pump for bloodflow!

[Adam Rice @ Apr 7th 2008 4:34PM]

Curse you, Tomheivers. You villains think of everything.

[dervheid @ Apr 8th 2008 3:41AM]

That's one mighty comfy-to-use lookin' mouse.

NOT!

And where did they dig up the skanky, retro look, beige kit for the photoshoot?

[Hello World @ Apr 8th 2008 4:52AM]

I am currently helping Fujitsu to promote this product, and apparantly, this is like a top notch security, for security measures to work, you have to be alive, they take blood floor as a parameter also.

So your hands are safe ladies and gents

[Amerist @ Apr 8th 2008 12:19PM]

*beep*
"Please place the item in the bag."

[MIKE @ Nov 27th 2008 3:04PM]

Just reading over some of the replies regarding palm vrs other biometrics, Im also a developer that communicates with Fujitsu and i personaly use the palm device with no issues at all.Ive tested it on a lady of 82, a child of 4 years and a 7 year old with not one issue.
The main problem is people have been sucked into fingerprint recognition as being the leading edge of biometrics but the truth is finger biometrics sucks big time and it will only be time when people use fingerprint and get refused due to the contact needed on the fingerprint [silicone pad] it will also fail due to finger size,dirty fingers,dry hands and so forth. Due to no contact needed palmsecure is by far the best and quickest on enrolment and exceptence. Proof is there so pc world stop selling laptops with fingerprint readers as you no for a fact 8 months down the line you will be charging buyers you £85 per hour for a device you no will fail ie:fingerprint.....so beware people stick to the proof and facts if you want secure and reliability then use a palm device..


regards
biotecnix