Here are 3 reasons why
iris recognition on smartphones will significantly improve patient ID and help fuel the rise in the use of these devices in healthcare:
Not exact matches
The super smartphone has three biometric lock types that allow you to unlock it via fingerprint sensor, facial
recognition or through its eye
iris scanner, making it one of the most high - tech smartphones
on the list.
In my opinion Apple did pick a great time to introduce Facial
recognition for unlocking their phones, however, they should have implemented it in a similar way to
iris scanning
on Samsung devices, as an extra layer of security for the occasions fingerprint authentication is not viable.
Germany's Chaos Computer Club (CCC), a venerable group of white - hat hackers, claims to have figured out a relatively straightforward way to trick the
iris -
recognition system
on Samsung's flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone.
Besides an in - display fingerprint scanner, KGI says that Note 9 will have other new selling points, including upgraded
iris recognition and dual cameras, although dual cameras could appear
on the Galaxy Note 8 first, as rumors predict.
Fingerprint reader
on the back, the S8 also features an
iris scanner, a new face
recognition technology, and is IP68 certified, hence waterproof.
Basically, Samsung took the face unlock and
iris recognition tech from last year's S8, which could be used independently but not at the same time, and made it so that both functions worked together
on the new S9.
They'll just improve
iris scanning with Face
recognition working together and leave the scanner
on the back.
In fact, the only major concern many have had with respect to the Galaxy Note 8 is the fingerprint placement, but there are alternatives to this feature such as facial
recognition and
iris scanning, both of which are not available
on the Google Pixel 2 XL.
Rumors have pointed to Apple using an infrared or laser sensor
on the iPhone 8 for facial and
iris recognition.
And fingerprint scanning isn't perfect; it doesn't work when your phone is wet (that's a problem
on a water - resistant phone) whereas
iris scanning and facial
recognition work fine.
The S8 phones do rely
on TouchWiz for face and
iris recognition capabilities.
Samsung has decided not to include a fingerprint scanner under the display of its next - generation Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + smartphones due to continued technical difficulties, according to South Korea's The Investor.Instead, the fingerprint scanner will likely remain positioned
on the back of each device, just like the current Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + models.Fingerprint scanning is one of three biometric options for unlocking the Galaxy S8 alongside
iris scanning and facial
recognition.
Another feature that will be familiar to Windows 10 Mobile users is
iris recognition - but the new Galaxy S8 handsets also offer a range of other security features, including the options of facial
recognition, a fingerprint sensor
on the rear of the device, and more «traditional» PIN and pattern unlock.
Samsung additionally improved the biometrics features of the new devices, allowing them to simultaneously rely
on iris and facial
recognition in order to deliver an authentication experience that's both more secure and convenient.
You'll get a fingerprint reader
on the back, controversially positioned next to the main camera rather than below it, an
iris sensor
on the front, similar to that of the ill - fated Note 7, and yes, even vastly improved facial
recognition.
It also didn't always work
on the first try; fortunately, you can log in via facial
recognition or
iris scanning.
The
iris recognition sensor (or face
recognition sensor) may be mounted
on a ceiling in front of the driver's seat and may scan user's
iris or face information in response to user's pressing of the user operation button to start the automobile.
As we said in the design section, those with large hands might take some time to adjust to the lower position of the sensor
on the S9 +, but others will probably like it so much that they won't need
iris and facial
recognition.
Android doesn't have that luxury; Google added cross-platform fingerprint APIs in Marshmallow, but there's no equivalent for
iris or face
recognition, so unless I use the fingerprint sensor
on the S8 or Note 8, I have to manually enter my not - fit - for - human - consumption password every time.
Samsung is also working
on a series of extra features, including improved
iris scanning and face
recognition.
Apple's iPhone will still bet big
on Face ID, while Samsung will invest in
iris recognition.
Clifton is the chief executive of Princeton Identity, the company behind the
iris recognition technology found
on said handsets.
Even so, with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone X featuring their own takes
on iris and facial
recognition, the input method is bound to increase in popularity as time passes, so in that aspect, the OnePlus 5T is well - positioned for the future.
There's also a face
recognition feature, which isn't the same as
iris scanning
on the S8 + and Note 8.
The fingerprint sensor is now
on the back near the camera lens, but Samsung included facial
recognition and an
iris scanner to unlock your device.
Samsung, for example, offers both face
recognition and
iris scanning
on its Galaxy S8, S8 + and Note 8 handsets, as well as a capable 8MP camera, while the Nokia 8's Dual Sight mode lets you take pictures with the front and rear camera simultaneously (a.k.a. «bothies»).
Samsung may offer a new «Intelligent Scan» feature that may combine the
iris scanner and facial
recognition features, and it will be unlike anything we've seen
on last year's flagships.
Users can set up several security features
on the Galaxy S8; however, the
iris scanner and facial
recognition options can not be set up simultaneously.
Samsung has also made optimizations to ensure that
iris and face
recognition are faster than they are
on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +.
In fact, there are six security options
on the handset, including
iris scanning, facial
recognition, and fingerprint scanning, in addition to the more standard pin, pattern and password options.
I'm also interested to see how Samsung improves
iris and facial
recognition on the new handset.
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + come with the latest and greatest specs and features such as a dual aperture camera, slow - motion videos at 960 frames per second, a dual rear camera with 2x zoom
on the S9 +, AR Emoji for emojis based
on your facial expressions, Android 8.0 Oreo with the Samsung Experience 9.0 UX, and
iris and facial
recognition that work in tandem.
This includes
iris and facial
recognition, although folks that aren't too tall might need to lean up to get their face or eyes in line with the phone's camera, as the phone sits at nearly a 45 - degree angle
on the DeX dock.
The fingerprint
on the back scans fingers, the
iris scanner analyzes your eye, and it's almost as secure as Face ID, and the Face
Recognition feature scans your face but can be cracked with photos.
I'm sorry, but
iris and face
recognition were horrible
on the Note 7, so the fingerprint is the only thing I trust.
These new
recognition technologies will rely
on new hardware, including an
iris scanner and a 3D camera.
All other features
on the Galaxy Note 8 remain the same, including its 6.3 - inch Quad HD + dual - edge display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage options with 256 GB microSD expansion support, 12 - megapixel wide angle and telephoto dual - camera setup and 8 - megapixel front camera, 3,300 mAh battery with wired and wireless fast charging, USB Type - C, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, IP68 water water, wind and dust resistance and biometrics including an
iris scanner, facial
recognition and fingerprint scanner.
The front camera
on the V30 is 5 - megapixels so not quite as resolute as the Note 8, and although it has facial
recognition, LG does not offer
iris scanning.
Intelligent Scan allows the device to use both the
iris scanner and facial
recognition at the same time to offer even better security, and it will work well in low light or bright conditions — something that hindered previous scanners
on the Galaxy S8 series and Galaxy Note 8.
In 2017, we are likely moving toward the next step in the evolution of smartphone security features — the introduction of
iris scanners and facial
recognition in devices such as the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8 is expected to replace the fingerprint sensor feature which was present
on previous generations of the devices.
Samsung has brought about some positive changes to the biometric authentication
on the Samsung Galaxy S9 by combining facial
recognition technology with its unique
iris scanning technology to bring about one of the most secure and hassle - free ways of unlocking a phone we've seen yet.
A new report is now claiming that instead of working
on its own 3D facial
recognition technology, the South Korea giant is focused
on improving its
iris scanner.
Later, the
iris recognition technology arrived
on the Galaxy Note 7.
After all, facial
recognition and other biometric security measures have existed in consumer devices long before Apple released Touch ID
on the iPhone 5S and Face ID
on the iPhone X. Android, for instance, has a feature called «Trusted Face» that works similarly to Face ID, while Samsung introduced an
iris scanner with the Galaxy Note 7 in 2016.
In addition, the Note 8 gives you three different ways to unlock the device, including a fingerprint sensor (though it's
on the back),
iris scanning and facial
recognition.
Samsung introduced
iris scanning
on the Galaxy Note 7 in 2016 and facial
recognition on the Galaxy S8 in 2017.
Although the fingerprint sensor is now
on the back and located near the camera lens, Samsung gives us easier ways to unlock the device by way of facial
recognition and an
iris scanner.
Facial
recognition is the obvious choice, and currently we have two very different implementations available: Samsung's
iris scanning
on the Note 8, and Apple's Face ID
on the iPhone X.
According to OnLeaks, the back features twin cameras in a vertical orientation for better depth sensing for AR; facial
recognition and
iris scanning; IP68 water resistance; an 18.5:9 aspect ratio display, similar to that found
on the Samsung Galaxy S8; and rear glass panel to support wireless charging.