Samsung has essentially used the strengths
of iris scanning to mask the weakness of face unlock and vice versa.
The front camera is capable
of both iris scanning and facial recognition.
«Due to some limits
of iris scanning such as speed and accuracy, we have decided to add facial recognition to the Galaxy S8,» a Samsung official was quoted as saying.
The devices support Intelligent Scan, a new verification mode that intelligently fuses the collective strength
of iris scanning and facial recognition technology to quickly and conveniently unlock a user's phone in any environment.
Here are the major differences: Face ID combines the best
of iris scanning and face recognition.
The Galaxy S9's implementation is called Intelligent Scan and uses a combination
of iris scanning and two - dimensional facial recognition.
Once you book an appointment, the candidate applying for the card has to go to the centre with the appropriate proofs and also supposed to present a biometric data in the form of records
of the iris scan and fingerprints.
Not exact matches
They both have beautiful, edge - to - edge displays, top -
of - the - line cameras, and futuristic features like wireless charging and
iris scanning.
The respondents were also in favour
of the expansion
of programs like Nexus, which allows faster processing
of pre-screened travellers to the U.S. and Canada by using photo - ID with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and
iris scanning.
It will form part
of the bureau's long - awaited, $ 1 billion Next Generation Identification (NGI) programme, which will also add biometrics such as
iris scans, DNA analysis and voice identification to the toolkit.
In a typical
iris scan, a camera snaps an image
of a person's eye while it is bathed in near - infrared light.
Move over, fingerprints and
iris scans, because a new form
of biometric identification may soon be joining you — body odor.
Biometric systems can
scan fingerprints,
irises, faces, and even voices to establish whether a person should have access to a service or piece
of hardware.
Florida is considering legislation to sharply regulate the use
of fingerprint, palm print,
iris scans and other biometric identification systems once found only in futuristic thrillers such as «Mission: Impossible» and «Minority Report.»
Samsung was showcasing a demo application
of retrieving Aadhaar details where a user has to enter their Aadhaar number and the app will
scan the
iris to verify the details
of the user stored on the Aadhaar server.
For biometrics authentication, the Galaxy S7 series came only with a fingerprint scanner, while the Galaxy S8 series comes with a number
of new security features, including
iris scanning and face detection.
The feature enables the Galaxy S9 to authenticate the user's identity by a combination
of face recognition and
iris scanning for improved results in cases where either one
of the methods might struggle.
The pursuit
of biometric data in facial
scans,
iris patterns and fingerprints all add to our burgeoning and invisible electronic profiles, amounting to a sinister accumulation
of personal information on databases that capture and categorise humans according to outward appearance, unique bodily traits and even DNA sequencing.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced last December that it intends to collect biometrics (unique identifiers such as fingerprints, facial images and
iris scans) from certain foreign nationals
of 29 countries and one territory.
The novelty
of features like facial recognition and
iris scanning has worn off and I find myself using the fingerprint scanner.
In an obvious attempt to replicate Apple's Face ID system, Samsung has introduced a new combination face -
scanning /
iris -
scanning feature that can be used to unlock the phone instead
of the fingerprint scanner.
The camera works as a security system, too, though it lacks the sophistication
of Apple's Face ID, found on the iPhone X. Samsung combined two existing features, face unlock and
iris scanning, into a feature called Intelligent
Scan.
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.
The Pixel 2 does have Face Unlock, which has been a feature
of Android for some time now, but
scanning an
iris is something only the Galaxy S9 can do in this case.
Apple is widely rumored to launch a high - end iPhone with an edge - to - edge OLED display this year, which has been variously called the «iPhone 8» or «iPhone X» to commemorate the smartphone's tenth anniversary, and rumors suggest the device will an include
iris scanner to authenticate with your eyes.iPhone 8 concept by visual designer Moe SlahTaiwanese website DigiTimes, citing unnamed «industry sources,» claims the so - called «iPhone 8» will include an OLED display, wireless charging, and
iris scanning technology, the latter
of which would presumably enable iPhone users to unlock their device or use Apple Pay by authenticating with their eyes.A person's
iris, or the circular colored muscle
of the eye, contains a complex and random pattern that is unique to each individual.DigiT
The company's 2016 phablet may have received a lot
of negative press, but the
iris scanning technology was definitely a stunning feat at the time.
The feature enables the Galaxy S9 to authenticate the user's identity by a combination
of face recognition and
iris scanning for improved results in cases where either one
of the methods might struggle.
In terms
of device security the S9 definitely has you covered, with it offering face recognition,
iris scanning, and fingerprint
scanning capabilities.
It
scans the
iris of your eyes to give access to the device.
This year's iPhone 8 will offer a «revolutionary» FaceTime camera that will be capable
of facial recognition and
iris scanning, according to one reliable analyst.
While Samsung offers a variety
of security methods for unlocking the Note 8, including
iris scanning (first added to the Galaxy series with the Note 7), facial recognition and an awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor that sits beside the Note 8's most exciting feature, the phone's dual camera.
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.
But anyone who's used
iris scanning on a Galaxy S8 can tell you it doesn't take a couple
of seconds.
The Galaxy S9 + also comes with a new «intelligent
scan» feature that uses a combination
of facial recognition and
iris scanning to authenticate, and while the OnePlus 5T also has a face unlock feature, it isn't as secure as what Samsung is offering.
Windows Hello
scans your
iris with the help
of onboard
iris scanner and uses the same to unlock the device.
Since these phones are usually sold in developing markets — markets where Samsung Pay hasn't arrived yet — the push for
iris scanning technology in budget phones could also mean the Korean tech giant has plans to roll out the digital wallet service to more
of these developing markets.
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.
The Galaxy S9's Intelligent
Scan is a step in the right direction — it combines
iris scanning with face recognition so that one
of those methods will unlock your phone should the other one fail — but it's not nearly as secure or seamless as what the iPhone X can pull off.
By the looks
of it, Intelligent
Scan combines two - dimensional
iris and facial
scanning for a more secure method than either alone.
Samsung's new Intelligent
Scan system pairs the
iris scanner with the facial recognition system in order to help you unlock your phone quicker with a trade - off in the level
of security.
I think in future iterations
of this once Apple has perfected face
scanning, they will also incorporate
iris scanning.
For mobile banking, we are thinking
of applying
iris scanning for large transactions, and are already talking with banks in some countries,»
Apple dropped the fingerprint scanner in favour
of Face ID, which Samsung counters with Intelligent
Scan, which fuses face recognition and
iris scanning.
It performs reliably and far exceeds the functionality
of Samsung's
iris scanning technology.
10nm processor, 6 GB
of RAM,
iris scanning security, IP68 water / dust resistance and mighty 3,300 mAh battery.
Still on matter
of biometric authentication, Samsung Galaxy S9 is also expected to up the game with respect to
iris scanning.
The mention
of iris recognition in Kuo's notes is a tad surprising because some earlier reports have claimed that Apple is more interested in facial recognition that
iris -
scanning technology is not in the cards for the next iPhone.
Further confirming this, on a beta version
of Samsung's Android Oreo a hidden feature was found dubbed «Intelligent
Scan,» which reportedly combines
iris and face
scanning «to improve accuracy and security even in low or very bright light.»
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.
Samsung's flagship phones for this year, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8, already have
iris scanning technology, so it is being speculated that the South Korean company could be one - upping Apple by adding 3D sensing technology as an extra layer
of security to the Galaxy S9's camera module.