Not exact matches
Fingerprints, iris scans and even voice
recognition could all help provide a speedy
authentication method.
Mutual legal
recognition of
authentication methods to be contained (as they are currently contained) in international instruments such as free trade agreements.
It's not just Samsung, but Huawei and other Chinese smartphone vendors that are trying hard to make in - display fingerprint
recognition work, as 3D facial
authentication methods remain expensive and risky.
All three are widely expected to snub conventional fingerprint
recognition methods and rely solely on facial
authentication while keeping screen bezels as thin as possible.
A recent survey of 129 hackers conducted by security firm Bitglass found facial
recognition was considered the second least effective security tool behind standard passwords (facial
recognition was also rated as the worst tool six times more often than fingerprint
authentication) so hackers will be happy to take a crack at Apple's attempt at the
authentication method and see if the company can instill some trust in the tool.
Users will have a choice of
authentication methods as well, including support for fingerprint
recognition.
Whether it comes from Fujitsu or another company, iris scanning provides a much better and faster
authentication method than fingerprint reading or facial
recognition.
For what is worth, Kuo sees facial
recognition as the superior
authentication method.