Sony Goes from eReader to USB Finger Vein Reader
Sony's stretching into the security market with an alternative to the fingerprint scanner, the FVA-U1 USB Vein Authentication Device.
Sony Develops Compact Sized, High Speed, High Accuracy Finger Vein Authentication Technology Dubbed "mofiria"
"mofiria" uses a unique method where a CMOS sensor diagonally captures scattered light inside the finger veins, making a plane layout possible. As a result, a small and more flexible design can be realized in building this technology into mobile devices.
| Main characteristics of "mofiria" |
| 1) |
| Compact size realized by "reflecting scattering light method" |
| 2) |
| Fast data processing using a unique algorithm |
| 3) |
| High accuracy and user-friendly interface with automatic correction of the finger position |
Sony hopes to attract businesses where security is key, hospitals, universities and information security specialists with this new product offering.
clipped from www.sony.net
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