What is Palm vein authentication?
What is "Vein Authentication"?
From security systems for the average family home to protection of personal information, anti-theft devices for cars and other
vehicles, and world-wide anti-terrorist systems, relatively safe, low-risk security systems are being sought in a large variety
of fields.
Biometrics (biological identification), which is able to identify an individual to a high degree of accuracy by using the
biological characteristics of the human body, is currently being focused on as the most reliable means of personal identification.
Within this field, "vein authentication", which uses image recognition and optical technology to scan the normally invisible
vein pattern of the palm, back of the hand, fingers, etc. has the properties of being highly accurate and highly resistant
to counterfeiting, impersonation, and other dishonest actions.
The world first "non-contact vein authentication" technology developed by Fujitsu offers even more security and ease of use while overcoming previous problems. This page provides a detailed introduction into "non-contact vein authentication", which has been called the ultimate authentication scheme.
Anticipated Practical Applications
The "non-contact vein authentication" system developed by Fujitsu only requires the palm to be held over the surface of
the sensor. The world's first "palm vein authentication" system makes high precision personal authentication possible
without touching the device. This is an authentication system that is also user friendly for people with physical disabilities
as well as for children and the elderly.
This introduces various practical applications and possibilities, including example cases where the system is already being
installed.
Interview with a developer
Scanning the vein pattern from an outstretched hand to accurately identify an individual? What kind of device in the world
is capable of this?
When we focus on "biometrics" and making it easy for people to use, a variety of operational problems arise. From the
point of view of the user, how can it be made safe and easy to use?
We tried directly asking the developers who worked on resolving the problems that arose during product-level device development
and research and development into application technologies.
(Note) Palm vein authentication devices are developed and manufactured by Fujitsu Frontech on behalf of Fujitsu Limited.
PalmSecure™
The leading edge technology known as "palm vein authentication" can be easily integrated into customer products.
These products are sold in Japan only.