Amazon has filed a patent application to verify a user with a camera , using a camera to both identify a user through facial recognition and allow them to perform an action like blinking as verification . The patent suggest the technology could be used on a number of devices, including desktops, laptops, phones and tablets. The patent suggests that this technology could improve online security to deter hackers , in addition to replacing the need to type in passwords .
Amazon has filed a patent application to verify a user with a camera , using a camera to both identify a user through facial recognition and allow them to perform an action like blinking as verification . The patent suggests that this technology could improve online security to deter hackers , in addition to replacing the need to type in passwords .