In those cases, the wearable device is acting like a key, and the resources being accessed need to make sure that the wearer is who she says she is. A patent filing has revealed Samsung is protecting a new wearable technology that reads the owner 's veins to establish and authenticate their identity . A sensor establishes the owner 's vein location , and compares it to an image it has memorised in order to confirm or deny the owner is who they say they are , part of a growing body of authentication techniques that will allow users to expand the potential uses of their wearables , allowing them to access a variety of systems that require the device to be sure it is being worn by its owner , for example emergency services , or keyless ignition , or smart front doors .
A patent filing has revealed Samsung is protecting a new wearable technology that reads the owner 's veins to establish and authenticate their identity . A sensor establishes the owner 's vein location , and compares it to an image it has memorised in order to confirm or deny the owner is who they say they are , part of a growing body of authentication techniques that will allow users to expand the potential uses of their wearables , allowing them to access a variety of systems that require the device to be sure it is being worn by its owner , for example emergency services , or keyless ignition , or smart front doors .