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 wearer's veins to establish and authenticate their identity. A sensor establishes the owner's vein structure, and compares it to an image it has memorised in order to confirm or deny the wearer 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 wearable to be sure it is being worn by its owner, for example banking services, or keyless ignition, or smart front doors.