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Japan is introducing a system which could replace both cash and credit cards. There are hopes the move will attract more tourists to the country, while easing payment and dispensing with the need for cards or cash. Tests are starting this summer.
The experiment will collect usage data on spending, location, frequency and so on, before all of this is turned into big data and the government gets a good idea of the idea’s potential. It will also tell authorities what improvements they can make to Japan’s tourist infrastructure.
Some don’t believe the idea has a chance, however. They doubt that everyone will be fine with submitting their fingerprints. Either way, Aeon Bank in Tokyo promises to become the first bank in Japan to have an ATM relying on your fingerprint for identification.
originally posted by: FamCore
a reply to: intrptr
That's what the toes are for - but the toeprint-recognition software costs extra for the vendors to use so there is an added $2.00 surcharge
originally posted by: gator2001
a reply to: gladtobehere
I doubt it would work. As you pointed out, lots of fingers would be missing. Also, your fingers would require a security system because everywhere you touch, your fingerprint could be lifted.
Walking around without gloves on your hands would be akin to walking around with cash hanging out of your pocket.
Bad idea.
fingerprints to replace cash.
originally posted by: TzarChasm
originally posted by: gator2001
a reply to: gladtobehere
I doubt it would work. As you pointed out, lots of fingers would be missing. Also, your fingers would require a security system because everywhere you touch, your fingerprint could be lifted.
Walking around without gloves on your hands would be akin to walking around with cash hanging out of your pocket.
Bad idea.
There is this thing called a heart rate monitor. The same technology would prevent the scanner from accepting a finger with no pulse. I imagine fingerprint security could be augmentated with facial recognition. As long as we're handing our prints over, why not?
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Azureblue
Imagine what one could tell about a person from their cradle to grave purchase history.
I imagine one could market to that person more effectively.
Other than that, who the hell cares?