Iris scanners are still mostly found in military installations and certain airport security checkpoints, but a new product from EyeLock wants to take them into your home. The Myris USB Authenticator is an iris scanner designed to plug easily into everyday computing, allowing for a quick scan of your eye in place of a password, nearly wherever you'd use one. The strongest use case is an OS-level login, but the device can also work with individual applications like email, online banking, or a universal password manager.
The science behind iris printing is more reliable than fingerprinting in many ways, but the complexities of getting a good print often nudge users into other biometrics. In a break from conventional iris scanners, Myris...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/6/5278526/a-new-handheld-iris-scanner-wants-to-protect-your-home-computer
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