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To: HerbVic who wrote (166654)	2/28/2014 12:29:17 PM
From: sylvester80	1 Recommendation Recommended By Ryan Bartholomew Respond to of 213167

Most, including myself, were completely unaware of Motorola's foray into fingerprint sensors. Apple wasn't unaware. Motorola had a finger print sensor 2 years earlier. Apple just copied the idea.

To: HerbVic who wrote (166654)	2/28/2014 12:41:29 PM
From: Ryan Bartholomew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213167

Most, including myself, were completely unaware of Motorola's foray into fingerprint sensors. While it wasn't an obscure phone by any means (it was still being sold recently), I agree - most weren't aware. I was pointing out that newness alone wouldn't explain the fears, as the technology already existed on phones. I don't equate the open to developers attribute to an increase in sophistication, nor should you. It's a matter of preference, I suppose. You're right - it's just a door to new functions - but being able to provide that door in a functional manner is, in my opinion, an advancement. What it leads to certainly will be. I'm actually working on a project that will tap this. I think we're more likely to see voice matching biometrics applied to identification long before heart signatures. Great point. I agree. I should have included voice as one of my examples. Any combo of data coming from a body that can be solely, or better, in combination to uniquely identify would be useful. Jumping into visionary mode... the same concept can be used to not only securely identify a user, but also the environment. Chemical signature detection for smells, etc. I'm likely in the minority, but I'd love it if my phone not only knows who I am and where I am, but also what I'm having for dinner. "Oooh, I detect you are eating a fine steak. Just so you know, XYZ wine is sold by this restaurant and would pair wonderfully with it!"Freaky to most, but I'd enjoy it!