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To: jean who wrote (13795)	6/6/1999 2:06:00 PM
From: David	Respond to of 26039

A few reasons why wireless phone makers should like a built-in biometric element: (1) Prevents phone theft (same reason applies to laptop computers) (2) Prevents phone use fraud (3) Appropriately screens access to data bases (for those phones that can connect to the Internet) I doubt we have a 'help desk' reason for sales, but the others listed above probably make a stronger business case for a cell phone biometric scanner than a desktop biometric scanner. And the Motorola-generation scanner will be cheaper and more convenient than the present first-generation IDT/Compaq product that is already selling respectable numbers. (I assume Compaq will upgrade ASAP.) David PS -- Jean, I agree with your MSFT remark.

To: jean who wrote (13795)	6/6/1999 6:40:00 PM
From: steve	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 26039

Jean, I'm agreeing with you. Still, :) there are some companies not listed... and it is always nice to see the word "Partner" partner... (Bad John Wayne impression) A couple of links not in the bookmarks. Ontime Systems Limited ontime.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Skimpy evidence... go to second link and click pull down menu Horizon-Time and Attendance System - Biometrics Fingerscan solution for uniquely identifying and recording time attendance data, fully integrated with Human Resource Management System. The equipment also controls security systems by allowing access to authorized persons stl-horizon.com Fingerscan systems and Oracle... stl-horizon.com steve