Over the years, fingerprinting has evolved from an inky mess to pressing fingers on sensor screens to even a few touch-free systems that work at a short distance. Now a company has developed a prototype of a device that can scan fingerprints from up to two meters away, an approach that could prove especially useful at security checkpoints in places like Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fingerprints Go the Distance
Scanning prints at two meters could mean safer security checks (TechnologyReview.com)
