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Iris recognition can be used for locking computers

NOV 13, 2014
Physics Today

MIT Technology Review : Just like fingerprints, every person’s iris has a unique pattern, which is why the iris has been used for identification and security purposes for some time. Now, a company called EyeLock has created Myris, a peripheral device that can be plugged into a computer and used as an alternative to typing a password. Myris scans the user’s iris and stores the information in encrypted form. It can be configured not just for use for logging into the computer but also to specific programs or websites. The company is already in the process of working with several computer manufacturers to have the device built into their machines.

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