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Biometric Business

More traditional scientific data is fueling large and small organizations

Implications - Though the phrase Big Data is making waves among marketers, the idea of data analysis is nothing new to those in more scientific industries. With this in mind, it is unsurprising that businesses are now using scientific data to find deeper insights than the simple accumulation of consumers' brand interactions. This speaks to the level of competition and diversity of uses within the world of data.
Workshop Question - What sorts of biometric systems could your brand implement for consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Scientific Data Analysis - More businesses are using scientific data to gain deeper insights and find more diverse uses for their data.
2. Biometric Payment Systems - Multiple companies are exploring new, more secure ways of conducting payment transactions using biometric markers such as facial recognition, finger-vein reading, and sound-based technology.
3. Facial Recognition Software in Retail - Facial recognition software is being used in retail environments to improve customer relationships and satisfaction by detecting unhappy customers and suggesting personalized shopping experiences based on emotions.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The biometric payment systems trend can be applied to multiple technology-driven industries that require secure and efficient payment transactions.
2. Food Industry - Emotional meal apps that use facial recognition technology to suggest food selections depending on the users' mood can be used by restaurants and grocery delivery services to generate comprehensive consumer data and improve customer satisfaction.
3. Retail Industry - The trend of facial recognition software in retail environments presents opportunities for businesses to personalize customer experiences and gain valuable data insights to improve their bottom line.
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Featured Examples

Emotional Meal Apps
Emotional Meal Apps
This Facial Recognition App Utilizes Mood Mapping to Make Food Suggestions
Facial recognition software has been used for a number of applications, including biometric payments, robotic household assistants and now mood mapping food suggestions. Developed by El Bulli chef... MORE
Biometric Fast Food Kiosks
Biometric Fast Food Kiosks
'Bite' is a Facial Recognition Kiosk That Makes It Easier to Order Food
‘Bite’ is a self-serving facial recognition kiosk that’s contributing that’s to an enhanced customer experience at casual fast food restaurant chains. Guests of McDonald&#... MORE
Sound-Based Mobile Payments
Sound-Based Mobile Payments
ToneTag Lets Consumers Make Secure Mobile Payments with Sound
As of now, there’s a growing market for biometric solutions to help consumers make secure mobile payments, but ToneTag is a start-up that’s introducing something entirely new. ToneTag... MORE
Biometric Payment Methods
Biometric Payment Methods
'Fingopay' Authenticates Sales Using a Finger-Vein Reading System
Nets, a Nordic payment provider is exploring the possibility of trialing ‘Fingopay’ a biometric payment method that utilizes a finger-vein reading system to eliminate credit cards and... MORE
Retail Facial Recognition Services
Retail Facial Recognition Services
Walmart is Developing Technology to Detect Unhappy Shoppers
American super store Walmart plans to utilize in-store facial recognition to ensure heightened customer satisfaction. To foster more honest relationships between customers and employees, the chain... MORE
Implanted Microchip Tickets
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Transit Operator SJ is Testing Ticket Validation via NFC Microchips
Sweden’s passenger train operator SJ is now testing a new kind of ticket validation system that involves equipping commuters with embedded NFC microchips. As a result of this project developed... MORE

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