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One-Step Authentication

High-tech recognition tools streamline logins and payment

Implications - An innovative point-of-sale and login solution, one-step authentication features enable seamless use of mobile technology for communicative and digital payment purposes. By eliminating a time-consuming step in the process, brands are likely to gain a higher percentage of users based on convenience alone. Improved security measures offered, such as biometric authentication tools, temper fears around the safeguarding of valuable consumer payment data.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Authentication - Innovative payment and security solutions that use biometric authentication are becoming increasingly popular with consumers looking for convenience and security.
2. Seamless Transactions - People are looking for quick and hassle-free payment solutions, which is fueling the development of technologies that streamline transactions.
3. Connected Devices - The proliferation of smart devices is driving the demand for digital security solutions that protect personal information and offer ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Financial Technology (fintech) - Fintech companies that offer biometric authentication solutions, seamless payments, and digital security have the opportunity to disrupt traditional banking and payment systems.
2. Retail - Retailers can benefit from offering streamlined payment solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive sales.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - Connected device manufacturers can differentiate themselves by offering secure devices that protect personal information with biometric authentication technology.
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Featured Examples

Fingerprint Authentication Wallets
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The 'Cashew' Smart Wallet Opens Only to Your Unique Fingerprint
When it comes to security, fingerprint authentication is leading the way in the industry with everything from smartphones, to computers incorporating it with the ‘Cashew’ Smart Wallet... MORE
Biometric Banking Wristbands
Biometric Banking Wristbands
This Wearable Payment Device Uses Your Pulse for Authentification
This wearable payment device moves beyond mobile banking to not just wearables, but biometric authentication technology. Described by Forbes as a buzzy wearable tech gadget worth investing in, the... MORE
Face Recognition Payment Tools
Face Recognition Payment Tools
Alibaba's 'Smile To Pay' Lets You Pay Via Face Scan
Smile To Pay is an innovative new payment service, being tested by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, that uses facial recognition technology to verify payers’ identities. Currently in beta... MORE
Biometric Credit Cards
Biometric Credit Cards
This New Credit Card Uses Facial Recognition Technology to Prevent Fraud
MasterCard has just announced that it will begin making biometric credit cards that will help to keep your finances more secure. The new cards will use your phone’s front-facing camera and... MORE
Biometric Lunch Payments
Biometric Lunch Payments
A Pennsylvania School Offers Free Lunches in Exchange for Fingerprints
The Pennsylvania school recently announced that it was introducing a biometric lunch payment option for its students. Rather than using traditional payment methods like cash, credit or Interac, the... MORE
Biometric Digital Security Systems
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The 'Privy' Digital Security System Protects Cyber Information
The onslaught of connected devices for the average consumer has created a newfound need for digital security, which the ‘Privy’ system aims to help maintain. Designed by Vaibhav Singh... MORE
Fingerprint-Accessed Mobile Interfaces
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Uses Fingertip Authentication
The latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system accepts fingertip scans as a form of payment via Google Play. While other smartphones can use fingertip scanning to unlock screens, this latest... MORE

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