Nymi Has a Heartbeat Sensor That Will Unlock Your Tech
Michael Baxter — February 16, 2014 — Tech
Heartbeat sensors are typically used in a medical sense but when you bring it into the tech world, a whole new world of possibilities opens up. Nymi is a password authenticator that uses a heartbeat sensor to unlock your technology for you.
In today's world everything is public, except for one's log-in credentials. Remembering the long list of passwords and usernames one uses for their phones, computers and e-mail accounts can be an annoying process if they differ greatly.
What Nymi by Bionym does is it allows people to sign into these things naturally by sensing one's unique heartbeat. You've heard of unique fingerprints opening things up but this is another step forward. Nymi acts a wristwatch type device that authenticates these things through Bluetooth once it identifies the heartbeat.
In today's world everything is public, except for one's log-in credentials. Remembering the long list of passwords and usernames one uses for their phones, computers and e-mail accounts can be an annoying process if they differ greatly.
What Nymi by Bionym does is it allows people to sign into these things naturally by sensing one's unique heartbeat. You've heard of unique fingerprints opening things up but this is another step forward. Nymi acts a wristwatch type device that authenticates these things through Bluetooth once it identifies the heartbeat.
Trend Themes
1. Heartbeat-based Authentication - Heartbeat sensors are being utilized for authentication and unlocking devices, presenting new opportunities for security innovation.
2. Wearable Technology for Authentication - Wearable devices, such as the Nymi wristband, are being developed to provide natural and convenient authentication for users.
3. Biometric Authentication - Biometric identification is becoming more prevalent in tech authentication, with heartbeat sensing being one of the latest innovations.
Industry Implications
1. Tech Hardware - There is an opportunity for tech companies to integrate heartbeat sensors into their devices, providing a new level of security for users.
2. Cybersecurity - Heartbeat authentication technology has the potential to revolutionize the cybersecurity industry, offering a more secure and convenient way to protect sensitive data.
3. Wearable Technology - Wearable technology companies have an opportunity to explore the use of biometric authentication, such as heartbeat sensors, to enhance user experience and security.
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