Instead of scanning fingerprints to determine a person is who they say they are (unless they’re holding someone’s dismembered finger, naturally), Fujitsu’s vein sensor does the job… only in a much smaller device, measuring just 29mm wide, 11.2mm tall and 29mm thick.
Sony has announced “mofiria,” a biometric technology that relies on the unique vein pattern in fingers to authenticate users. Apparently, this method is more accurate than traditional fingerprint techniques.