Car biometrics
December 19th, 2008 by rbanks
Prototype Scanner Gives Middle Finger To Drunk Driving
“The device combines an identification security system with fingerprint testing. A driver places his middle finger inside a scanning box which analyzes the grooves of the fingerprint, as well as the chemical properties of the skin (such as oils or sweat). Within twenty seconds, the board reveals whether the driver’s condition is suitable to drive. If the blood-alcohol level is above the legal limit, the engine will lock up. The gadget also serves as a theft prevention device. The finger print scanner has a database of people allowed to drive the car, so no one can break in and take it for a ride, even if they’re sober.”
Wired.com
