The iVue is no ordinary device, however. The hand-held audio/video player is claimed to be the first device "capable of biometrically encrypting and decrypting digital media content." Veritouch says that only an "authorized user" can authenticate use of the player via a fingerprint and then use iVue to listen to music or watch videos.
iVue Story
Veritouch iVue
Full Version: New iVue uses biometric tech for DRM
*yawn* In other news: Gummi bears defeat fingerprint sensors
Who would actually pay extra money for something like this?
Who would actually pay extra money for something like this?
The investment in such ridiculous technologies make the record companies lose more money then they otherwise would.
Veritouch isn't the only company pursuing this method of DRM:
"...and CyberKey completed design and took first article delivery of its new CyberKeyMP3 devices. CyberKey has also executed on its enterprise product strategy with the announcement of its first strong authentication CyberKey with its new biometric CyberKeyBIO. CyberKeyBIO utilizes the onboard hardware based CyberKey identifier, and the user's thumb print to securely identify a use."
And now for you forward-looking types - here's a stock tip to cash in on biometric DRM
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"...and CyberKey completed design and took first article delivery of its new CyberKeyMP3 devices. CyberKey has also executed on its enterprise product strategy with the announcement of its first strong authentication CyberKey with its new biometric CyberKeyBIO. CyberKeyBIO utilizes the onboard hardware based CyberKey identifier, and the user's thumb print to securely identify a use."
And now for you forward-looking types - here's a stock tip to cash in on biometric DRM
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