Juroku Bank Adopts Hitachi's Finger Vein Authentication System for ATM Machines.Tokyo, Japan, Nov 24, 2005 - (JCNN JCNN Japan Corporate News Network ) - Hitachi announced on November 21 that the Juroku Bank in Gifu has adopted its proprietary finger vein authentication system The combination of authentication server and authenticator, which may be separate devices or both reside in the same unit such as an access point or network access server. The authentication server contains a database of user names, passwords and policies, and the authenticator physically and will begin offering a biometrics service for customers on December 26. The bank will issue a cash card embedded with an IC chip and install automated teller machines automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. (ATMs) with a finger vein authentication system provided by Hitachi. Hitachi will provide comprehensive support to the bank in everything from issuing smart cash cards to installing the authentication system to ATMs. Initially the service will be available at the bank's head office and its Gifu Chuo Branch. The bank plans to deploy ATMs with the finger vein authentication system at all branches. With this move, the bank aims to reinforce its security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security and prevent crimes, such as unauthorized withdrawal and credit card skimming. Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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