Fujitsu has partnered with Ingenico to make its palm vein authentication technology for in-store payments widely accessible.
This collaboration integrates Ingenico’s Axium range of Android payment terminals with technology from Fujitsu Frontech North America’s subsidiary, Fulcrum Biometrics. The innovative system allows shoppers to identify themselves and authenticate their payments simply by passing their palm over a near-infrared sensor, eliminating the need for cards or PINs.
To enroll customers in the service, merchants first capture a near-infrared scan of the palm using a specialized device developed by Ingenico that incorporates the Fujitsu PalmSecure-F Pro Sensor and corresponding software. The resulting image is encrypted, tokenized, and securely linked to the customer’s payment card within Ingenico’s cloud environment.
Fujitsu has been offering its PalmSecure technology for over a decade, but with the rise of contactless and mobile payments, along with Ingenico’s support, the company believes the system is primed for widespread adoption. Ken Nosker, CEO of Fulcrum Biometrics and Fujitsu Frontech North America VP of biometrics, stated, “Our retail customers are lining up to pilot the technology.
“By combining Fujitsu Frontech North America’s unmatched expertise in biometric hardware and identification with Ingenico’s global reach and payments capabilities, our solution will be transformative for merchants worldwide.”