A few days ago, the National Retail Show NRF2024 was held at the Javits Convention and Exhibition Center in New York, and Sandstar and Qualcomm jointly appeared at NRF for the second time. In 2023, Sandstar and Qualcomm will jointly demonstrate the sixth generation of smart vending machines based on dynamic vision and terminal computing at the NRF for the first time. The recognition speed and accuracy of the sixth-generation intelligent vending machine are astonishing.
This time, Sandstar and Qualcomm, together with technology companies such as Global Payments, Redrock Biometrics, and Teplo, demonstrated the sixth-generation smart vending machine with integrated palm print payment system, bringing a new shopping experience: users only need to place their palms on the reader, and the system can complete identity verification and payment authorization through unique palm print features, open the door immediately, select goods at will, and settle when the door is closed, the whole process is fast and safe.
The combination of palmprint technology and smart vending machines is not only a revolution in payment methods, but also a major advancement in the smart retail experience, which not only makes the payment process more convenient and secure, but also sets new standards in terms of privacy protection and applicable scenarios.
Security. Compared to traditional biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition, the details in the palmprint are more complex, including features such as lines, folds, and textures, which makes it much more difficult to fake or deceive the palmprint system.
Privacy. Since the face is often exposed, there is a risk of being illegally captured and copied. Palm print payment emphasizes the active participation of users and will not inadvertently capture the user's biometric information, which is an important consideration in protecting personal privacy.
Accuracy. It is not susceptible to external environmental factors, such as light changes, facial expressions, makeup, etc., which may affect the accuracy of facial recognition, while palm print payment can operate stably in various environments. The contactless nature also means that the user does not need to touch any equipment, reducing wear and tear on the equipment and reducing the possibility of cross-contamination.
Applicability. In scenarios where the crowd is relatively fixed, such as offices, factories, schools, gyms, etc., palm print payment can be quickly recognized, which greatly shortens the waiting time of customers and improves the efficiency of checkout. Also, given cultural and religious differences, facial recognition may be less popular or even unacceptable among certain social groups, while palm print payments offer a more neutral and generally acceptable method.
This NRF, the sixth-generation smart vending machine + palm print payment solution, has attracted a lot of attention, and also makes Sandstar Vision very optimistic about the development of this form in the global field. Here, we also welcome payment technology partners at home and abroad to expand the application and ecology in this field with us.