From: Robin (robintechnophobia.co.uk)
Date: Tue Jan 27 2004 - 03:41:55 CST

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That is why I said based on the print, you could incorporate some other
values such as a pin.

David Schwartz wrote:

>>I don't know how much consistant unique detail theire is in a thumb
>>print, but if the encryption key was built up based on the print then
>>none of these would matter.
>>
>>
>
> If the thumbppring is the key, then you're sunk. After all, the person's
>thumbprint is going to be on the pad unelss they carefully wipe it off after
>every time they use it. Even if they do wipe it off or the surface of the
>device is carefully designed to make lifting a print difficult, all you have
>to do is dust their phone, desk, or glass.
>
> DS
>
>
>
>

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