23/09/2019
FINANCIAL SERVICES : Nymi, the authentication bracelet based on heart rate that allows for instant payment ⚡
Bionym, a Canadian startup, has just opened pre-orders for a biometric bracelet that uses heartbeat as an identifier. Called Nymi, it replaces passwords to unlock access to terminals and online services, but can also be used to pay for or control sign language interfaces. Nymi includes an electrocardiogram sensor, a microcontroller, a Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy module, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. An electrode placed in contact with the wrist and another placed in the closing loop are used to capture the heart rate.