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The ephemeral tattoo VivaInk will be used to unlock the screen of Moto X.
Tattoo connected Savour how to unlock your smartphone
To unlock the screen of a smartphone, there are already many solutions. The most classic is definitely the PIN code. On the iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5 and HTC One Max, it is possible to unlock the phone using a finger on the biometric sensor. And recently, Google introduced Android L, the newest version of its mobile operating system, the screen can be unlocked automatically when the watch connected Android Wear owner is nearby.
But the existence of this multitude of solutions does not stop exploring new ideas. The company VivaInk has the merit of being original. In recent months, we have seen the emergence of different types of connected objects. And it seems that VivaInk has embarked on tattooing connected.
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More exactly, it is an instant tattoo 160 microns thick, adhering to the skin and water-resistant, which will allow to unlock a smartphone, through NFC thereof. For now, the smart-tattoo only works with Motorola Moto X ( acquired by Lenovo ). But on its website, the manufacturer made it clear he does not exclude the compatibility with other mobile devices.
The tattoo is not permanent, it has a shelf life of 5 days from the time it was applied on the skin. A pack of 10 tattoos still costs 10 dollars. Between this and the biometric sensor, hearts could easily swing. It remains to be seen whether this electronic tattoo will not cause adverse effects. The manufacturer states that the product has been tested and validated.