The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, an invention with which you confirm your identity just by holding out your palm: palm vein authentication. This world's first biometric technology, developed by a large Japanese manufacturer in 2003, reads the unique vein patterns in the palm to verify users' identities. It's now used in over 60 countries and regions. Discover the little-known origin story behind this top invention.
| Title | Japan's Top Inventions - Season 3 Episode 13 Palm Vein Authentication |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
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| Alternative Titles | |
| Keyword | invention, craftsmanship |
| First Air Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Last Air date | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Season | 8 Season |
| Episode | 90 Episode |
| Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
| Popularity | 18.466 |
| Language | English |
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