So how can these devices be linked to computers and
smartphones that need passwords? The electronic tattoo is like a sticker
that sticks on your skin for around a week
. It contains antennae and
sensors that serve as an authentication tool for your electronic devices.
Similarly, the pill contains a chip that is activated
in the acidic environment of the stomach
. Once it is activated, it sends
out an 18-bit authentication signal that makes you an authentication token.
Your smartphone or other device will recognize the signal, thus removing the
need for a password.
The pill has to be taken every day to maintain the
effect, which could be a slight disadvantage. You may forget your password, but
you will have to remember to take the pill
These devices will take some time before they are available for use;
however, they appear to be a promising benefit with the more frequent use of digital
technology that is coupled with the painful process of remembering passwords!