Some other services control systems
Amusement Ride
- (2005 Oct) Secure Identification Device proposes an Amusement Ride Operator Verification device to make sure that the proper person operates the ride, in addition of the regular key.
TV remote control
- (2005) NTT shows a TV remote control prototype using their brand new fingerprint sensor.
- (2006 Sep) Ruwido unveils the Voco technology platform.

- (2014) Crucialtech claims the world first biometric (fingerprint) remote :)
Console Game
- (2006 Jul) Envizions Evo Phase One Launches On October 20, 2006 In North America. Contains a built-in biometric fingerprint reader but which one? and where? Is that serious (with Zvetco, so an Authentec sensor)?
Surveillance
- (2005 Jan) Konami & Takara Toys unveil the Tera Security robot, able to perform some surveillance, and is disabled with fingerprint, hidden in the tongue :)
Aviation fueling
- (2005 Dec) Deadman Technologies' Wireless Biometric Deadman
combines wireless and biometric technology to read fingerprints and wirelessly allow
only authorized attendants aviation fueling ability (unjammable).
Have a look at the video to know more about this.
Cloakroom
- (2008 Apr) IDScan releases Cloakscan, a fingerprint-based cloakroom system.
Voice Recorder
- (2008 Apr) Sanyo releases the ICR-PS1000M Diply Talk, the first PCM Voice Recorder with a built-in fingerprint sensor.
- (2008 Feb) Olympus unveils the DS-5000iD voice recorder, with an optical sweep built-in fingerprint sensor from Mitsumi(?).
- (2015 Jul) Finz is offering recorders (video and voice), with a built-in fingerprint sensor from ... Atrua??? where the hell did they find the parts!
- (2017) Bluetooth recorder, with a built-in Fingerprint Cards sensor.
Camera
- (2009 Aug) Some leaks about the Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera>: first camera with a fingerprint reader!
Coffee Machine
- (2010 Jun) Saeco introduces the Xelsis Digital ID SLX 8870 MS a coffee machine with a fingerprint sensor.
Thermostat
- (2005 Jun) A tamper-proof secure thermostat that allows a homeowner to control the access to temperature settings in their homes.

- (2007) Biometrx smartSTAT.
Electric switch
- (2009 May) Schneider Electric (South Africa) launches the Harmony XB5S electric switch which includes a fingerprint system from Sagem.
Washing machine
Yes, washing machine... to alternate man/woman usage.
- (2005 Mar) Servicio Estacion (Barcelona, Spain) unveils the "Te Toca", a washing machine that forces people to alternate its use.
Lighter
A fingerprint enabled lighter ? Childproof !
Patent application US20100045430 (2008). Amazingly low cost ($10 range!).
- (2016) Shenzhen Super Electric Technology Arc Fingerprint Plasma Lighter. (alibaba)
- (2016) Xian SAMING Technology Electronic USB Charging Metal Windproof Lighters Dual Arc Fingerprint Lighter.
- (2016) Shenzhen Super Technology fingerprint USB Rechargeable Flameless Windproof Cigar Cigarette Lighter. (alibaba)
- (2016) New Ultrathin Metal Lighters Fingerprint Induction Double-sided Cigarette Lighter USB With Charging. (aliexpress)
- (2016 Sep) PIRO lighter, from Slovenia.
- (2018)
FingerCrystal lighter
指纹打火机
Vape Mods
- (2019 May) Asmodus Minikin 3s fingerprint protected.