Biometric Security System Based on the Human Heartbeat

A biometric security system was developed that is based on the human heartbeat. The wearable prototype can stream in real time an identifying signature based on the electrical activity of a person's heart. The wearable device could be made in the form of a wristband or chest strap to serve as an alternative to such things as fingerprints and eye scans when those access control methods might be limited such as in a laboratory where gloves or eye protection may be necessary. The system uses HeartKey software developed by UK-based B-Secur that enables heart rate and other wellness indicators to be streamed in real time.