Touch ID system will not recognize iPhone 5S fingers "amputees"

Apple we "surprised" with the iPhone 5S to include in this a known fingerprint sensor Touch ID. This biometric sensor serve to unlock the phone and authenticate user identity in various functions such as mobile payments. Will thieves willing to cut the finger of the victim to take with the device, information, and other advantages? Experts say it will not help.

The theft of smartphones has become a widespread practice. In fact, the illegal market of these electronic devices has exploded. For this reason manufacturers seek security solutions that deter burglars. The most widely accepted alternative hitherto been able to detect software using GPS and WiFi triangulation and GSM networks, in turn, able to reset and disable the device. However, the technology provides us with new methods.
It has long been considering the possibility of including fingerprint sensor and security system on smartphones. In fact, Motorola has been taken in one of their models Atrix. It was not until the arrival of the iPhone 5S when this sensor will have the impact necessary to be known, yet behind it reach others like HTC One Max.

What functions develop?

Touch ID is a biometric sensor that Apple, by now, used to unlock the iPhone 5S and authenticate the owner's iTunes account. This will provide both the screen unlock pattern as payment for apps, music and movies, but there will be more profits in the future.

Security

Is it as safe as it seems? The fingerprint identification does seem a more serious face recognition developed on Android. It is also extremely comfortable, much more than the PIN security pattern. However, stories like a steal of a Mercedes Class S in Malaysia where the owner cut his finger to start and take the car (have a system-specific security (fingerprint recognition)) makes many arise which risks to their physical integrity may involve the iPhone 5S.
To dispel any doubts, the director of a leading company in the sector dedicated to biometrics detection systems has thwarted any conspiracy theory about it. According to Sebastien Taveau, Touch sensor ID iPhone 5S will not work by placing a finger amputee since the frequency used in the scan also detects the lower layers of the skin and they do not have the "properties" initials, when the finger part of the body, rather than the sensor is capable of detecting. We assume that this refers to the blood and other biological factors, moreover, do not explain. One way or another, with the explanation of this expert should have some peace of mind about it. And is that perhaps the "rich" is not as worrisome, but which are developing, where a team of the features of the iPhone 5S is so valuable, cut a finger at the victim to make it work such it's not such a crazy idea for those interested in this business concern. Will Apple stop this measure thefts high-end phones?