Biometric Daemon

The Biometric Daemon describes a kind of electronic pet that thrives on the biometric properties of its user and which can be used for authentication and identity management. It is based on the novels of Philip Pullman.
The concept was developed by Pam Briggs (Northumbria University - PaCT Lab) and Patrick Olivier (Newcastle University - Culture Lab) - with a PDF link to the scientific paper here:
http://www.usenix.org/event/upsec08/tech/full_papers/briggs/briggs.pdf

The film was written and directed by Jim Kitson (Foreseeable Futures)

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Biometrics
• Daemon
• Authentication
• Identity
• Security
• Tamagotchi
• Electronic
• Pet

[ECAbrams]

I cannot tell if they're making fun of the concept or advocating for it.

[sesc79]

I think those who know know Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' novels won't agree! :-)

[bloochoo]

yeh like...biometric deamons..as part of a credit card..to read the data such as ur pin...linked to its owner so only ur DNA can activate it...and if its lost or apart from the owners DNA it stresses and dies an is rendred unusable

[BanditSamurai]

They should call it a biometric baby. that term would be more accurate...

[Dommestique]

Shouldn't you be asking "when", not "where"... Personally I like the idea of a "pet" daemon, but think idea of a biometric identifier of this type belongs in Room 101!

[liamboyd555]

great idea. great vid. having just watched the golden compass the other day, i really want one :)

[PATRICKLUKEOLIVIER]

What a laugh -- where can I buy one?