With crime rising, an increasing number of condominiums are being equipped with biometric security systems able to identify people by scanning their faces, fingerprints or other physical characteristics.
Biometric technology is currently used at nuclear power plants, research institutes and other facilities requiring high security. Now condominiums touting their enhanced safety features are incorporating the technology to attract singles and two-income families.
Japan General Estate Co. began selling condominiums in 2004 whose entrances come equipped with automatic locks and a biometric security system that identifies residents by scanning their irises.