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Article: Biometric system-equipped condominiums getting popular.

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Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan)
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November 21, 2005
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Byline: Junko Suzuki

Nov. 21--TOKYO -- With crime rising, condominiums incorporating biometric systems able to identify people by scanning their faces, fingerprints or other physical characteristics are getting more numerous and popular.

Biometric technology is being used at atomic power plants, research institutes and other places requiring high security. Now safe condominiums equipped with such technology are attracting those living alone and families consisting of two earners.

Japan General Estate Co. began selling condominiums with common entrances equipped with auto locks and a biometric system to identify the irises of residents in 2004.

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