No wallet, no phone, no problem. A neural network learned from images of millions of artificial hands to achieve accuracy higher than scanning two irises. Amazon One is a fast, convenient, and contactless experience that enables customers to leave their wallets (and even their phones) at home. They can instead use the palm of their hand for everyday activities like paying at a store, presenting a loyalty card, verifying their age, or entering a venue. Currently, Amazon One is being rolled out to more than 500 Whole Foods Market stores and dozens of third-party locations, including travel retailers, sports and entertainment venues, convenience stores, and grocers. At each location, you will see a small Amazon One device—a type of scanner that uses infrared light—to recognize the unique lines, grooves, and ridges on your palm, and the pulsating network of veins just under the skin.
