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Fingerprint payment gaining consumer acceptance

September 10, 2006

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: The idea of shopping without bringing a purse or wallet might take some time to catch on, but companies using the finger-scan system say that, store-by-store, it is gaining acceptance.

"It's very well received," said Juanita Kocanda, manager of public affairs for grocer Jewel-Osco. "We get positive feedback, especially from the people who write checks, because it comes right out of your checking account and you don't have to write a check."

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