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Vein matching

Vein matching is like a secret code that our body uses to identify us. It helps to prove who we are, just like a password or a fingerprint.

So, many parts of our body have veins or blood vessels. They carry blood from our heart and to different parts of our body. These veins have a unique pattern, just like each person has a unique fingerprint.

Vein matching uses a special camera that takes a picture of the veins in our body, such as our hand or finger. The camera sees the pattern of the veins and creates a code that represents it.

This code is then compared to a database of other codes that are already stored. If the code matches to a person's record, it means the person is who they say they are.

This technology is used to keep things safe, like at the bank or at an airport. It helps to make sure that only the right people can access certain things, like money or planes.

So just like you have a secret code for your phone or a special key for your home, vein matching is a special code that helps keep you safe by proving who you are.
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