-Biometrics is the science and technology of measuring and analyzing biological data.
-In information technology, biometrics refers to technologies that measure and analyze human body characteristics, such as fingerprints, eye retinas and irises, voice patterns, facial patterns and hand measurements, for authentication purposes.
Biometric characteristics can be divided in two main classes, as represented in figure on the top which are:
-Physiological are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint, face recognition, hand and palm geometry and iris recognition.
-Behavioral are related to the behavior of a person. Characteristic implemented by using biometrics are signature verification, keystroke dynamics, and voice.
Physiological
-Fingerprints : The patterns of friction ridges and valleys on an individual's fingertips are unique to that individual.
-Face Recognition : The identification of a person by their facial image can be done in a number of different ways such as by capturing an image of the face in the visible spectrum using an optical camera or by using the infrared patterns of facial heat emission.
-Hand and Finger Geometry: These methods of personal authentication are well established. Hand recognition has been available for over twenty years. To achieve personal authentication, a system may measure either physical characteristics of the fingers or the hands. These include length, width, thickness and surface area of the hand.
-Iris Recognition: This recognition method uses the iris of the eye which is the colored area that surrounds the pupil. Iris patterns are thought unique. The iris patterns are obtained through a video-based image acquisition system.
Types Of Devices
-Paycheck Secure (BIOPAY.com)
The leading biometric check cashing software solution on the market provides business with a fast, friendly and safe way to accept check cashing transactions.
Capabilities :
= Look up customers with their finger - no ID needed after enrollment
= Verify each transaction automatically against national database of bad check writers.
= Monitor your business from any location with secure web reporting
= Speed check cashing transaction time - faster and more secure than traditional check cashing methods.
-BioScan® (BIOMETRICS.com)
BIOMETRICS
Features the latest RF scanning technology that allows the sensor to read beneath the surface to the live layer of skin where the real fingerprint resides. Dryness, calluses, water, oil or dirt are not a problem as our patented sensor technology utilizing RF (Radio Frequency) assures that an accurate fingerprint image is acquired.
Capabilities :
= Fully Standalone or Networked via Ethernet TCP/IP.
= Large LCD including backlighting & Backlit Keypad.
= Records and saves 21,500 transactions.
= Optional Prox, Mifare, Smart Card Reader Internally.
= More accurate calculation.
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