What is Biometrics ?
The term Biometrics derived from the Greek word “Bio” means “Life” and “Metrics” means “to measure” . Biometrics are the technologies for measuring and analyzing a person’s physiological and behavioral characteristics. These characteristics are unique to individuals which are differs person to person these characteristics are used ti verify and identify person.
Examples of Biometric System :
- Face recognition
Biometric Print - Finger print
- Voice recognition
- Palm Print
- Hand Geometry
- Iris recognition
- Retina
- DNA
- Signatures
- Gait recognition
- Keystroke
Applications of Biometric System :
- Commercial : Commercial applications such as computer network login , electronic data security , e-commerce, internet access, ATM , credit card, physical access control, medical records management and distance learning.
- Government : Government applications such as national ID cards, driver’s license , social security , border control and passport control.
- Forensic applications : such as corpse identification , criminal investigation and missing children.
Advantages of Biometric System :
- Enhanced Security
- Can’t Copied
- Can’t be Share
- Accuracy
- Can’t lost
- Reduce paper work
