What is Biometric?

Information about Biometric.

  • Authenticates person’s identity by verifying personal characteristic.
  • Hand geometry system measures shape and size of person’s hand.
  • Fingerprint scanner captures curves and indentations of fingerprint.

What are examples of biometric technology?

  • Iris recognition system reads patterns in blood vessels in back of eye
  • Signature verification system recognizes
    shape of signature
  • Voice verification system compares live speech with stored voice pattern

Biometric data is sometimes stored on smart card, which stores personal data on microprocessor embedded in card.

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