Biometric Entry and Ignition System

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In this article, the writer notes that biometric devices such as fingerprint identification gadgets have only recently been applied to the motor industry. The writer points out that biometric technology developed beyond fingerprinting during the 1960s and 1970s, with the implementation of military biometric authentication procedures. The writer also notes that, controversially, biometric technology has also become part of the security measures put in place after 9/11. At airports, for example, biometric identification has been used to increase safety and security during flights. The writer discusses fingerprint biometric technology concentrating on the use of a fingerprint device within the motor industry. The writer concludes that with thorough research, fingerprinting devices for cars and other vehicles can join the existing pool of available devices in order to maintain the car owner's peace of mind and general security.

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Executive Summary
Background and Introduction
Main Conclusions
Recommendations

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"Because of its groundbreaking technology and the fact that it makes car theft more difficult than ordinary immobilizing devices, biometric fingerprinting devices for immobilizing and car door locking holds particular advantages over other anti-theft devices. The main advantage is that thieves who steal the car keys cannot either unlock or start vehicles with such devices. This is also useful for other vehicles such as trucks that hold valuable cargo. Of course there is the possibility of cutting off fingers, but the availability of easier targets of car theft can make this fairly unlikely.
"Generally, the use of fingerprinting in developing anti-theft devices for cars appears to have a very bright future. As the technology develops, the use of car keys could be entirely eliminated in the future."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Australian Academy of Science. (2001). Putting a finger on it - the loops and whorls of biometrics. http://www.science.org.au/nova/064/064print.htm
• McBride, Simon. (2007). Biometric Immobiliser: A finger on security. Auto Express News, August 21. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/209962/biometric_immobiliser.html
• Oxborn, Alice. (2005). Biometrics History. Video Surveillance Guide, August 17. http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/biometrics-history.htm
• Swedberg, Claire. (2005). Triple RFID Protection for Cars. RFID Journal, Jan 3. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/1304/1/1/

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