Biometric Technology

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There are many types of biometric technologies in use today, each utilizing different physiological and/or behavioral characteristics to verify or identify an individual's identity. Each one has its own pros and cons. This paper explains that fingerprinting biometrics, or finger scans, are one of the most popular and is investigated in detail, as well as the current technological advancements and the organizations that are currently using biometric applications to enhance their security. The paper also looks at the future of biometric technology systems.
Introduction
History of Biometric Technology
Overview of Biometric Technology
Types of Biometric Technology
Bertillonage
Fingerprinting
Hand Geometry
Comparison of Biometric Systems
Table 1
Why Biometric Technology Has Taken so Long to Become Popular
Biometrics in Canada
The Newest Biometric Advancements
Current Applications of Biometric Technology
The Pros and Cons of Fingerprinting Biometrics
The Future of Biometrics in General

From the Paper:

"The science and technology surrounding the techniques used to identify individuals, based on measuring the individual's physiological or behavioral features, is known as biometrics. The term, biometrics, is based on two Greek words. "Bios" means life. And, "metron" means degree. The most typical biometric technologies involve analyzing human physiological characteristics including: fingerprints, eye retinas, irises, voice recognition, facial patterns, and hand measurements. It can also include behavioral characteristics, which include: signature recognition, gait recognition, speech recognition, and typing pattern recognition ("Biometric")."

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