November 07, 2009

physical biometric

Last modified: Sunday, June 21, 2009 

A biometric that is based on a physical trait of an individual. Examples of physical biometrics include fingerprints, hand geometry, retinal scans, and DNA. Contrast with behavioral biometric.

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Biometric Consortium 
Extensive collection of information pertaining to the research, development, testing, evaulation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology. The Biometric Consortium serves as the U.S. Government's focal point for this technology.

Biometrics Catalog
A U.S. Government-sponsored database of information about biometric technologies including research and evaluation reports, news articles, vendors and consultants, government documents and legislative text.

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Automated Biometric Identification System

behavioral biometric

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biometric engine

biometric sample

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