Biometrics

Biometrics

1. Iris scanning

   • Compares the iris to the stored copy of your original iris to find a match

2. Fingerprint recognition

   • The user simply puts their index finger on the sensor and the computer systematically matches the fingerprint to one in the database

3. Palm print recognition

   • The user keys their ID number and then puts their hand on the reader to unlock the door

4. The recognition of an idividual by a unique physiological or behavioural characteristics

5. Advantages

   • Biometric method of identification is unique to the individual and is more reliabe then traditional security methods
   • They cannot be lost or copied
   • No passwords are needed or any access codes as it is all scanned
   • Mobile devices can run applications to use the camera as an input device for facial recogntion

6. Disadvantages

   • Concerns about biometric characterisitics for privacy reasons
   • Biometric scans are not 100% reliable meaning there could be rejection of someones actual identity
   • They can be affected by amibent conditions

7. Normally used for a method of identity recognition of an indivudual

   • Can be used for access control
   • Uses a persons physical characteristics as a unique identifier
   • Includes iris, palm print and fingertip recognition

8. Speaker recognition

   • This includes typing rythm aswell
   • Matches the users voice to a speaking patteren