Biometric Technologies - A primer

Some of my readers have emailed me asking for more details around the biometric technology bits following my previous post about biometrics. Well, here are some of the links which you might find of use.


International Biometric Group - Biometrics Basics: Understanding Biometric Technologies

The following primers are available on biometric basics.

How is Biometrics Defined?

What are the Leading Biometric Technologies?

Which is the Best Biometric Technology?

What are the Benefits of Biometric Technology?

What Are Biometrics' Basic Components and Processes?

How Do Biometric Systems Determine "Matches"?

Are Biometric Systems Difficult to Use?

How Do Identification and Verification Differ?

Are Biometric Templates Secret?

How Large are Biometric Templates?

What Factors Cause Biometric Systems to Fail?

What are the Benefits of Using Multiple Biometrics?

Is DNA a Biometric?