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FURTHER READING ON BIOMETRICS
Biometrics Explained
Biometrics refer to metrics related to human characteristics.
Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to
label and describe an individual. Biometric identifiers are often categorised
into two classifications of characteristics; physiological and behavioural.
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Physiological characteristics are related to body shape and features,
for example, fingerprints, facial recognition, DNA, hand geometry, iris/
retina recognition, and odour/scent.
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Behavioural characteristics are related to the pattern of behaviour of
a person, including but not limited to, typing rhythm, gait, and voice.
At
ievo
Ltd we solely focus on the fingerprint physiological classifications of
biometrics as a means of authentication and identity.
The very nature of biometrics being unique to the individual is of high
interest and value to the security industry. Meaning that it opens up a lot of
options for increased levels of security for identification purposes, which are
more reliable, accurate and efficient than more traditional levels of security.
Fingerprint biometrics are unique to an individual. Built up of patterns
from aggregated characteristics of ridges and minutiae points which are
incredibly hard to replicate, or falsify.
Understanding the sophisticated patterns that build the structure and
properties of a fingerprint is paramount to being able to successfully
employ imaging technologies.
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