Biometrics

Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics. The technology is mainly used for identification and access control or for identifying individuals who are under surveillance.

1. What are 3 examples of biometrics?
2. What are the 4 main types of biometrics?
3. How does biometrics work?
4. Why is biometrics important?

What are 3 examples of biometrics?

Biometrics is the analysis of unique biological and physiological characteristics with the aim of confirming a person's identity. The five most common types of biometric identifiers are: fingerprints, facial, voice, iris, and palm or finger vein patterns.

What are the 4 main types of biometrics?

While there are many types of biometrics for authentication, the five most common types of biometric identifiers are: fingerprints, facial, voice, iris, and palm or finger vein patterns.

How does biometrics work?

Biometric systems are using personal characteristics (directly linked to who you are) to authenticate or identify a person. A system collects biometric characteristics unique to every person. These biometric characteristics are then directly linked to verify or identify the individual.

Why is biometrics important?

High security and assurance – Biometric identification provides the answers to “something a person has and is” and helps verify identity. User Experience – Convenient and fast. Non-transferrable – Everyone has access to a unique set of biometrics. Spoof-proof – Biometrics are hard to fake or steal.