Digital Biometrics

Abstract

SynonymsComputational biometrics; Biometrics systemsDefinitionDigital biometrics refers to measurements on physiological or behavioral characteristics of a person for determining or verifying the identity of a person.IntroductionBiometrics deals with the science of identification (or verification) of a person based on some physiological, behavioral, or genetic characteristics. Digital biometrics refers to measurements on physiological or behavioral characteristics of a person, generally obtained through automated technological means, for determining or verifying the identity of a person. Physiological biometrics is the data gathered from direct measurement of the human body, obtained by means of various procedures and algorithms that can uniquely identify the individual. Examples include: fingerprint, hand geometry, iris, retinal, vein, voice, and facial imaging. Behavioral biometrics, however, is measured by analyzing a specific set of actions of a person. ...