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Robb, Drew.

Spotlight on Biometrics. / Drew Robb and Tod Newcombe. - Government Technology, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 69. Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Spotlight on Biometrics, April 2002; pp. 10-15.

"Biometric authentication devices validate user identities based on unique biological characteristics, such as voice, fingerprint, face and eye scan. Although the technology must still overcome accuracy and usability hurdles, its use is growing rapidly in commercial and public sectors." (CRIME & THE TECH EFFECT) This article explains biometrics and stresses the cost involved in implementing a national identification system.

1522-3264;


Biometry.
Drivers' licenses.
Fingerprints--Identification.
Human face recognition (Computer science)
Identification cards.

AC1.S5

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