Biometric Technology (Science at the Edge)

Biometric Technology looks at how human characteristics can be used to identify individuals, and the uses for this technology. It shows how physical features, such as fingerprints and palm prints, as well as iris, voice, and vein patterns, can be used to identify a person. It explains the processes of enrolment, identification, and verification. Find out how biometric systems can protect our computers, cell phones, and personal information. And explore the issue of personal privacy.