Biometrics Definition
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides the following definitions for…
Biometric Recognition /
Biometrics
/bʌɪˈɒmɪtri/
Noun
Automated recognition of individuals based on their biological and behavioural characteristics.
Biometric Characteristic /
Biometric (Deprecated)
/bʌɪˈɒmɪtri/
Noun
Biological and behavioural characteristic of an individual from which distinguishing, repeatable biometric features can be extracted for the purpose of biometric recognition.
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Physiological Biometrics
Physiological biometrics employ physical, structural, and relatively static attributes of a person such as their fingerprints, the pattern of their iris, contours of their face, or the geometry of veins in their hands.
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Behavioural Biometrics
Behavioural biometrics establish identity by monitoring the distinctive characteristics of movements, gestures, and motor-skills of individuals as they perform a task or series of tasks.
