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ID Badge System About Biometrics What is Biometrics? In essence, Biometrics is a way to authenticate an individual’s behavioral or physical traits. When referring to the world of technology, Biometrics can be defined the study of how one’s physical or behavioral traits can be identified through automated methods. Biometrics is especially relevant to technology that measures and analyzes physical and behavioral characteristics of individuals, like fingerprints, voice, and facial patterns. More examples would include the retina and iris of the eye, hand measurements, signature, and the way and speed at which you walk.
Biometrics is a term that has been cropping up recently in the news, making sound-waves both in the US and throughout the world. Though the idea of Biometrics has been around for years, it is only in the last decade or so that it has become a major topic in the mainstream media. Though we may have vaguely heard the term in passing or read a story in the press, many of us don’t get the big picture of what Biometrics really is. Why should I be interested? Biotechnology has advanced to the point that any one of these characteristics can be used to document your identity and offer you a means of protection. Imagine the ease of coming home and unlocking the door simply by pressing your fingertip against a special lock, or using your specialized ID Card that has been fitted with Biometric technology. Indeed, ID Cards were one of the first users of Biometrics, using such elements as fingerprints and stored, automatically recognizable information. How do they apply to the US and abroad? Since September 11th, Biometric technology has made huge strides because of an increasing need for security on all levels, especially identifying outside visitors to the US. Beyond that, the US Government has been toying with the idea of a Biometric National ID Card, Biometric Passports, Biometric Licenses, and Biometric Visas for visitors. All your personal information is compiled into one huge database that can more easily be shared with different sectors of the State and Federal governments. While some are concerned about privacy issues, such a system would probably make it easier to identify criminals and terrorists, prevent the use of false ID Cards, and lower identity theft. |
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