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Biometrics: An Overview of the Technology, Issues and Applications

by S. Asha, C. Chellappan
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 39 - Number 10
Year of Publication: 2012
Authors: S. Asha, C. Chellappan
10.5120/4859-7134

S. Asha, C. Chellappan . Biometrics: An Overview of the Technology, Issues and Applications. International Journal of Computer Applications. 39, 10 ( February 2012), 35-52. DOI=10.5120/4859-7134

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author = { S. Asha, C. Chellappan },
title = { Biometrics: An Overview of the Technology, Issues and Applications },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { February 2012 },
volume = { 39 },
number = { 10 },
month = { February },
year = { 2012 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 35-52 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume39/number10/4859-7134/ },
doi = { 10.5120/4859-7134 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
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Abstract

Biometric identification refers to identifying an individual based on his/her distinguishing physiological and/or behavioral characteristics. As these characteristics are distinctive to each and every person, biometric identification is more reliable and capable than the traditional token based and knowledge based technologies differentiating between an authorized and a fraudulent person. This article discusses the various biometric technologies, the advantages and disadvantages of biometric technologies, the security issues and finally the applications of various biometric technologies in day today life.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

biometrics security identification applications issues technologies