⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: B. ▰ Sources. 〓 Books [B] ◥ University. {q} PhD. ⏫ THEMES. ⏫ Big Data. [B] Big Data. ⚫ USA. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ BD Dummies. Biometrics. Metrics related to human characteristics Biometrics are body measurements and calculations related to human characteristics and features. Biometric authentication (or realistic authentication) is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals.
Biometric identifiers are often categorized as physiological characteristics which are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint,[1] palm veins, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, voice, shape of ears and gait. Behavioral characteristics are related to the pattern of behavior of a person, including but not limited to mouse movement,[2] typing rhythm, gait, signature, behavioral profiling, and voice. Biometric functionality [edit] Met Police first to develop mobile fingerprinting gadget. PUBLISHED: 07:00 14 August 2018 Jon King The Met claims it has become the first British police force to develop its own mobile fingerprint device. Pic: MET POLICE Archant The mobile biometric device, named INK Biometrics (Identity Not Known), scans suspects fingerprints and will confirm their identity within 60 seconds if they are known to police databases.
Pic: MET POLICE The mobile gadget – named INK Biometrics standing for “Identity Not Known” – scans suspects’ fingerprints and confirms who they are in 60 seconds – as long as they are on police databases. Commissioner Cressida Dick said: “I have always been clear in my ambition to make the best possible use of technology to fight crime. “The speed of analysis this device will offer will allow officers to spend more time fighting crime.” Met bosses claimed the gadgets would see offenders caught quicker, keep officers on the streets longer and save it about £200,000 a year.