BIOMETRICES

BY APARNA BHARDWAJ 0915010018

INTRODUCTION
A biometric is a physiological or behavioral characteristic of a human being that can distinguish one person from another and that theoretically can be used for identification or verification of identity.

WHAT ARE BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS USED FOR?

Biometrics are used for identification and verification Biometrics provides highest level of security

APPLICATION CATEGORIES
Biometric applications available today are categorized into 2 sectors

Psychological: Iris, Fingerprints, Hand, Retinal and Face recognition Behavioral: Voice, Typing pattern, Signature

THE METRICS OF BIOMETRICS

FTE Failure To Enroll FTA Failure To Accept FAR False Acceptance Rates FRR False Reject Rates

HOW IT WORKS

The

hardware captures the salient human characteristic

software interprets the resulting data and determines acceptability.

The

FINGER PRINT

Oldest form of Biometrics Highly Reliable Uses distinctive features of fingers

HAND GEOMETRY

Geometry of users hands More reliable than fingerprinting Balance in performance and usability

RETINAL SCANNING
Scans retina into database User looks straight into retinal reader Scan using low intensity light Very efficient DISADVANTAGES User has to look directly FTE ratio high

IRIS SCANNER

Scans unique pattern of iris Iris is colored and visible from far No touch required Overcomes retinal scanner issues

FACE RECOGNITION

User faces camera Neutral expression required Apt lighting and position

ISSUES
Identification across expression FRR or FAR fluctuate Tougher usability

BEHAVIORAL
Voice Signature Typing pattern

VOICE RECOGNITION

Speech input

Frequency Duration Cadence

Neutral tone User friendly

DISADVANTAGES
Local acoustics Background noise Device quality Illnessconsuming , emotional behavior

SIGNATURE RECOGNITION

Signature measures (dynamic)

Speed Velocity Pressure Captures images (static) High user acceptance

ISSUES

Signature variable with

Age,

illness, emotions Requires high quality hardware High FRR as signatures are very dynamic

TYPING PATTERNS

User typing pattern

Speed Press and Release Rate Unique patterns are generated comparisons ISSUES

Not very scalable FRR is high

APPLICATIONS
Criminal identification Prison security ATM Aviation security Border crossing controls Database access Banks

SOME BIOMETRICS STILL IN DEVELOPMENT

Scent Ear Shape Finger nail bed

CONCLUSION

The increased need of privacy and security in our daily life has given birth to this new area of science. These devices are here and are present around us everywhere in the society and are here to stay for a long time to come. Indeed, it will be interesting to watch the future impact that they will have on our day-to-day lives ... Who can tell ??? Only time ...

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