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Biometric Devices Paper
Biometric Devices Paper
Teddy Bailey
Ms. Pedro
English 101
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characteristics. These devices translate a biometric identifier, such as a fingerprint, into a digital
code that is compared with a digital code stored in a computer. If the digital code in the computer
matches the personal characteristic code, the computer grants access. Examples of biometric
Organizations use fingerprint readers to secure doors, computers, and software. For example, a
fingerprint reader can be set up to authenticate users before they can access a computer
[ CITATION Ros14 \l 1033 ]. External fingerprint readers usually plug into a USB port. To save
A face recognition system captures a live face image and compares it with a stored image
to determine if the person is a legitimate user. Some buildings use face recognition systems to
secure access to rooms. Law enforcement, surveillance systems, and airports use face recognition
systems to protect the public. Some mobile devices use face recognition systems to unlock the
device. Face recognition systems are becoming more sophisticated and can recognize people
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Nadeer and White state that fingerprint readers can perform different functions for
different fingers; for example, one finger runs a program and another finger shuts down the
with or without glasses, hats, facial hair, makeup, or jewelry, and with new hairstyle
Home and business users alike are using biometric security. Through a biometric
identifier, such as a fingerprint, biometric devices can deny or grant access to programs, devices,
computers, rooms, and other locations. Biometric devices are an effective security technology.
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Works Cited
Allensmith, Samantha Clare. Understanding Face Recognition Systems. n.d. Course Technology.
Nadeer, Aisha Sati and Jonathan Richard White. Biometric Security. Chicago: Windy City Press,
2014. Print.
Rossi, Marcell Enrico. "Understanding How to Use Fingerprint Readers." Digital Security