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BIOMETRICS

By :
T HEMANTH KUMAR REDDY
20AT1A0549
III CSE A
GPCET
 CONTENTS

Introduction Characteristics

Definition Recognition Techniques

Procedure Applications

Terms of Biometrics Conclusion

 INTRODUCTION

Information Security is concerned with the assurance of

confidentially , integrity and Availability of information in all
forms .

The word BIOMETRICS is coined from Greek combination of

two words :
bios means Life
metron means measure
 definition

Biometrics refers to the automatic identification of a person

based on his/her pyshcological or physical characters
Terms of Biometrics

Recognization

Identification

Verification
CHARACTERISTICS
Biometrics

Physcological Behavioral

Face KeyStroke
Fingerprint Signature
Hand Voice
Iris
DNA
facial Recognization

1. Capture image

2. Find face in image

3. Extract image ( store templates)

4. Compare templates

5. Declare matches
Fingerprint Recognization

1. small Ridges

2. Spaces between two temporarily

divergent edges

3. Spurs ( a notch protuding from a

ridges )

4. Bridges
Hand Geometry

Hand Geometry is an
automated
measurement of many
dimensions of a hand.
Iris Scanning

Iris scanning measures the iris pattern in the coloured part of

eye.
voice recognizition

Voice recognition uses vocal characteristics to identify

individuals using a pass phrase.
SIGNATURE VERIFICATION

An automated method of measuring

an individuals signature.

This technology examines speed,

direction,

Actual signature recognition is carried out by writing on a

pressure sensitive pad with a pen or stylus.
 Key stroke identification

This technology examines the speed, pressure and total time

taken to type particular words and also the time elapsed
between hitting certain keys.
Applications

Prevent unauthorized access

Criminal identification

In automoblies biometrics can replace keys with

keyless entry devices

Airport and other securities

 CONCLUSION

Biometrics is an emerging area with many aspects and

oppurtunities of growth.

Possibly in very near future, you may not have to remember or

save your passwords, and also may be keys in your pocket
become priceless antiques.
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