What Are Biometrics'  Basic Components and Processes?

Biometric systems convert data derived from behavioral or physiological characteristics into templates, which are used for subsequent matching. This is a multi-stage process whose stages are described below. 

Enrollment - The process whereby a user's initial biometric sample or samples are collected, assessed, processed, and stored for ongoing use in a biometric system. Enrollment takes place in both 1:1 and 1:N systems. If users are experiencing problems with a biometric system, they may need to re-enroll to gather higher quality data.

Submission - The process whereby a user provides behavioral or physiological data in the form of biometric samples to a biometric system. A submission may require looking in the direction of a camera or placing a finger on a platen. Depending on the biometric system, a user may have to remove eyeglasses, remain still for a number of seconds, or recite a pass phrase in order to provide a biometric sample.

Acquisition device - The hardware used to acquire biometric samples. The following acquisition devices are associated with each biometric technology:

 

Login to access full report Not Registered? Email Password   Forgot your password? By clicking on Login, I agree to the terms and conditions of usage

For more information, check out  IBG's Biometrics Market and Industry Report 2006-2010, the industry's most comprehensive, extensive and authoritative analysis of biometric technologies, applications, and global markets. The Report provides critical market data and real-world guidance to biometric technology deployers, developers, investors, and researchers.