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biometrics (bī´ōmet´riks), n the science of the application of statistical methods to biologic facts. biometrics, biometry the application of statistical methods to biological data. biometrics Health informatics Electronic capture and analysis of biological characteristics–eg, fingerprints, facial structure or patterns in the eye. See Authentication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Face recognition, the report states, uses a three-fold process: 1) a sensor takes an observation of the face, producing a person's "biometric signature"; 2) a computer algorithm "normalizes" the biometric signature so that it is in the same format (view, resolution, size, etc. LAS VEGAS -- BAI Conference - Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced a program designed to reduce identity fraud at retail bank branches by using Hypercom's highly regarded point-of-service terminals and PIN entry devices to authenticate customers by using PIN numbers, biometric signature verification or both. SOFTPRO is the leading provider of check fraud detection and biometric signature solutions worldwide. |
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