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Biometrics
Biometrics
Consortium
Group that acts as a focal point for biometric information. Site
includes a
general introduction to the subject matter as well as links to
articles,
databases, and events on various aspects of biometric research.
Biometrics
Information Resource - Fingerprint Recognition
Complete overview of fingerprint recognition, including usefulness,
cost and
pros and cons.
Biometrics
Information Resource - Iris Recognition
Complete overview of iris recognition, including usefulness, cost and
pros and
cons.
Biometrics
Task Force
Department of Defense web site for the U.S. Army’s Task Force on
Biometrics.
Under tutorials, there is a link for Biometrics 101 and a glossary.
Federal
Biometrics Site
Site is described as central source of
information on
biometrics-related activities of the Federal government
Fingerprint Scanners
How stuff works site describes how fingerprint scanners operate.
Interactive
Demo
BBC site allows visitor to interact with a number of biometric
technology.
International
Biometric Industry Association
Site of a trade association interested in advancing the international
interests
of the biometric industry. Interesting links to how biometrics are
being
applied to various industries such as aviation, gaming, transportation,
schools, etc.
Iris
Recognition at Airports Uses Eye-Catching Technology
Provides a case of iris recognition in action: at airports.
Iris
Recognition Can Work
Forum to talk about the viability of iris recognition.
Iris
Recognition for Personal Identification
Gives links to companies providing iris recognition devices, and a
short
overview of iris recognition.
Open-Source Consortium
Site of open source consortium for biometric authentication.
Play-Doh
Biometrics
Researchers are able to defeat fingerprint technology with Play-Doh
Prisoners Unpick
Hi-Tech Lock
System
Provides an example of fingerprint recognition not working in a
Scottish
prison.
Pros and
Cons of Biometrics
Advantages and disadvantages to all types of biometric tools.
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