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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 Consortium
US Government sponsored databas of public biometrics information and technology.

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 Task Force on Biometrics. Under tutorials, there is a link for Biometrics 101 and a glossary.

Who's Watching You
Concerns about data security and citizen privacy in biometric applications.

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.

Biometric Demonistration
BBC site allows visitor to view animated demonstrations of how biometric technology works.

Improving Secuirty Through Biometrics
An article from Science Daily

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 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

Pros and Cons of Biometrics
Advantages and disadvantages to all types of biometric tools.

RAND
A Rand Corporation Policy Brief on Facial Recognition