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Biometrics. By: Ashley Rodriguez. Biometrics. An automated method of recognizing a person based on physical or behavioral traits. Consist of two main classes 1. Physiological- related to the shape of the body. 2. Behavioral- related to the acutal person. Common human traits used.
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Biometrics By: Ashley Rodriguez
Biometrics • An automated method of recognizing a person based on physical or behavioral traits. • Consist of two main classes 1. Physiological- related to the shape of the body. 2. Behavioral- related to the acutal person.
Common human traits used • Fingerprint • Speech • Face • Iris • Speech • Handwritten signature • Hand geometry
Functions • Verification- a pre-stored template matched against a sample which can be stored in a card. • Identification- uses all the templates to see which one is closest to the imputed sample.
Implementing Biometrics • Possession-based- uses one specific “token” such as a security card. • Knowledge-based- uses a code or password.
How a fingerprint is read • Individual’s index finger is preceded onto scanner. • Scanner reads unique pattern plotting distinctions. • Points are linked forming a pattern recorded as an algorithm used for comparison.
Areas of study • Biological studies- collects, analyzes, and manages data within biological communities. • Biological sciences- researched for years and is now finally known as biological statistics. • More recently, behavioral biometrics which has broadened its abilities to actually recognize a human’s physical and behavioral traits.
Examples of Biometric • YouTube – Biometrics • Disneyland
Parameters (1-3) • Collectability- the ease of acquisition for measurement. • Uniqueness- how well the biometric separates individually from another. • Permanence- measures how well a biometric resists aging.
Parameters (4-5) • Acceptability- the degree of approval in a technology. • Performance- accuracy, and speed of the technology used.
Advancing.. • As this technology advances, more and more companies are using biometrics to secure safe and accurate identification. • The use of biometrics can efficiently offer the protection against economic and social problems associated with identity theft.
Concerns.. • These concerns fall into three main categories: 1. Informational privacy 2. Physical privacy 3. Religious objections
Informational Privacy • Relates to the tracking capabilities of biometrics, both public and private sectors have raised concerns on the ability to maintain owns anonymity. • The information from tracking combined with other personal data can provide one with private information about another.
Physical Privacy • Goes hand in hand with ones own hygiene. • We can never be too certain on the cleanliness of the device, just as we can never be sure how clean a public restroom actually is
Religious Objections • Christians associate the use of biometrics with the “branding” that was discussed in book of Revelation. • They believe it goes against our freedoms as citizens in the United States.
Countries adapting to biometrics • United States • Brazil • Germany • Australia • Israel • Iraq • Japan
United States • Strong advocate of biometrics with the increase of security with the increase of security since Sept. 11th. • In a recent speech given by President Bush in 2006 he says, “A key part of that system for verifying documents and work eligibility of aliens should be a new identification card for every legal foreign worker. The card should use biometric technology, such as digital fingerprints, to make it tamper-proof.”
Brazil • Since the beginning of the 21st century Brazilians have a user ID card which • Fully digitized using a 2D bar code with information which can be matched with its owner. • The bar code includes a photo, signature, two fingerprints, and other data.
Implemented by: • FBI • Health Care • Gyms • Tanning Salons
FBI • Uses Live Scan identification system or Cross Match System to capture and check the fingerprints and photographs of Al-Qaeda terrorists. • The Live Scan system allows the prints to be transmitted rapidly through satellite back to home base.
Health Care • Patients are now able to place their finger on a scanner to pull up their record. • Also used to eliminate health-insurance fraud. There is no picture on a health insurance card, so sometimes they get passed around.
The future.. • Biometrics is a fascinating area of study that continues to expand and develop. • Within the next few years we will soon be able to live in a more care-free world. • Biometrics is the future, within a few years everything in our world will be computerized and run electronically.
References • www.generation5.org/content/2002/bio00.asp • www.generation5.org/content/2002/bio00.asp • www.webopedia.com/TERM/b/biometrics.htm • www.mydigitaldefense.com/html/news/contentdate.asp/sect/7/subSect/29/contCmd/117