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biometrics Increasingly popular building security system technology that relies on automated identification of physical characteristics such as fingerprints or retinal scans in order to determine access rights.The technology and the cost have both reached the point that consumer-level biometric security devices are available,such as for use in self-storage facilities and residences.Access codes, keys, and electronic cards are becoming outdated. Developers should bear this in mind when designing new construction and spend a minor amount of extra money necessary for wiring to accommodate biometric systems. 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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| biometric identification by scanning a person's face and matching it against a library of known faces; "they used face recognition to spot known terrorists" biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's fingerprints electronically The company employs the latest in biometric identification technology and related management systems to enable commercial employers and government agencies to check for criminal records among applicants for employment or permits, and to help law enforcement identify and track criminals. |
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