Glossary of Biometric Terms and Technique Classifications
BiometricUpdate.com has developed a fully cross-referenced glossary of technical terms concerning biometric technology. We understand that the language of biometrics…
Explaining Biometrics
Read comprehensive descriptions and explanations of the latest biometric technology solutions including a glossary of biometric terms and definitions.
Explainer: What is Biometric Identification?
Biometric technologies use physical characteristics, such as voice tone or hand shape, to identify people automatically. Behaviors, such as handwriting…
Explainer: Dynamic Signature
Dynamic signature is a biometric modality that uses, for recognition purposes, the anatomic and behavioral characteristics that an individual exhibits…
Explainer: What is a Biometric Screening?
A biometric screening is an important component of a comprehensive health and wellness program wherein corporations measure their employees’ blood…
Explainer: Biometric Middleware
Biometric middleware is authentication software that enables various biometric devices and technologies and allows the match or no—match decisions made…
Explainer: Vascular Pattern Recognition
Vascular pattern recognition, also commonly referred to as vein pattern authentication, uses near-infrared light to reflect or transmit images of…
Explainer: Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a layer of security that ensures a person provides two or more pieces of information to…
Bank call centers using voice verification
Call centers need to be able to quickly response to issues such as false identification and fraud since more and…
Explainer: Speaker Recognition
Speaker, or voice, recognition is a biometric modality that uses an individual’s voice for recognition purposes. (It is a different…
Explainer: Iris Recognition
Iris recognition is the process of recognizing a person by analyzing the random pattern of the iris. The automated method…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection