1. Biometric Technology The Future of Security Alexandra Chingros

2. What is Biometrics? The purpose of biometrics is to uniquely identify or verify an individual through the characteristics of the human body

3. Biometric Forms Fingerprint Face Recognition Hand Geometry Iris/Retina Scan Voice Scan

4. Comparison Biometric TypeAccuracyEase of UseUser Acceptance FingerprintHighMediumLow Hand GeometryMediumHighMedium VoiceMediumHigh RetinaHighLow IrisMedium SignatureMedium High FaceLowHigh

5. Current Biometric Uses Retinal scans at customs and US Border Control Fingerprint scans to access certain areas/classified info Body scanners at airports Facebook photo tagging

6. Issues and Concerns Violation of privacy? Controversial full body scanners Government surveillance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1SeCgNs2E

7. Importance Promotes national security Significantly reduces threat of terrorism Surveillance cameras that use facial recognition easily target suspects or criminals To prevent the stealing or manufacturing of identity e.g. security badges, licenses, passports, etc. Eliminates human bias and stereotyping The future of technology

8. The Future Plans for BMW Apple’s iPhone 5S Refrigerators, in-home alarm systems VeriLook facial identification technology http://www.neurotechnology.com/verilook.html

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