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biometrics

In computing, term applied loosely to the measurement of biological (human) data, usually for security purposes, rather than the statistical analysis of biological data. For example, when someone wants to enter a building or cash a cheque, their finger or eyeball may be scanned and compared with a fingerprint or eyeball scan stored earlier. Biometrics saves people from having to remember PINs (personal identification numbers) and passwords.



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Some grocery stores are experimenting with fingerprint scanners to make it easier and faster for customers to pay for groceries.
Fingerprint evidence by Sohn, Emily / Science News for Kids
MPC Computers' TransPort T2300 notebook computer, features an integrated biometric fingerprint scanner for added security, which also provides the benefit of replacing all the user's passwords in one scan of the finger.
Notebook security at your fingertips by Varughese, Julie A. / University Business
Lancaster Masonic Lodge members use a computer with a digital camera and electronic fingerprint scanner to capture a photograph and the image of a child's thumbprints, which are printed out as a permanent record for parents to keep for themselves.
MASONS MAKE FREE CHILD IDS AT FAIR by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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