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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Statistics as Topic > Biometry > Biometric Identification
... > Health Occupations > Medicine > Public Health > Epidemiologic Methods > Statistics as Topic > Biometry > Biometric Identification
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Natural Science Disciplines > Mathematics > Statistics as Topic > Biometry > Biometric Identification
... > Health Occupations > Medicine > Public Health > Epidemiologic Measurements > Biometry > Biometric Identification
... > Population Characteristics > Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Measurements > Biometry > Biometric Identification
Environment and Public Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Measurements > Biometry > Biometric Identification
Health Occupations > Health Services Administration > Organization and Administration > Security Measures > Biometric Identification

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Biometric Identification  

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Definition

  • A method of differentiating individuals based on the analysis of qualitative or quantitative biological traits or patterns. Biometric identification, which has applications in forensics and identity theft prevention, includes DNA profiles or DNA FINGERPRINTS; FINGERPRINTS; AUTOMATED FACIAL RECOGNITION; IRIS scan; RETINA scan; hand geometry; vascular patterns; automated VOICE pattern recognition; ultrasound of fingers; and X-RAYS.

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  • Automated Identity Recognition
  • Biometric Authentication

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