biometric accuracy Last modified: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A general term used to describe how accurate a biometric system performs. Biometric accuracy is based on several verifying criteria including the identification rate, error rate, false acceptance rate, false alarm rate, and additional biometric system standards. See "Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia. See also "How Biometrics Security Works" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia. Also see "How Fingerprint Scanners Work" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia.
Biometric Consortium  Extensive collection of information pertaining to the research, development, testing, evaulation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology. The Biometric Consortium serves as the U.S. Government's focal point for this technology. Biometrics Catalog A U.S. Government-sponsored database of information about biometric technologies including research and evaluation reports, news articles, vendors and consultants, government documents and legislative text. BioPassword Security System Inc Web Site Biometric security solution that utilizes a user's keystrokes for identification.

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