(n.) In a biometric security system, the initial process of collecting biometric data samples from a person and subsequently storing the data in a reference template representing a user’s identity to be used for later comparison.
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.
