Applicability of Biometrics As a Means of Authentication

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Applicability of Biometrics As a Means of
Authentication

• Scholarship for Service
• William Kwan

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Overview

• Biometrics overview
• Motivation
• Current Technology
• Future Implications
• Conclusion

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What is Biometrics?

• Biometrics is human authentication using physical
  or behavioral characteristics

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Examples

• Fingerprints
• Retina
• Iris
• Face / Hand Geometry
• Voice
• Signature

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Motivation

• Person has to be present to be authenticated
• Eliminates the need to remember password or carry
  devices