Biometrics, the future in electronic commerce
Biometrics refers to authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked.
There are several types of biometric identification schemes:
Though the field is still in its infancy, many people believe that biometrics will play a critical role in future computers, and especially in electronic commerce. Personal computers of the future might include a fingerprint scanner where you could place your index finger. The computer would analyze your fingerprint to determine who you are and, based on your identity, authorize you different levels of access. Access levels could include the ability to use credit card information to make electronic purchases.
The aspect of a biometric security system that administers the biometric data during the enrollment, capture, extraction, comparison and matchingstages of the process. The biometric engine is a software program that works in conjunction with the hardware devices that a biometric system uses.
NEC is a biometrics pioneer holding a leadership position in biometrics matching technology since the 1970's.
Today, with more than 200 deployments in over 30 countries, NEC continues to be the leading provider and one of the largest market share holders of Automated Biometrics Identification Systems (ABIS) worldwide.
With its commitment to research and development (R&D), NEC continues to provide the most innovative and accurate algorithms that meet and exceed the highest standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Working with NEC means accessing decades of biometrics expertise and technologies for optimal performance, accuracy and reliability.
| Biometrics refers to the automatic identification of a person based on his /her physiological or behavioral characteristics. This method of identification is preferred over traditional methods involving passwords and PIN numbers for various reasons: • The person to be identified is required to be physically present at the point-of-identification; • Identification based on biometric techniques obviates the need to remember a password or carry a token. Secured Access Control Systems • Complete system installation • Network and software installation • Proximity Credential Readers • Biometric-Hand geometry and Retinal Scan • Anti-pass Back Optical Turnstiles • Long-Range Hands-free Technology • Integrated Video I.D. Badging • Networked Multiple Site Integration • Auditing and reporting configuration |
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