Scanners, Readers, and Digital Cameras – Biometric Readers Used to input biometric data--science of identifying individuals based on measurable biological characteristics – Fingerprint, hand or face geometry, voice or signature Can be stand-alone or built into another piece of hardware Used to allow access only by authorized individuals Most often used for access control, to verify transactions, and to authorize electronic payments Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 14th Edition 32
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