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FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Corporate Security
  • Protection of Property
  • Security
CONT

These fingerprint recognition systems take fingerprints in an inkless manner by optically scanning an area of a fingerprint, digitizing it, and then transmitting this information to a central controller. Automatic identification for access control is based on computer analysis and comparison of fingerprint minutiae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Sécurité des biens
  • Sécurité

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Seguridad general de la empresa
  • Protección de los bienes
  • Seguridad
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