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BIOMETRICO [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- failure to enroll
1, record 1, English, failure%20to%20enroll
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The failure of a biometric system to enroll a person. 1, record 1, English, - failure%20to%20enroll
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échec à l'enrôlement
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27enr%C3%B4lement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produit lorsqu'un système biométrique ne réussit pas à enrôler une personne. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27enr%C3%B4lement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Análisis de los sistemas de informática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- falla de inscripción
1, record 1, Spanish, falla%20de%20inscripci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Falla de un sistema biométrico en la inscripción de una persona. 1, record 1, Spanish, - falla%20de%20inscripci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint
1, record 2, English, thumbprint
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smart cards carry a fingerprint biometric and are intended to deter illegal immigration. The chip of the smart ID [identification] card will be used in multi-applications and will contain personal data, facial portrait and thumbprint of the cardholder. 2, record 2, English, - thumbprint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empreinte du pouce
1, record 2, French, empreinte%20du%20pouce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cartes à puce comportent des empreintes biométriques. Elles visent à prévenir l'immigration clandestine. La puce de la carte d'identité intelligente sera utilisée dans plusieurs applications et contiendra des données personnelles, le portrait et l'empreinte du pouce du titulaire de la carte. 2, record 2, French, - empreinte%20du%20pouce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
- Biometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- huella del pulgar
1, record 2, Spanish, huella%20del%20pulgar
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Oficina Electoral de San José implementa el escáner biométrico para toma de huellas. [...] Aunque de momento solo se requiere la huella del pulgar, la oficina electoral buscará probar los otros dedos y mano completa con miras a la renovación de trámites el próximo año. 1, record 2, Spanish, - huella%20del%20pulgar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- failure to acquire
1, record 3, English, failure%20to%20acquire
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FTA 2, record 3, English, FTA
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The failure of a biometric system to obtain the necessary biometric to enroll a person. 3, record 3, English, - failure%20to%20acquire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Possible causes of failure to acquire include failure to capture ..., failure to extract ..., poor biometric sample quality ..., algorithmic deficiencies and biometric characteristics outside the range of the system. 4, record 3, English, - failure%20to%20acquire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
failure to acquire; FTA: designations standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 5, record 3, English, - failure%20to%20acquire
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échec à l'acquisition
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27acquisition
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EA 2, record 3, French, EA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Échec qui] se produit lorsqu'un système biométrique ne réussit pas à obtenir l'élément biométrique nécessaire à l'enrôlement d'une personne. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27acquisition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les causes possibles d'un échec à l'acquisition peuvent comprendre un échec à la capture [...], un échec à l'extraction [...], une mauvaise qualité [...] des échantillons biométriques, des déficiences algorithmiques et des caractéristiques biométriques situées en dehors des limites du système. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27acquisition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échec à l'acquisition; EA : désignations normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chec%20%C3%A0%20l%27acquisition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- falla de adquisición
1, record 3, Spanish, falla%20de%20adquisici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Falla de un sistema biométrico en obtener las características biométricas necesarias para inscribir una persona. 1, record 3, Spanish, - falla%20de%20adquisici%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- biometrics capture
1, record 4, English, biometrics%20capture
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- biometric capture 1, record 4, English, biometric%20capture
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometrics capture currently includes fingerprint imaging and a digital photograph. ... If the application is properly filed, the applicant will receive a notice to appear in person at a [Citizenship and Immigration Services] facility for biometrics capture. 1, record 4, English, - biometrics%20capture
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- saisie de données biométriques
1, record 4, French, saisie%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la saisie de données biométriques doit se limiter à ce qui est strictement nécessaire et ne doit pas être faite à l'insu de la personne. 1, record 4, French, - saisie%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- captura de datos biométricos
1, record 4, Spanish, captura%20de%20datos%20biom%C3%A9tricos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para poder usar datos biométricos como medio de autenticación o de identificación de personas, primero es necesario hacer una captura de datos biométricos. [...] La captura de datos biométricos es la recogida de un dato fisiológico o conductual a través de un sensor biométrico específico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - captura%20de%20datos%20biom%C3%A9tricos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- retinal scanning
1, record 5, English, retinal%20scanning
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- retinal scan 2, record 5, English, retinal%20scan
correct, noun
- retina scanning 3, record 5, English, retina%20scanning
correct, noun
- retina scan 3, record 5, English, retina%20scan
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Iris recognition is based on comparing patterns in the iris - the exterior, visible colored part of the eye. Retinal scans look at the vascular patterns inside the eye found on the retina. In addition, retinal scanning can be overly personal in terms of what is revealed, such as medical conditions and the like. 4, record 5, English, - retinal%20scanning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inmates must submit to retinal scanning in Cook County, Illinois, coming and going from jail to court appearances. Retinal scans have proven more accurate than voice verification, hand geometry and digital fingerprinting in limited testing. 2, record 5, English, - retinal%20scanning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balayage de la rétine
1, record 5, French, balayage%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9tine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il est impossible de deviner ou de voler une caractéristique biométrique. Or, si une caractéristique biométrique particulière comme les empreintes digitales de l'index est imitée ou copiée, il sera impossible d'en obtenir de nouvelles, contrairement à un mot de passe [...] Il faudra donc remplacer cette caractéristique biométrique par une autre, comme les empreintes digitales d'un autre doigt ou le balayage de la rétine, pour empêcher des auteures et auteurs de menace d'accéder à des systèmes et à des dispositifs. 2, record 5, French, - balayage%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9tine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- escaneo de la retina
1, record 5, Spanish, escaneo%20de%20la%20retina
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lectores biométricos de retina. Este tipo de análisis biométrico comprende el escaneo de la retina [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - escaneo%20de%20la%20retina
Record 6 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Commercial Establishments
- Finance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- biometric payment
1, record 6, English, biometric%20payment
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric payments will [become] the norm for security, convenience, and efficiency in the years to come. Organizations will capitalize on the combined effect of biometrics and tokenization to strengthen security [and] cut payment fraud costs while eliminating the inconvenience and anxiety of using and protecting payment cards and card data during biometric payments. 2, record 6, English, - biometric%20payment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Établissements commerciaux
- Finances
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- paiement biométrique
1, record 6, French, paiement%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand on parle de paiement biométrique, on pense généralement à la reconnaissance des empreintes digitales. En réalité, la biométrie peut s'appliquer à tout élément unique du corps humain : la voix, la rétine, le visage ou même le réseau veineux. Le principe reste le même : croiser quelque chose que le client «a» (une carte, un code, un [téléphone intelligent]) avec quelque chose que le client «est» (le son de la voix, par exemple). 2, record 6, French, - paiement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Establecimientos comerciales
- Finanzas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pago biométrico
1, record 6, Spanish, pago%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El pago biométrico es un método de transacción digital innovador que permite a los usuarios completar una compra mediante la autenticación de sus características físicas, como huellas dactilares, imágenes faciales o escaneos del iris. 1, record 6, Spanish, - pago%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2026-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- biometrical factor
1, record 7, English, biometrical%20factor
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a behavioral or physiological characteristic that is unique to a subject. 2, record 7, English, - biometrical%20factor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many types of biometric factors, including fingerprints, face scans, iris scans, retina scans, palm scans ..., heart/pulse patterns, voice patterns, signature dynamics, and keystroke patterns. 2, record 7, English, - biometrical%20factor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- facteur biométrique
1, record 7, French, facteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristique comportementale ou physiologique unique à un sujet. 2, record 7, French, - facteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Empreintes digitales [...], vascularisation de la rétine [...], voix, géométrie de la main [...], dynamique de la signature, empreintes digitales génétiques. [Reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 1, record 7, French, - facteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor biométrico
1, record 7, Spanish, factor%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un factor de inherencia : Un atributo personal o algo que el usuario es; generalmente es alguna forma de factor biométrico. Pueden ser lectores de huellas dactilares, reconocimiento facial y de voz, así como biometría conductual, como dinámica de pulsación de teclas y reconocimiento de patrones de voz. 1, record 7, Spanish, - factor%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 8 - internal organization data 2026-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Data Banks and Databases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- biometric enrolment database
1, record 8, English, biometric%20enrolment%20database
correct, noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Database of biometric enrolment data record(s) ... 1, record 8, English, - biometric%20enrolment%20database
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The biometric enrolment database can optionally contain the biometric reference database ... Separation of the databases can be required due to security, privacy, legislation, architecture, performance, etc. 1, record 8, English, - biometric%20enrolment%20database
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A single biometric reference ... (e.g. a fingerprint on a storage card) can be considered as a biometric enrolment database in some transactions ... 1, record 8, English, - biometric%20enrolment%20database
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
biometric enrolment database: designation standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 8, English, - biometric%20enrolment%20database
Record 8, Key term(s)
- biometric enrolment data base
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Banques et bases de données
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- base de données d'enrôlement biométrique
1, record 8, French, base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- base de données d'enregistrement biométrique 2, record 8, French, base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enregistrement%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Base de données de registres de données d'enrôlement biométrique [...] 1, record 8, French, - base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La base de données d'enrôlement biométrique peut éventuellement contenir la base de données de références biométriques [...] La séparation des bases de données peut être exigée pour des raisons de sécurité, de respect de la vie privée, de législation, d'architecture, de performances, etc. 1, record 8, French, - base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il est possible qu'une seule référence biométrique [...] (par exemple une empreinte digitale sur une carte mémoire) puisse être prise en compte en tant que base de données d'enrôlement biométrique dans certaines transactions [...] 1, record 8, French, - base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
base de données d'enrôlement biométrique : désignation normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 8, French, - base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Bancos y bases de datos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- base de datos de registro biométrico
1, record 8, Spanish, base%20de%20datos%20de%20registro%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La identificación tiene por objeto buscar en una base de datos de registro biométrico para devolver identificadores atribuibles a una sola persona. 1, record 8, Spanish, - base%20de%20datos%20de%20registro%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 9 - internal organization data 2026-02-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Testing and Debugging
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- false acceptance rate
1, record 9, English, false%20acceptance%20rate
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FAR 1, record 9, English, FAR
correct, noun
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- false accept rate 2, record 9, English, false%20accept%20rate
correct, noun
- FAR 3, record 9, English, FAR
correct, noun
- FAR 3, record 9, English, FAR
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio or percentage of times a given biometric system will erroneously give an unauthorized person access to the data, items, or area it protects compared to the number of access attempts. 4, record 9, English, - false%20acceptance%20rate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Test et débogage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- taux de fausses acceptations
1, record 9, French, taux%20de%20fausses%20acceptations
avoid, calque, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- TFA 2, record 9, French, TFA
avoid, calque, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- taux d'acceptations erronées 3, record 9, French, taux%20d%27acceptations%20erron%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Probabilité qu'un système biométrique identifie à tort une personne ou ne réussisse pas à rejeter un imposteur. 4, record 9, French, - taux%20de%20fausses%20acceptations
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Prueba y depuración
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa de falsa aceptación
1, record 9, Spanish, tasa%20de%20falsa%20aceptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TFA 1, record 9, Spanish, TFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] medida de la probabilidad de que el sistema de seguridad biométrico acepte incorrectamente un intento de acceso por parte de un usuario no autorizado. 1, record 9, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20falsa%20aceptaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2026-02-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- biometric program
1, record 10, English, biometric%20program
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the biometric program creates concern for specific groups (ie. women/children), either due to the biometric trait itself or the data collected alongside and as part of the program, risks versus benefits must be assessed and mitigation strategies considered if moving ahead 2, record 10, English, - biometric%20program
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada. 3, record 10, English, - biometric%20program
Record 10, Key term(s)
- biometric programme
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- programme biométrique
1, record 10, French, programme%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cartes intelligentes codées contenant un programme biométrique, utilisées pour accéder à des endroits sécurisés; cartes biométriques codées non magnétiquement qui sont continuellement mises à jour, pour accéder à des endroits sécurisés. 2, record 10, French, - programme%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 3, record 10, French, - programme%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa biométrico
1, record 10, Spanish, programa%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El gobierno canadiense informó que expandirá su red mundial de Centros de Solicitud de Visas [...] para facilitar la aplicación del programa biométrico. 1, record 10, Spanish, - programa%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 11 - internal organization data 2026-02-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
- Security Devices
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- biometric fingerprint access control system
1, record 11, English, biometric%20fingerprint%20access%20control%20system
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The biometric fingerprint access control system provides a high-security solution for controlling access to premises by using advanced fingerprint recognition technology. This system ensures that only authorized individuals are granted access, improving security and streamlining entry processes for businesses, government buildings, or restricted areas. 1, record 11, English, - biometric%20fingerprint%20access%20control%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'accès biométrique par empreintes digitales
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique%20par%20empreintes%20digitales
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] système de sécurité qui utilise les caractéristiques biologiques uniques des individus, telles que les empreintes digitales, pour identifier et contrôler l'accès à une zone ou à un appareil spécifique. 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique%20par%20empreintes%20digitales
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
- Biometría
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico por huella dactilar
1, record 11, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20dactilar
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico por huella digital 2, record 11, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20digital
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El sistema de control de acceso biométrico por huella digital [...] otorga mayor seguridad al acceso, permitiendo ingresar solo a personas autorizadas mediante el reconocimiento de su huella. 2, record 11, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20dactilar
Record 12 - internal organization data 2026-02-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- matching
1, record 12, English, matching
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- biometric matching 2, record 12, English, biometric%20matching
correct, noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of comparing a biometric sample against a previously stored template and scoring the level of similarity between them. 1, record 12, English, - matching
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matching: designation and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee. 3, record 12, English, - matching
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mise en correspondance
1, record 12, French, mise%20en%20correspondance
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- appariement biométrique 2, record 12, French, appariement%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comparaison d'un échantillon biométrique avec un modèle de référence et évaluation du degré de similarité entre les deux. 1, record 12, French, - mise%20en%20correspondance
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise en correspondance : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité. 3, record 12, French, - mise%20en%20correspondance
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- emparejamiento biométrico
1, record 12, Spanish, emparejamiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nuestros sistemas de identificación de credenciales incluyen un lector de huellas dactilares con el que logramos un emparejamiento biométrico extremadamente seguro [...] 1, record 12, Spanish, - emparejamiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 13 - internal organization data 2026-02-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Biometrics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- biometric engine
1, record 13, English, biometric%20engine
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even with [state-of-the-art] hardware, if the biometric engine is not functioning correctly, ... the system will get many errors and false readings or identifications. 2, record 13, English, - biometric%20engine
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Biométrie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- moteur biométrique
1, record 13, French, moteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- moteur de biométrie 2, record 13, French, moteur%20de%20biom%C3%A9trie
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notre spécialité, c'est le logiciel central : le moteur biométrique qui bénéficie des meilleurs algorithmes [...] 3, record 13, French, - moteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Biometría
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor biométrico
1, record 13, Spanish, motor%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el motor biométrico determina las características únicas del rostro a partir de los rasgos definidos en su propio algoritmo o patrón biométrico facial. 1, record 13, Spanish, - motor%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 14 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- biometric identification
1, record 14, English, biometric%20identification
correct, noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of searching against a biometric enrolment database ... to find and return the biometric reference identifier(s) ... attributable to a single individual. 2, record 14, English, - biometric%20identification
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric identification is a technique that uses unique physical characteristics of an individual to identify them. These characteristics can include fingerprint patterns, facial recognition, iris or retina scans, or even DNA analysis ... The process typically involves capturing the biometric data ... and comparing it to a database of stored biometric information. 3, record 14, English, - biometric%20identification
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biometric identification: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 14, English, - biometric%20identification
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- identification biométrique
1, record 14, French, identification%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de recherche par rapport à une base de données d'enrôlement biométrique [...] dans le but de retrouver les identificateurs de références biométriques [...] imputables à un seul individu. 2, record 14, French, - identification%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'identification biométrique est la recherche de l'identité d'une personne en comparant les données biométriques de la personne avec celles d'un ensemble de personnes dans une base de données. 3, record 14, French, - identification%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 4, record 14, French, - identification%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificación biométrica
1, record 14, Spanish, identificaci%C3%B3n%20biom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La identificación biométrica es la presentación por parte del usuario de su parámetro biométrico único y el proceso de compararlo con toda la base de datos disponible. Para extraer este tipo de datos personales se utilizan los lectores biométricos. 2, record 14, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n%20biom%C3%A9trica
Record 15 - internal organization data 2026-01-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- biometric data subject
1, record 15, English, biometric%20data%20subject
correct, noun, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual whose individualized biometric data ... is within the biometric system ... 1, record 15, English, - biometric%20data%20subject
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The intent of the word "individualized" is to distinguish biometric data subjects from those whose aggregated data was used in the creation of the biometric recognition ... algorithm. Examples of individuals contributing biometric data ... who are not biometric data subjects include those who contributed to a Universal Background Model in speaker recognition systems, or who contributed to the creation of an eigenface basis set in a facial recognition system. 1, record 15, English, - biometric%20data%20subject
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biometric data subject: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 15, English, - biometric%20data%20subject
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sujet de données biométriques
1, record 15, French, sujet%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individu dont les données biométriques [...] individualisées se situent dans les limites du système biométrique [...] 1, record 15, French, - sujet%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but du terme «individualisées» est de faire la distinction entre les sujets de données biométriques et ceux dont les données agrégées ont été utilisées lors de la création de l'algorithme de reconnaissance biométrique [...] Les exemples d'individus qui contribuent en termes de données biométriques [...] et qui ne sont pas des sujets de données biométriques comprennent les individus qui ont contribué à l'élaboration d'un modèle de fond universel dans les systèmes de reconnaissance vocale ou qui ont contribué à la création d'un ensemble de vecteurs (eigenfaces) dans un système de reconnaissance faciale. 1, record 15, French, - sujet%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sujet de données biométriques : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 15, French, - sujet%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20biom%C3%A9triques
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- sujeto de los datos biométricos
1, record 15, Spanish, sujeto%20de%20los%20datos%20biom%C3%A9tricos
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La compañía] no revelará ni divulgará ningún dato biométrico a nadie que no sean sus proveedores de servicios y clientes autorizados sin/salvo [que] El sujeto de los datos biométricos o su representante legalmente autorizado consienta en la divulgación o difusión [...] 1, record 15, Spanish, - sujeto%20de%20los%20datos%20biom%C3%A9tricos
Record 16 - internal organization data 2025-12-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- biometric analysis
1, record 16, English, biometric%20analysis
correct, noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric analysis encompasses the methods and technologies used to identify or authenticate individuals based on their biological or behavioral characteristics. ... In practice, biometric analysis involves capturing, processing, and comparing biometric data using advanced algorithms, often based on machine learning and computer vision. 1, record 16, English, - biometric%20analysis
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Biometric analysis is widely used in sectors like physical or logical access control (smartphones, computers, buildings), border control (biometric passports), surveillance and search in public areas, contactless payments, and personalized services. Applications range from simple identification to fraud detection or behavioral analysis in sensitive contexts (banks, airports). 1, record 16, English, - biometric%20analysis
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- analyse biométrique
1, record 16, French, analyse%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'analyse biométrique désigne l'ensemble des méthodes et technologies permettant d'identifier ou d'authentifier une personne à partir de ses caractéristiques biologiques ou comportementales. 2, record 16, French, - analyse%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- análisis biométrico
1, record 16, Spanish, an%C3%A1lisis%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la interpretación de los datos biométricos como categorías especiales de datos debe tener en cuenta la posibilidad de que, mediante el análisis biométrico, se puedan inferir y recoger otras categorías especiales de datos y, en particular, datos relativos a la salud o datos que revelen el origen racial o étnico entre otros. 1, record 16, Spanish, - an%C3%A1lisis%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 17 - internal organization data 2025-12-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- biometric capability
1, record 17, English, biometric%20capability
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The biometric capability is ... based on international standards so that software and hardware will be able to interface with other current or future products or systems. 1, record 17, English, - biometric%20capability
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- capacité biométrique
1, record 17, French, capacit%C3%A9%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité biométrique est fondée sur des normes internationales de manière à ce que le logiciel et le matériel puissent être utilisés avec les produits ou systèmes actuels ou futurs. 1, record 17, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad biométrica
1, record 17, Spanish, capacidad%20biom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[El lector biométrico] está diseñado para una autenticación de dos factores usando huellas dactilares y/o credenciales físicas sin contacto de alta frecuencia, y la posibilidad de tarjetas virtuales[, además de tener] capacidad biométrica [...] que utiliza la tecnología de imágenes multiespectral [...] 1, record 17, Spanish, - capacidad%20biom%C3%A9trica
Record 18 - internal organization data 2025-12-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- biometric enrolment
1, record 18, English, biometric%20enrolment
correct, noun, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- enrollment 2, record 18, English, enrollment
correct, noun
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of collecting biometric samples from a person and the subsequent preparation and storage of biometric reference templates representing that person's identity. 2, record 18, English, - biometric%20enrolment
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The term] "registration" has a different meaning in the signal processing community and its use is therefore deprecated in biometrics ... in favour of enrolment. 1, record 18, English, - biometric%20enrolment
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Enrolment in a biometric system ... can in some cases not involve storage of biometric data ..., for example, when biometric data from an enrollee ... cannot be acquired. 1, record 18, English, - biometric%20enrolment
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
biometric enrolment: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 3, record 18, English, - biometric%20enrolment
Record 18, Key term(s)
- biometric enrollment
- enrolment
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- enrôlement biométrique
1, record 18, French, enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- enrôlement 2, record 18, French, enr%C3%B4lement
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de collecte d'échantillons biométriques provenant d'une personne, après quoi des gabarits biométriques de référence représentant l'identité de cette personne seront créés et stockés. 2, record 18, French, - enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «enregistrement» a une signification différente dans le domaine du traitement des signaux; de ce fait, son utilisation est déconseillée en biométrie [...] où le terme «enrôlement» lui est préféré. 1, record 18, French, - enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'enrôlement dans un système biométrique [...] peut, dans certains cas, ne pas impliquer le stockage de données biométriques [...], par exemple, lorsque les données biométriques d'un enrôlé [...] ne peuvent être acquises. 1, record 18, French, - enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
enrôlement biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 18, French, - enr%C3%B4lement%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- enrolamiento biométrico
1, record 18, Spanish, enrolamiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- enrolamiento 2, record 18, Spanish, enrolamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de recolección de muestras biométricas de un usuario final, que se convierten en referencia biométrica y posteriormente se almacenan dentro de la base de datos del sistema biométrico para su ulterior comparación. 2, record 18, Spanish, - enrolamiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enrolamiento biométrico. Es la captura de la información biométrica de los afiliados [...] a través de medios físicos o virtuales, con el propósito de crear un registro con las muestras biométricas para futuras identificaciones. 3, record 18, Spanish, - enrolamiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 19 - internal organization data 2025-12-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Biometrics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- biometric scanner
1, record 19, English, biometric%20scanner
correct, noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- biometric reader 2, record 19, English, biometric%20reader
correct, noun
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that measures unique physical or behavioral characteristics ... to authenticate or identify individuals. 3, record 19, English, - biometric%20scanner
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The biometric scanner can be any one of fingerprint scanner, voice input device (microphone), palm print scanner, retinal scanner. 4, record 19, English, - biometric%20scanner
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Biométrie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- lecteur biométrique
1, record 19, French, lecteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- scanner biométrique 2, record 19, French, scanner%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un lecteur biométrique permet l'identification biométrique des individus afin de sécuriser les accès aux locaux et aux données. Le lecteur biométrique contient un capteur biométrique via lequel se fait la reconnaissance de la personne. 1, record 19, French, - lecteur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 19, Key term(s)
- scanneur biométrique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Biometría
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- lector biométrico
1, record 19, Spanish, lector%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- escáner biométrico 2, record 19, Spanish, esc%C3%A1ner%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] los usuarios finales son equipados con portátiles que incluyen una imagen de software, pero aún así, son ellos los que deben introducir sus huellas dactilares para diferentes aplicaciones y adquirir la destreza de mover sus dedos adecuadamente a través del lector biométrico. 1, record 19, Spanish, - lector%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 20 - internal organization data 2025-11-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- biometric access control system
1, record 20, English, biometric%20access%20control%20system
correct, noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric access control systems consist of several key components that work together to provide seamless, secure access. Understanding these components can help clarify how the entire system operates. 1, record 20, English, - biometric%20access%20control%20system
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'accès biométrique
1, record 20, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système de contrôle d'accès biométrique nécessite un certain nombre de composants intégrés, notamment : des lecteurs de porte[,] un réseau de communication[,] une base de données[,] un logiciel de gestion[,] des serrures électroniques[,] un système d'alimentation électrique pour les composants. 1, record 20, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico
1, record 20, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La aceptación del usuario es fundamental para el éxito de cualquier sistema de control de acceso biométrico. Si los sistemas son difíciles de usar o tienen un alto índice de fallos, los usuarios pueden resistirse a adoptarlos. 1, record 20, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 21 - internal organization data 2025-11-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- biometric instance
1, record 21, English, biometric%20instance
correct, noun, standardized
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An occurrence of a biometric characteristic ... 2, record 21, English, - biometric%20instance
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another conventional user identification protocol requires users to submit biometric-based data, such as a fingerprint scan, for example, and this biometric data is evaluated to determine user access. Such an identification protocol generally includes two stages: enrollment and identification. During enrollment, a biometric instance (such as a fingerprint scan) is obtained, and unique characteristics or features of the biometric instance are extracted to form a biometric template, which is stored as an enrollment template for subsequent identification purposes. Identification involves obtaining a subsequent biometric instance reading of the same type, extracting unique characteristics or features of the subsequent biometric instance to form a new template (the verification template), and comparing the two biometric templates to determine identification of the user. 3, record 21, English, - biometric%20instance
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A human hand typically has five instances of a fingerprint biometric characteristic. 2, record 21, English, - biometric%20instance
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biometric instance: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 21, English, - biometric%20instance
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- instance biométrique
1, record 21, French, instance%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Occurrence d'une caractéristique biométrique [...] 1, record 21, French, - instance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une main humaine possède généralement cinq instances de la caractéristique biométrique qu'est l'empreinte digitale. 1, record 21, French, - instance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instance biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 21, French, - instance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejemplo biométrico
1, record 21, Spanish, ejemplo%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ejemplo biométrico. Esto hace referencia a la muestra biométrica completa necesaria para realizar una operación de verificación. Por ejemplo, se requiere una sola huella digital para realizar una comprobación. 1, record 21, Spanish, - ejemplo%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 22 - internal organization data 2025-10-29
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- biometric capture
1, record 22, English, biometric%20capture
correct, noun, standardized
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The process of] obtaining and recording of, in a retrievable form, signal(s) of biometric characteristic(s) ... directly from individual(s), or from representation(s) of biometric characteristic(s). 1, record 22, English, - biometric%20capture
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Representation" is used in the natural language sense, e.g. a photograph. 1, record 22, English, - biometric%20capture
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Retrievable" refers to the record and not the original signal. 1, record 22, English, - biometric%20capture
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A signal can be generated by the biometric characteristic or generated elsewhere and affected by the biometric characteristic. For example, face illuminated by incident light. 1, record 22, English, - biometric%20capture
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 4 OBS
biometric capture: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 22, English, - biometric%20capture
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- capture biométrique
1, record 22, French, capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Processus d']obtention et [d']enregistrement, sous une forme récupérable, d'un ou de plusieurs signaux d'une ou de plusieurs caractéristiques biométriques [...] directement auprès d'un ou de plusieurs individus, ou d'une ou de plusieurs représentations d'une ou de plusieurs caractéristiques biométriques. 1, record 22, French, - capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «représentation» est utilisé au sens du langage naturel, par exemple, une photographie. 1, record 22, French, - capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «récupérable» fait référence au signal enregistré et non au signal d'origine. 1, record 22, French, - capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Un signal peut être généré par la caractéristique biométrique ou généré ailleurs et être affecté par la caractéristique biométrique. Par exemple, un visage éclairé par une lumière incidente. 1, record 22, French, - capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 4 OBS
capture biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 22, French, - capture%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- captura biométrica
1, record 22, Spanish, captura%20biom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Además de las funcionalidades ya presentes en la captura biométrica, este proceso realiza la verificación de la identidad de las personas, mediante su avanzado algoritmo de reconocimiento biométrico dactilar. Así, permite validar que la persona sea efectivamente quien dice ser, comparando una huella dactilar previamente enrolada contra la huella que se captura en ese momento. 1, record 22, Spanish, - captura%20biom%C3%A9trica
Record 23 - internal organization data 2025-10-28
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- biometric recognition
1, record 23, English, biometric%20recognition
correct, noun, standardized
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The automated recognition of individuals based on their biological and behavioural characteristics. 2, record 23, English, - biometric%20recognition
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Biometric recognition encompasses biometric verification ... and biometric identification ... 2, record 23, English, - biometric%20recognition
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biometric recognition: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 3, record 23, English, - biometric%20recognition
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance biométrique
1, record 23, French, reconnaissance%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reconnaissance automatique d'une personne à partir de ses caractéristiques biologiques et comportementales. 2, record 23, French, - reconnaissance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme reconnaissance biométrique englobe la vérification biométrique [...] et l'identification biométrique [...] 2, record 23, French, - reconnaissance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reconnaissance biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 23, French, - reconnaissance%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento biométrico
1, record 23, Spanish, reconocimiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las dos modalidades más empleadas en la actualidad para el reconocimiento biométrico son, [...] la biometría basada en características físicas y otra que se basa en el comportamiento de las personas. 1, record 23, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 24 - internal organization data 2025-10-23
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Computer Mathematics
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- biometric algorithm
1, record 24, English, biometric%20algorithm
correct, noun, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of instructions and rules for processing biometric samples ... 2, record 24, English, - biometric%20algorithm
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric algorithms are automated methods that enable a biometric system to recognize an individual by his or her anatomical/behavioral traits. They consist of a sequence of automated operations performed by the system to verify or identify its ownership. These operations include quality assessment, enhancement, feature extraction, classification/indexing, matching and fusion, as well as compression algorithms, often used to reduce storage space and bandwidth. 3, record 24, English, - biometric%20algorithm
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The complete processing of biometric signals and data may involve: signal detection, segmentation, biometric feature extraction ..., quality assessment, biometric model generation, biometric template generation, comparison ..., biometric comparison decision ..., compression, decompression, etc. 2, record 24, English, - biometric%20algorithm
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biometric algorithm: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 24, English, - biometric%20algorithm
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- algorithme biométrique
1, record 24, French, algorithme%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'instructions et de règles applicables au traitement des échantillons biométriques [...] 2, record 24, French, - algorithme%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le traitement complet des signaux et des données biométriques peut impliquer : la détection du signal, la segmentation, l'extraction d'attributs biométriques [...], l'évaluation de la qualité, la génération de modèles biométriques [...], la génération de gabarits biométriques [...], la comparaison [...], la décision de comparaison biométrique [...], la compression, la décompression, etc. 2, record 24, French, - algorithme%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
algorithme biométrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 24, French, - algorithme%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- algoritmo biométrico
1, record 24, Spanish, algoritmo%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el algoritmo biométrico [...] permite almacenar en la tarjeta identificativa la información de la huella digital del ciudadano. 1, record 24, Spanish, - algoritmo%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 25 - internal organization data 2014-05-22
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- e-passport
1, record 25, English, e%2Dpassport
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- electronic passport 2, record 25, English, electronic%20passport
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine-readable passport that includes a chip containing digital biometric information. 3, record 25, English, - e%2Dpassport
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also known as an e-Passport, the biometric chip will contain the same biographical information contained on page 2 of a Canadian passport and will confirm that the identity of the bearer of the document who appears at a port of entry, is the same person to whom it is issued. 4, record 25, English, - e%2Dpassport
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- passeport électronique
1, record 25, French, passeport%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passeport lisible à la machine qui contient une puce sans contact avec des données biométriques en format numerisé. 2, record 25, French, - passeport%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stratégie de sécurité du passeport décrite dans la Politique canadienne de sécurité nationale met l'accent sur l'authentification de l'identité des personnes qui présentent une demande de passeport, par l'ajout d'une puce dans chaque passeport (le passeport électronique) conformément aux normes de l'OACI (Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale) [...] 3, record 25, French, - passeport%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos oficiales
Record 25, Main entry term, Spanish
- pasaporte electrónico
1, record 25, Spanish, pasaporte%20electr%C3%B3nico
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 25, Synonyms, Spanish
- pasaporte-e 1, record 25, Spanish, pasaporte%2De
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pasaporte de lectura mecánica con una microplaqueta de circuito integrado sin contacto que contiene datos biométricos en formato digital. 2, record 25, Spanish, - pasaporte%20electr%C3%B3nico
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con pasaporte biométrico. 2, record 25, Spanish, - pasaporte%20electr%C3%B3nico
Record 26 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Biometrics
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- biometric passport
1, record 26, English, biometric%20passport
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Biométrie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- passeport biométrique
1, record 26, French, passeport%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passeport électronique qui permet de faire la vérification d'identité à l'aide d'un système biométrique. 2, record 26, French, - passeport%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En autres caractéristiques, le passeport biométrique sera doté d'une puce incorporée contenant une réplique électronique de la page avec photo du passeport. Ceci permettra de comparer les données d'identification faciale stockées sur la puce avec le visage du détenteur. 3, record 26, French, - passeport%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos oficiales
- Biometría
Record 26, Main entry term, Spanish
- pasaporte biométrico
1, record 26, Spanish, pasaporte%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 26, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pasaporte electrónico que permite que la verificación de identidad se realice por medio de un sistema biométrico. 2, record 26, Spanish, - pasaporte%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La primera prueba a gran escala de la biometría facial tendrá lugar en las fronteras estadounidenses, donde Estados Unidos exige el uso de pasaportes o visados biométricos. 3, record 26, Spanish, - pasaporte%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con pasaporte electrónico. 2, record 26, Spanish, - pasaporte%20biom%C3%A9trico
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