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CONTROL ACCESO BIOMETRICO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
- Security Devices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biometric fingerprint access control system
1, record 1, English, biometric%20fingerprint%20access%20control%20system
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - biometric%20fingerprint%20access%20control%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'accès biométrique par empreintes digitales
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique%20par%20empreintes%20digitales
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique%20par%20empreintes%20digitales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dactiloscopia
- Biometría
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico por huella dactilar
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20dactilar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico por huella digital 2, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20digital
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico%20por%20huella%20dactilar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-11-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biometric access control
1, record 2, English, biometric%20access%20control
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a security method that uses unique physical or behavioral traits of individuals to control access to physical or digital spaces. 2, record 2, English, - biometric%20access%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike traditional access methods that rely on something you know (a password) or something you have (a key or card), biometric systems verify access based on who you are. These systems are capable of capturing, analyzing, and storing biometric data, such as fingerprints, voice patterns, retinal patterns, and even facial features. 2, record 2, English, - biometric%20access%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle d'accès biométrique
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contrôle d'accès biométrique reconnaît les individus grâce à leurs caractéristiques physiques. Les deux moyens biométriques les plus courants sont les empreintes digitales et l'iris mais il est également possible d'utiliser les réseaux veineux de la rétine ou de la paume de la main, la morphologie des mains, le poids ou encore les traits du visage. 1, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de acceso biométrico
1, record 2, Spanish, control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] forma de autenticación o verificación de usuarios que utiliza características biofísicas únicas del cuerpo humano, o rasgos conductuales, para verificar la identidad de un individuo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esto puede incluir el reconocimiento de la huella dactilar, el patrón del iris, el patrón vascular dactilar, el de la mano, la geometría tridimensional de la mano, la forma del rostro o la voz. 1, record 2, Spanish, - control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- biometric access control system
1, record 3, English, biometric%20access%20control%20system
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - biometric%20access%20control%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'accès biométrique
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de control de acceso biométrico
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20control%20de%20acceso%20biom%C3%A9trico
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