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HUELLA DIGITAL [3 records]

Record 1 2026-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dactyloscopy
  • Biometrics
  • Security Devices
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dactyloscopie
  • Biométrie
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dactiloscopia
  • Biometría
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
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.

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Record 2 2026-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dactyloscopy
  • Biometrics
CONT

[The biometric enabled attendance device] allows you to enroll new employees on-site by collecting demographic and employment information as well as capturing the biometric fingerprints. This information is then used for authentication when the employee uses the biometric device to capture their attendance.

CONT

A fingerprint is made of a series of ridges and grooves. Once a biometric fingerprint is captured the system locates the minutia points. These minutia points occur where the lines of the ridges begin, end, branch off and merge with other ridge lines. These points are then mapped and a line is drawn between each point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dactyloscopie
  • Biométrie
CONT

Dans le cadre de l'AMF [authentification multifacteur], les utilisateurs doivent s'identifier en utilisant 2 différents types de facteurs («quelque chose que vous connaissez» et «quelque chose que vous possédez» – comme un code unique qui est transmis à un numéro de téléphone enregistré au nom de l'utilisateur, ou «ce que vous êtes» – comme une empreinte digitale biométrique).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dactiloscopia
  • Biometría
CONT

Una huella dactilar es una característica inherente y única de las personas y es difícil de falsificar o robar. Por lo tanto, una huella dactilar biométrica enlaza de forma precisa al paciente adecuado con el registro correcto y proporciona altos estándares de integridad de datos.

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Record 3 2026-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dactyloscopy
DEF

The print or impression produced by the friction ridges of the inner surface of the fingertip.

Key term(s)
  • finger print

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dactyloscopie
DEF

Trace laissée par le doigt, dont le dessin est dû aux crêtes papillaires des pulpes des doigts et qui est propre à chaque individu, permettant une identification précise.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dactiloscopia
DEF

[Impresión] que las yemas de los dedos deja al tocar la superficie lisa o pulimentada de un objeto, compuesta de determinadas crestas [o] surcos papilares, la cual no sólo se aplica para la investigaciones criminales, sino como medio de afianzar la identidad de una persona.

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