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FRAPPE SIGNATURE [2 records]

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Record 1 2026-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biometrics
DEF

The automated identification or verification of an individual's identity through measurable physical or behavioural traits.

OBS

Examples of physical traits include fingerprints, hand shape, iris, retina, etc. Behavioural traits include keystroke dynamics, signatures, voice, etc.

OBS

biometry; biometrics: designations and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biométrie
DEF

Identification ou vérification automatisées de l’identité d’une personne sur la base de caractères physiques ou de traits comportementaux mesurables.

OBS

On entend par caractère physique les empreintes digitales, la forme de la main, l'iris, la rétine, etc. Les traits comportementaux peuvent inclure la frappe au clavier, la signature, la voix, etc.

OBS

biométrie : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biometría
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Record 2 2025-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Applications of Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

A drone strike where the identity of the person/persons targeted is not known but [that is based on] their "pattern of life" or behaviour[.]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Frappe de drone visant une personne ou un groupe de personnes inconnues qui sont ciblées en fonction de leurs «modes de vie» ou habitudes.

Spanish

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