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LECTURE EMPREINTES RETINIENNES [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biometrics
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biométrie

Spanish

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