The Biometric Body

what type of biometric identification was used as far back as the 19th century?

• Fingerprint

• Face

• Smell

• DNA

What information is included in a "voiceprint"?

• Pitch

• Loudness

• Duration of sounds

• Movement

Note two types of places where biometric systems are already being used for security

• Disney World

• Schools

• Airports

• Grocery Stores

In paragraph 5, Kowalski writes that features need to be distinctive and "stable." What does stable mean in this context?

• Shaky

• Unchanging

• Strong

• Fast

Why are indistinct or unstable features problematic for biometrics?

• Features used for biometrics should be distinctive

• Biometrics aim to recognize individuals automatically

• Computers do not know how to detect and allow changes

What is a false accept?

• system says no to a true match

• imposter

What is a false reject?

• System says no to a true match

• imposter

What do key details or supporting details help you understand?

• Main idea

• Thesis

• Problem

• Solution