Researching the Biometric System: 12/29

1. Define biometrics
Measurements of individual body characteristics, such as a voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security.

2.list and explain a use of a biometrics system in each area of impact
a) Business and Employment: Banks would use IRIS scanning technology so that only employees can access financial accounts. Retailers also allow customers to pay for their items using fingerprint scanners for example in Walt Disney World in Orlando they would scan the visitors fingerprints before entering the theme park.

b) Health: DNA recognition can be used to tell individuals apart based on DNA samples.

c) Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure: Regarding travel, airports will be using iris scanners when checking in people for flights.

d) Politics and Government: Law enforcement uses DNA recognition to accurately find and identify criminals of a crime scene.

3.Explain how one type of biometric system works.

IRIS recognition scans the iris and compares the scanning to a database of IRIS patterns to math up the iris scan to data connected to it. Fingerprint scans work in the sane manner, the finger is scanned and the image is compared to other fingerprints in the database to math the print with data.

4.who approves/disapproves of the use of biometrics?

Companies and organizations concerned about security and think biometric systems would be most secure by adopting them in their systems. It is also efficient when it comes to certain processes and accurate in identifying people.

5.explain 3 concerns regarding the use of the biometrics system.

a) Security: corporations may abuse biometrics and use the information for personal needs.

b) Crime: People who want to access things that involve biometric security may start o steal body parts and such to access the area.

6.explain 3 advantages to using the biometrics system.

a) Security: It keeps restricted areas open to authorized people only, so that others can't.

b) Accuracy:It's easier to recognize people.

c) Less Chance of identity theft: People's identities would be more secure.

7.what is the benefit of using biometrics as shown in the last clip?

It can be used by advertisers to recognize the consumer it can help advertising agencies and businesses sell their products.