On 8/29/06, Harsh Busa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
we need to design an algorithm to define each human being based on some person and demographical information.
Actually my ration card example was for a reason. We could always use ration card numbers or PAN numbers for adults, but both have limited reach currently and again, it's no different from the SSN approach. To make this foolproof we need something that will not require user interaction. So instead of authentication by what user knows, we can authenticate by what the user has.
Imagine a couple of counters; one with a fingerprint reader and the other a form submission counter where you submit details similar to what you would for your ration card/passport. How fast can it process a single user? If it isn't very bad (say, 5 minutes per person) we can actually do this. It's reasonable if we can gather the data over the period of, say, two years. Infact once that is done everything can be based on one's fingerprint, even bank accounts, criminal records, etc. Procedures for everything else will speed up. The down side is that identity theft will be absolutely gory; someone cutting off a thumb to get through for example.
on a lighter note the rate at which ppl are using cell phones we cud use cell nos too :) , hope no one lights a flame on my lighter note
People change cellphone numbers every year ;)
i agree i have experrienced this several times no matter how good your technology is and how well can you automate things some people just prefer to do things by hand :)
Ohh tell me about it :P I spent valuable time trying to automate certain things for my mother's business and she simply doesn't use it. She prefers her diary and pen any time of the day :) Siddhesh -- Siddhesh Poyarekar http://siddhesh.tk http://siddhesh.phpnet.us -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
