Learning Path: fingerprint scanning

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Published by WhatIs.com  September 23, 2004 >> Receive this e-mail as text  >> About this e-mail   Learning Path - learn by definition Biometrics: fingerprint scanning WhatIs.com Fingerprint scanning is currently the most widely-used form of biometric verification. Today, thanks to its relatively low price (retail units go for under $100; chips cost $20-$30), high accuracy and compactness, finger scanning devices are easily integrated into keyboards, mice, notebooks and small peripheral devices. In industry, it's often used in conjunction with a strong password to control access to buildings, rooms, filing cabinets, lockers, computers and data resources. Learning Path: Fingerprint scanning We call the idea "Learning paths." You could also call it "Learn by definition." The idea is simply to read a series of definitions related to the same topic in sequence, one definition at a time, as a way to learn (or relearn). Automated Fingerprint Identification System bifurcation biometrics biometric verification capture fingerscanning minutiae ridge scanner smart card two-factor authentication Read more about this topic Have security tips sent to your inbox Enter your e-mail and start receiving Security Tip. E-mail    Not a member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   A B O U T   T H I S   N E W S L E T T E R Contact us: WhatIs Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 This e-newsletter is published by WhatIs.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. TechTarget offers magazines, Web sites, e-newsletters, Webcasts and conferences for enterprise IT professionals. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Updates on new site content": Go to unsubscribe: http://WhatIs.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?track=NL-37&ad=492603 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed.