biometric scanner
Identity-verifying sensor device
A biometric scanner is a device that reads unique physical characteristics—fingerprints, irises, facial features, voice patterns—to identify or authenticate a person.
Common at border crossings, on smartphones, and in secure facilities: She pressed her thumb to the biometric scanner to unlock the door.
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
- fingerprint readerRidge pattern recognition device
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- identityWho someone is
authentication · security · security clearance · access · access control · touchscreen · palm · facial recognition · body part · verification · unlock · sensor · eye · door · airport · border patrol · clearance · thumb
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- border controlvisa requirements, passport control, guard, border crossing, border security
- gadgetssmartphone, gadget, gizmos, widget, tablet
- Scannersbarcode reader, card reader, QR reader, code reader
- security devicessecurity camera, alarm, security key, security badge, vault doors
- security systemsalarm, alarms, alarm systems, firewall, antivirus
biometric scannerpassword
Authentication string
PIN · passcode · security question · key card · access card
biometric scanneranonymity
Unknown identity state
open access · honor system · self-identification · public access · unlocked door
biometric scannersecurity guard
Hired protector of property
signature verification · bouncer · gatekeeper · receptionist
biometric, biometrics, biological, biologist, metric, metrics, meter, metering, metered