fingerprint reader

Touch identity sensor

A fingerprint reader is a device that scans and identifies the unique ridge patterns on a person's fingertip, used for authentication and security.

Smartphones, laptops, and door locks use fingerprint readers to verify identity: She unlocked her phone with the fingerprint reader.

Also called a fingerprint scanner.

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sensor · unlock · security · security system · access control · touch · touch ID · identity · identity theft · swipe · authentication · access · FBI · crime · latent · whorl · loop · arch

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Opposites
authentication method

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Authentication string

passcode · security question · smart card · key card · alphanumeric code

security vs. access

fingerprint readeropen door

Barrier removed for entry

guest access

security approach

fingerprint readeropen access

Free public scholarly content

unlocked door · open door policy

Family

finger, print, reader, fingers, fingered, fingering, prints, printed, printing

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G