fingerprint recognition
Whorl-based identity verification
Fingerprint recognition is a biometric technology that identifies individuals by analyzing the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on their fingernails.
Used for unlocking phones, accessing secure buildings, and verifying identity: The laptop has fingerprint recognition built into the power button.
Also called fingerprint scanning or fingerprint authentication.
- touch IDBiometric fingerprint authentication
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
- AFISAutomated print identification database
- FBI databaseBureau's investigative information archive
- crime sceneLocation of an offense
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Identity verification prompts
two-factor authentication · one-time password · passphrase · PIN entry
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