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difference score Last modified: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The value returned by a biometric engine that indicates the degree of difference found between a reference biometric sample (e.g. the data on file) and the data being obtained for comparison. See "Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia. See also "How Biometrics Security Works" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia. Also see "How Fingerprint Scanners Work" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia.
Biometric Consortium  Extensive collection of information pertaining to the research, development, testing, evaulation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology. The Biometric Consortium serves as the U.S. Government's focal point for this technology. Biometrics Catalog A U.S. Government-sponsored database of information about biometric technologies including research and evaluation reports, news articles, vendors and consultants, government documents and legislative text. DRM Watch Analysis of digital rights management technology. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.	Related Categories Biometrics Related Terms AFIS behavioral biometric binning bioinformatics biometric accuracy biometric data biometric engine biometric sample biometrics IDENT physical biometric Shopping difference score Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Nutrition 3 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 18 Store Offers Toys 1 Store Offers Books 10 Model Matches Pets 0 Store Offers