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physical biometric Last modified: Sunday, June 21, 2009
A biometric that is based on a physical trait of an individual. Examples of physical biometrics include fingerprints, hand geometry, retinal scans, and DNA. Contrast with behavioral biometric. 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 Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.	Related Categories Biometrics Related Terms AFIS Automated Biometric Identification System behavioral biometric bioinformatics biometric accuracy biometric data biometric engine biometric sample biometrics IDENT Network Accessories physical biometric Products Shop by Top Models: Integrated Biometrics FINGER/PROX BIOMETRIC ACCESS W/ UNIT/SENSOR/SFTW/POWER CTL [ibhpa7400-01] (IBHPA740001) 2 store offers from $642 - $660 INTEGRATED BIOMETRICS IBHPA7200-01 (IBHPA720001) 2 store offers from $642 - $660 INTEGRATED BIOMETRICS IBHPA7300-01 (IBHPA730001) 2 store offers from $534 - $550 Integrated Biometrics INTEGRATED BIOMETRICS IBHPA7000-01 Network Accessories 2 store offers from $534 - $550