Hand biometrics
Human identification that uses hand biometrics is based
on individual shape and morphometric characteristics
of human hand
FRR - false reject rate
< 0,1%
FAR - false accept rate
0,1%
Rate of verification - 1 - 2 sec
Accuracy - middle level
Method
User inserts his hand to the special optical scanning mechanism. Data from the scan (shape, proportions, etc.) are evaluated and compared with relevant database.
Usage
- Time-register/Attendance systems
- Access control systems
- suitable mainly for databases with small or middle-sized number of users
Advantages
figures are adopted from: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/fingerchip/biometrics/types/hand.htm
