1.1 Why Biometrics 1

1.2 Usage of biometric technology minimizes the risks... 2

1.3 Biometric-security and convenience 2

1.4 Biometric features 3

1.5 Different biometric technologies 3

Palm Vein Technology Reviews 4

2.1 The basis of Palm Vein Technology 4

2.2 Registering through P.V.T. 5

2.3 Working of Palm Vein Technology 6

2.4 Performance metrics of biometric systems 7

2.5 How secure is technology??? 9

2.6 Features of Palm Vein Technology 9

2.7 What happens if registered palm gets damaged??? 10

Comparison with other biometric technologies 1 1

3.1 Voice print 11

3.2 Finger/Palm print 12

3.3 Face recognition 13

3.4 Iris scan 14

3.5 Retina scan 15

3.6 Ear Shape 17

3.7 Dynamic Signature Recognition (DSR) 19

3.8 Typing pattern 20

3.9 Gait recognition 20

Applications and Business 22

4.1 ATM and Banking 22

4.2 Personal computers 23

4.3 In hospitals and libraries 23

4.4 General authentication 24

4.5 Use of PVT in offices and schools 24

4.6 Other product applications 24

4.7 Business impact Business impact 25

4.8 Future aspects 26

CONTENTSChapter-1 Introduction to biometrics 1

Chapter-2

Chapter-3

Chapter-4

Chapter-5 Advantages and Disadvantages 27

5.1 Advantages of PVT 27

5.2 Disadvantages of PVT 28

Chapter-6 Conclusion and Future Scope 29

References 30

Acronyms 31