Despite vendor claims, there is no best biometric
technology. If one specifically defines an application,
it may be possible to describe the most accurate,
easiest to use, easiest to deploy, or cheapest biometric
for that particular deployment, but no one biometric
technology or set of criteria is right for all
situations.
The following Zephyr chart
is a general comparison of biometric technologies in
terms of ease-of-use, cost, accuracy, and perceived
intrusiveness. Symbols represent the relative
capabilities of each technology; a perfect biometric
would have all symbols at the periphery, while a poor
biometric would have symbols near the center of the
Zephyr chart.
International Biometric Group
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