Biometrics: An In Depth Examination

The purpose of this paper is to give the reader a good foundational understanding of biometric security systems. The intent is not to make the reader an expert in any one system. Therefore, it will not focus on any one specific type of biometric. Rather it will look at the biometric process as a whole giving a brief overview of the types of biometrics available. Problems and issues as well as current applications of biometrics will also be discussed.