Biometric Identification
Dimensions of the fetal facial profile in normal pregnancy. (1/41)
(+info)Authentication and data hiding using a hybrid ROI-based watermarking scheme for DICOM images. (2/41)
(+info)Bimodal gene expression patterns in breast cancer. (3/41)
(+info)Exploring medical identity theft. (4/41)
The crime of medical identity theft is a growing concern in healthcare institutions. A mixed-method study design including a two-stage electronic survey, telephone survey follow-up, and on-site observations was used to evaluate current practices in admitting and registration departments to reduce the occurrence of medical identity theft. Survey participants were chief compliance officers in acute healthcare organizations and members of the Health Care Compliance Association. Study results indicate variance in whether or how patient identity is confirmed in healthcare settings. The findings of this study suggest that information systems need to be designed for more efficient identity management. Admitting and registration staff must be trained, and compliance with medical identity theft policies and procedures must be monitored. Finally, biometric identity management solutions should be considered for stronger patient identification verification. (+info)Laser capture microdissection in forensic research: a review. (5/41)
(+info)Short tandem repeat profiling: part of an overall strategy for reducing the frequency of cell misidentification. (6/41)
(+info)Unveiling the biometric potential of finger-based ECG signals. (7/41)
(+info)Gait recognition: highly unique dynamic plantar pressure patterns among 104 individuals. (8/41)
(+info)Biometric identification is the use of automated processes to identify a person based on their unique physical or behavioral characteristics. These characteristics, known as biometrics, can include fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, voice patterns, and other distinctive traits that are difficult to replicate or forge. Biometric identification systems work by capturing and analyzing these features with specialized hardware and software, comparing them against a database of known individuals to find a match.
Biometric identification is becoming increasingly popular in security applications, such as access control for buildings and devices, border control, and law enforcement. It offers several advantages over traditional methods of identification, such as passwords or ID cards, which can be lost, stolen, or easily replicated. By contrast, biometric traits are unique to each individual and cannot be easily changed or duplicated.
However, there are also concerns around privacy and the potential for misuse of biometric data. It is important that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect individuals' personal information and prevent unauthorized access or use.