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What Is Biometric

History Of Biometric

Biometric Identity: initiative of the IndianGovernment

Potential for Biometrics in Retailing

How Biometric system works in Retail Obstacles for Implementing Biometrics Solutions

Conclusion

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Jones P & Williams P,Hillier D, Comfort D, 2007Originally used in the context of statisticalmethods

Now, biometric is being used to refer to methodsfor exclusively distinguishing a person ,based onone or more inherent, bodily or behavioral traits

which can be used to confirm ones identity. Physical characteristicsDNA , iris ,retina etc.

Behavioral characteristicshandwriting, voiceetc.

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Joao de Barros ,in 2007, gave 1st evidence ,China in

14th century

Anthropologist ,Alphonse Bertillon,1890s ,foridentifying convicted criminals

development of Bertillonage method of

identification through body measurement

Richard Edward Henry of Scotland Yard

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UIDAI(Unique Identification Authority ofIndia),Aadhar

Nandan Nilekani ,Chairman of UIDAI said Theunique ID is going to be a unique number and not acard .It will be a unique number based on a personsdemographic and biometric information that will beunique to an individual

UIDAI has selected three consortiums led by

Accenture, Mahindra Satyam and L-1 Identitysolutions

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Biometrics will be provided at Rs.

2.75/individual, lowest cost in the world

Contract will run for 2 years or 200 millionenrollments which ever comes first.

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Fraudulent transactions and identity theft are

arising at a rapid pace

Biometric supporters throughout the world feelthat biometric technology

Provides secure ,positive identification of

shoppers, based on fingerprints Eliminates the possibility of credit , debit card

fraud due to theft

Reduces the queue for payment

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RegisterFinger

Scanned

Storage

(Bank)Payment

mode

Scan(PIN)

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Initial Capital Cost

Uncertainty about the accuracy of biometric

technology Elderly people encounter problems in enrolling

biometrics because of the changing contours of

their fingers Those who cover their face and head due to

community or religious belief will face difficulty

in registering their facial expressions

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The popular mode of retail payment today is

through credit/debit cards . But these modes of

payment are susceptible to fraud and theft as thepersonal identification number can be hacked or

stolen. Biometric technology can plug this loop

hole and can make the payment system more

secure