biometrics
biometric device
<security, hardware> The use of special input devices to
analyse some physical parameter assumed to be unique to an
individual, in order to confirm their identity as part of an
{authentication} procedure.
Examples include {fingerprint scanning}, {iris recognition},
{facial recognition}, voice recognition ({speaker
recognition}), {signature}, {vascular pattern recognition}.
(http://www.findbiometrics.com/Pages/guide2.html).
(2007-02-22)