Biometrics terms starting with P

7 terms

1. Palm Print Recognition A biometric modality that uses the physical structure of an individual's palm print for recognition purposes, as illustrated below.
2. Performance Those operational and support characteristics of the system that allow it to effectively and efficiently perform its assigned mission over time.
3. PIN (Personal Identification Number) A security method used to show "what you know." Depending on the system, a PIN could be used to either claim or verify a claimed identity.
4. pixel Picture Element.
5. Pixels Per Inch (PPI) A measure of the resolution of a digital image. The higher the PPI, the more information is included in the image, and the larger the file size.
6. Population the totality of items or units of material under consideration.
7. Probe A sequence of DNA or RNA, labeled or marked with a radioactive isotope, used to detect the presence of complementary nucleotide sequences. See Nucleotide.