Computer biometrics has been used for a couple of years now. The systems were not yet fully secure in the past, but improved technologies have made computer biometrics cheaper and more reliable.

How does computer biometrics work?

A sensor on the computer records the digital details of the user’s fingerprint. The data is then processed and specific features such as the pattern of the fingerprint extracted. The extracted data is used for the development of a template that records specific key points. Whenever the user wants to log on to the computer a match is made between the fingerprint read with the reader and the information from the template. If it is a match access to the computer or database is provided.

Benefits of computer biometrics
• Improved security
• Time savings
• No need for usernames and passwords