Biometrics
§Use of some type of body metrics for the purpose of identification.  (The Bertillon system may actually have been the first biometry system.)
§Used today in conjunction with AFIS
§Examples include retinal or iris patterns, voice recognition, hand geometry §Other functions for biometrics—can be used to control entry or access to computers or other structures; can identify a person for security purposes; can help prevent identity theft or control social services fraud.