On Tue, 16 May 2000 09:18:46 +0800
"cypherstar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ie, coupled with a passphrase or a smart card or both, can a
> biometric database be constructed so that the data is blinded and
> your biometric data cannot be stolen and used without knowing the
> blinding factor (presumably kept safe).
Yes, it's entirely possible. At the Card Tech Secure Tech conference in Miami USA
earlier this month, Veridicom demonstrated a new PC peripheral which contains a finger
scanner chip and a smart card reader. They claim to have an extract-and-match
algorithm available for license which will run on an 8-bit card. It's therefore
possible to insure that the finger image and template never leave the peripheral. The
only remaining issue is whether or not the PC peripheral is tamper proof.
I have an Aussie Veridicom contact for you if you are interested in following up on
this. It's Brett Minifie, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
