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Biometrics

Biometrics is the science of using biological properties to identify individuals. Fingerprints, retina scans, and voice recognition are examples of biometrics.

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Ronald S. Indeck

DAS Family Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering

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Indeck earned his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. His research involves magnetic and optical components and systems, especially in the areas of information technology and security. He is working with extremely high density magnetic recording systems, fast searching of massive databases, ...

Expertise: object verification, public surveillance, magnetic information storage systems, magnetism

Media assistance: (314) 935-5272 / tony_fitzpatrick@wustl.edu

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Tony Fitzpatrick
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tony_fitzpatrick@wustl.edu
(314) 935-5272

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•	Technique provides ultra-fast searching of massive data sets

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