Title :
Biometrically, How Identical Are Identical Twins?
Author :
Ricanek, Karl ; Mahalingam, Gayathri
Abstract :
One of the most formidable challenges facing biometric systems is discriminating between monozygotic or identical twins. Research indicates that identical twins´ lifestyle choices and distinct experiences increase facial differentiation as they age.
Keywords :
biometrics (access control); face recognition; biometric system; facial differentiation; identical twins; lifestyle choices; monozygotic twins; Biometrics; Face recognition; Fingerprint recognition; Identification of persons; Identity management systems; Identity-based encryption; Speaker recognition; biometric traits; face recognition; fingerprint recognition; identity sciences; speaker recognition; twins;
