An Exploration of Voice Biometrics

Biometrics is, in the simplest definition, something you are. It is a physical characteristic unique to each individual. Using biometrics to identify individuals is a practice as old as ancient Egypt. Today, it is becoming more and more popular to use biometrics to identify people and authenticate them for access to secure areas and systems. This paper will briefly define biometrics and enumerate the various kinds. I will examine in more depth voice biometrics, specifically how voice biometrics compares with other biom...