| Author | Message | ||
     campbell black |
I am interested in the idea of fingerprint changing (for use in a book, that is). Apart from changing fingerprints deliberately I wonder if anybody can tell me what becomes of the fingerprints on a badly-decomposed hand? Let's say very badly-decomposed - can fingerprints be reconstructed from the dead hand? | ||
| Ernie Hamm |
Oops, I told you I wasn't current. It is BIOMETRICS!! | ||
| Ernie Hamm |
Sara, Sorry no one wanted to address your concern, which is valid in light of advanced security systems. I am not as up to date on the current technology involving biometic security systems as others, but can provide some thoughts. An injury such as a cut or burn can temporarily, and possibly permanently, alter your ridge pattern to the extent that you may not be cleared for access. If it is temporary, the ridge pattern will eventually return and you have a vacation while it heals. If it is permanent, other arrangements may need to be made, such as changing to another finger if the system is using single digit technology. Of course, individuals involved in the development of biometic systems using fingerprints as a screening medium are well aware of these circumstances and probably have safeguards and alternative action procedures already in place or under consideration. | ||
| Sara |
I had a random thought in my head one day....if the future does include fingerprint access into buildings and such, if you have a major burn or if you cut yourself, will your fingerprints temporarily change, not granting you access into your workplace? |
