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Definition[]

Liveness detection is

a technique used to ensure that the biometric sample submitted is from an end user. A liveness detection method can help protect the system against some types of spoofing attacks.[1]

References[]

  1. Biometrics Identity Management Agency, Biometrics Glossary, at 42 (Ver. 5) (Oct. 2010) (full-text).

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