retinal scanning
Definition
- Noun:
- Biometric identification by scanning the retina of the eye: A security or identification process that analyzes the unique pattern of blood vessels in a person's retina.
Usage
- Retinal scanning is used as a noun phrase to describe the specific technology or process.
- It is typically used in contexts related to security, access control, and biometric authentication.
- Example:
Examples
- The new laboratory requires retinal scanning for entry.
- Retinal scanning is considered one of the most accurate forms of biometric identification.
- A major challenge for retinal scanning is the need for the subject to remain very still.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a more general sense to discuss the concept or field of this technology.
- The science behind retinal scanning is fascinating.
- It can be modified by adjectives to specify types or aspects.
- Infrared retinal scanning is common.
- The system uses non-invasive retinal scanning.
Variants and Related Words
- Retinal scan (n): The act or instance of performing this procedure, or the resulting data/image.
- Each employee must undergo a retinal scan.
- Retina scanner (n): The physical device used to perform the scan.
- He looked into the retina scanner.
Synonyms
- Biometric retinal identification: A more formal, technical synonym.
- Eye biometrics: A broader term that can include retinal scanning.
Related Phrases
- To undergo a retinal scan: The process of having one's retina scanned.
- All visitors must undergo a retinal scan.
- Subject to retinal scanning: Describes something that requires or uses this process.
- The area is subject to retinal scanning.
Notes on Meaning
- Retinal scanning refers specifically to the or . The unique physical pattern it reads is the "retinal pattern" or "retina print."
- It is distinct from iris scanning, which analyzes the colored ring around the pupil.
Noun
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biometric identification by scanning the retina of the eye
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identification by retinal scanning is complicated by eye movements
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