The global hand geometry biometrics market to expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22.09 percent over the period between 2014 and 2019, according to a report by Research and Markets.
Hand geometry biometrics deals with the structure of palm and fingers of an individual, width of the fingers, and thickness of the palm. Hand geometry scanners with infrared light and reflectors can be used for capturing the image.
Since these features of an individual are not unique, hand geometry biometrics is not considered to be a fruitful method for the identification and verification of individuals, according to the report. However, organizations are integrating hand geometry biometrics with smart cards to ensure improved verification of individuals, it said.
Multimodal biometrics is also another technique that is being used for authenticating individuals, the report added.
The market is highly fragmented with the presence of a large number of small and large vendors, according to the study, which provides a detailed product and feature comparison for the key leading vendors.
The report covers the following regions: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.