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To: David who wrote (14489)	8/19/1999 3:30:00 PM
From: jean	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

David... I think Brad should use Commission dues wisely. How about this? (You did send your dues, didn't you?) August 18, 1999 Potomac, MD - According to a press release issued yesterday, a newly released research report entitled ``Consumer Response to Biometrics', offers some very positive overviews of the technology. The research report, offered by Phillips Business Information, Inc., in conjunction with the International Biometric Group, "?offers analysis and results from an in-depth study of finger-scan and face geometry biometric technologies. Over a three-month period, the study compared commercially available systems to determine which perform best in a point-of-sale environment. ``Consumer Response to Biometrics' examines how consumers perceive existing biometric systems, breaking out such categories as level of comfort, ease of use, security, privacy and comparison with traditional technologies". Company officials report that bankers, retailers and security executives looking to implement finger- and face-scan systems at automated teller machines, points of sale and other locations should meet with positive customer feedback. Additionally, the press release notes that the report offers strategies to improve the implementation of a biometric system, including how to overcome convenience obstacles and alleviate consumer concerns. The publication is currently is available for $895. For ordering information, contact Anastasia Orfanoudis, Phillips Business Information, (301) 340-7788, ext. 2111. biz.yahoo.com