Real world implications of biometric technology will be the topic of a lecture Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Gluck Theater of West Virginia Universitys Mountainlair. Rich Carter of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) will speak onUsing Biometrics in the Real World.The free presentation is part of the Biometrics Lecture Series sponsored by the Biometric Knowledge Center (BKnC) at WVU .

Carter currently serves as director of the Technology Standards and Programs Department at AAMVA . His duties include serving as the staff leader for the Unique Identifier Task Group of AAMVA s Uniform Identification Subcommittee. This is the AAMVA group responsible for researching biometrics and making recommendations for any interjurisdictional use of biometrics among the motor vehicle administrations in AAMVA s member jurisdictions.

Biometric technology offers a way to solve many perplexing problems that we face in the 21st century,said Edwin Rood, director of the BknC.Our ability to travel great distances easily and quickly, and the growth of electronic transactions has raised new issues about identity. Biometrics may help us to deal with these issues. However, is not a simple matter to determine how to implement biometrics technology in a way that will effectively accomplish the desired purpose.

Depending on the intended use, one biometric may work better than another, he noted.But how do you determine which one to use? In addition, one must consider how the intended users will react. Do they think you are protecting their identity or invading their privacy?Rood added.This lecture will address the societal implications of biometric technology.

Registration for the lecture is requested. Please send name and email address to Tammy.Pauley@mail.wvu.edu , register on the Internet at http://www.wvu.edu/~bknc/CarterRegistration.htm or call 304-293-8281.