Biometric fingerprint system to enable rapid and accurate identification of beneficiaries

Daniel Matthew L Storisteanu; Toby L Norman; Alexandra Grigore; Tristram L Norman

doi:10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00010

Biometric fingerprint system to enable rapid and accurate identification of beneficiaries

Glob Health Sci Pract. 2015 Mar 5;3(1):135-7. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00010. Print 2015 Mar.

Authors

Daniel Matthew L Storisteanu¹, Toby L Norman², Alexandra Grigore³, Tristram L Norman⁴

Affiliations

¹ University of Cambridge, Department of Medicine, Cambridge, UK SimPrints Technology Limited, Cambridge, UK dan@simprints.com.
² SimPrints Technology Limited, Cambridge, UK University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Cambridge, UK.
³ SimPrints Technology Limited, Cambridge, UK University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering, Cambridge, UK.
⁴ SimPrints Technology Limited, Cambridge, UK University of London, The Royal Holloway, London, UK.

Abstract

Inability to uniquely identify clients impedes access to services and contributes to inefficiencies. Using a pocket-sized fingerprint scanner that wirelessly syncs with a health worker's smartphone, the SimPrints biometric system can link individuals' fingerprints to their health records. A pilot in Bangladesh will assess its potential.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Biometric Identification*
Dermatoglyphics*
Developing Countries*
Health Personnel
Humans
Infant
Medical Records*
Patients*
Workload