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Windows Biometrics (Standard 8 Module Reference)

7/8/2014

Review the settings, dependencies and any notes for the Windows Biometrics module in the Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8) module catalog.

This module provides support for biometrics, including the Windows Biometric Framework and Biometric Service. The Biometric Service is a privileged Windows service that interfaces with biometric hardware through the Windows Biometric Driver Interface, manages the capture, matching and storage of biometric data, and exposes this capability to applications through the Windows Biometric API. This module includes the Control Panel item and supporting functionality for setting biometric devices on a system.

Name

Windows Biometrics

Category

Security

Supported Architecture

x86, x64

Settings

None.

Dependencies for x86-Based Devices

When you include this module in your image, any modules that are required are automatically added to your image. To add specific functionality, you can add optional modules.

Required Module

None.

Dependencies for x64-Based Devices

When you include this module in your image, any modules that are required are automatically added to your image. To add specific functionality, you can add optional modules.

Required Module

None.

Common Uses

None defined.

Notes

None.

See Also

Reference

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Concepts

Security