Windows Biometric Framework
Purpose
You can use the Windows Biometric Framework API to create client applications that securely capture, save, and compare end-user biometric information.
Developer audience
Developers who use this API should be familiar with the C and C++ programming languages and the Windows-based programming environment.
Run-time requirements
The Windows Biometric Framework API is supported beginning with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. For information about run-time requirements for a particular programming element, see the Requirements section of the reference page for that element.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Biometric Framework overview |
Describes the native support for biometrics in Windows. |
| Creating client applications |
You can use the client API to capture and use biometric information in your applications. |
| Creating Adapter Plug-ins |
You can create engine adapters, sensor adapters, and storage adapters using the topics in this section. |
| Creating a Private Sensor Pool |
There are two types of sensor pools: private and system. This section describes each and explains how to create a private sensor pool. |
| Windows Biometric Framework API Reference |
Detailed descriptions of functions, structures, and other programming elements that can be used to create a client applications and plug-ins. |
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