
AFIS technologies
AFIS, or Automated Fingerprint Identification System, is a technology that digitally captures, stores, and compares fingerprint patterns to identify individuals. It uses sensors to scan fingerprints, converts them into digital templates, and then searches a database for matches. AFIS accelerates criminal investigations, background checks, and security processes by providing fast, accurate fingerprint identification. It relies on unique fingerprint features, such as ridges and minutiae points, ensuring high reliability in confirming or identifying a person's identity.