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The resources of the Test Center have been brought to bear on substantial questions that have been impeding the evolution of the industry. Much of the research has sought to demonstrate the mathematical concepts and equations which are the engines of biometric technologies. The Test Center has also been carrying out applied research using currently available biometric technologies.

The Test Center has relied on its academic affiliation and non-partisan position to address a number of controversial issues. It is important to recognize that the Test Center works with people in industry and in government to optimize resources and assist in the development and enhancement of the industry as a whole.

The primary tasks of the Test Center include:

*Serve the Biometric Consortium as a technical and administrative resource and information clearinghouse

*Advise the Biometric Consortium on issues related to biometric security.

*Evaluate methodologies

*Facilitate dialogue between industry users and international groups

*Collect, catalogue and disseminate database materials and biometric research results

*Research Biometric issues as directed by the Consortium

Publications in this section include:

Daubert Hearing on Fingerprinting
Biometric Technology (Testing, Evaluation, Results) 
Philippine Social System AFIS Benchmark Test Plan
Fingerprint/Retinal Scan Report
FHWA Study
SJSU Biometric Identification Research Effort
Biometric Applications: Legal and Societal Considerations
Appendix G: Interim IAFIS Image Quality Specifications for Scanners
Fundamentals of Biometric Technology
"Degrees of Freedom as a Measure of Biometric Device Performance"
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