Anthropometry Anthropometry An IntroductionAn Introduction

What is Anthropometry?What is Anthropometry?

What is Anthropometry?What is Anthropometry?Greeko Anthro : man

What is Anthropometry?What is Anthropometry?Greeko Anthro : mano pometry: measurements

What is Anthropometry?What is Anthropometry?Greeko Anthro : mano pometry: measurementso Literal meaning: “measurement of humans”

The study of measurements or proportions of the human body. Dimensions of bones, muscles, and tissues .

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Biometrics

Biometrics

•The identification of a person based on his/her physiological characteristics.

•Used in law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.

““Stretch of the MeasuringStretch of the Measuring” ”

In 1883, five measurements were used when booking criminals:head length, head breadth, length of middle finger, length of left foot,and length from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger.

Today, there are over 107 different measurements that can be takenon the human body.

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Biometrics in UseBiometrics in UseBenGurion Airport:

Hand Geometry

INSPASS: Hand Geometry

FacePass: Face Verification

Grocery Store Payment: Fingerprint

US- Visit Program

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Cranial Cranial AnthropometryAnthropometry

• Also known as Craniometry• measurement of the skull and face • 3 ways to categorize the skull

o dolichocephalic: long and thin o brachycephalic: short and broad o mesocephalic: intermediate length and breadth

Different measurements of the head.

Biometrics ApplicationsBiometrics Applications

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Biometrics ApplicationsBiometrics Applications• Forensics: criminal identification and prison

security • Prevention of unauthorized access to ATMs,

cellular phones, smart cards, desktop PCs, workstations, and computer networks

• Automobiles: replace keys with key-less entry and key-less ignition

• Border control and national ID cards

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1. Biometrics Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.

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1. Biometrics Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.

2. Wellness and Nutrition Health organizations.

Ergonomics

ErgonomicsErgonomics• a science that deals with designing and arranging

things so that people can use them easily and safely.

• Used by engineers and architects.

The Story of Lacy and AndrewThe Story of Lacy and Andrew• Does one size fit all?• Lacy is 4’ 10” (147 cm)• Andrew is 6’ 10” (208 cm)

Design ProblemDesign Problem• Design the vertical adjustment range for a

horizontal standing work surface that will accommodate knuckle height to elbow height for 95% of US Adult males and females.

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1. Biometrics Law enforcement, safety engineering, forensic science.

2. Wellness and Nutrition Health organizations.3. Ergonomics Engineers, architects.

Anthropology

Social Anthropometry Anthropologist – studies the cultures of people.Archaeologist – studies human history through artifacts.

Changes in Humans over TimeChanges in Humans over Time

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BiometricsMath - measurements of bones.

Nutrition and Wellness Global Studies –malnutrition in sub-Saharan

Africa. Ergonomics

Science – designs for today’s needs. Anthropology

Literature – Nigerian tribe’s understanding of Shakespeare.

Anthropometry and You?Anthropometry and You?Next WeekNext WeekMonday through Wednesday - learn aboutMonday through Wednesday - learn aboutanthropometry in math, global studies, science, and anthropometry in math, global studies, science, and literature.literature.

Thursday and Friday - plan your anthropometric project.Thursday and Friday - plan your anthropometric project.

The following week The following week – make your project and present it on – make your project and present it on Friday.Friday.