Voice authentication, also known as voice biometrics, is a form of biometric authentication technology that uses a person’s voice to verify their identity. It is a relatively new form of biometric authentication, and is increasing in popularity as a secure means of verifying a person’s identity.
Voice authentication works by using a person’s voice to create a mathematical representation of the characteristics of their speech. This data is then compared to data stored in an authentication repository to determine if a match can be made. If successful, the person is successfully identified and granted access to a secure system, or whatever else the authentication process is meant to allow.
This method of identification is advantageous in two aspects. Firstly, it adds a further layer of security by verifying that the person trying to gain access to a system is truly the authorized user, and secondly, it is much more convenient than other biometric security tools such as fingerprint scanners. Voice recognition can be done from a distance and does not require physical contact.
Voice authentication has become popular in the banking industry, where it is commonly used to reduce fraud when granting access to an account. Healthcare, retail and consumer industries are also beginning to use voice authentication to improve customer experience and worker productivity.
Voice authentication is continuing to evolve, with the development of facial recognition compatible with voice authentication, and the integration of artificial intelligence algorithms. This offers a faster and more secure authentication process, as AI algorithms ensure the integrity and security of the authentication process.
