This article mentions some of the creative and widely adopted applications of the biometrics technology.

~In the United States , biometrics is a crucial technology for the government especially after the September 11 attack.  In 2005, the government has started on the project of creating US passports with facial (image-based) biometric data.  Though there still imposes a lot of difficulties including privacy concerns and identity theft, the American government is still determined to realize this project.

~In England , an industrial design graduate, Louise Wilson, used biometrics within handbags to enhance security.  A small fingerprint device is placed inside the lining of the handbag which will unlock handbags upon fingerprint match.  This anti-theft handbag works through a rechargeable battery-powered biometrics-reader device and stores fingerprint print details of registered bag owners.

~Notebook manufacturers such as IBM are also incorporating biometrics to prevent information theft.  In October, IBM introduced a fingerprint reader built into its newest ThinkPad laptop, the ThinkPad T42. A finger scan is required to gain log-on access to the portable computer and its contents, delivering simplified access to password-protected personal and financial information, Web sites, documents and e-mail.

~In Singapore , biometrics were deployed in locker rooms of May Chia Beauty and Slimming Specialist.  Patrons simply press the register button and scan their fingerprints.  The enrollment and identification takes just a few seconds and the system randomly assigns lockers.  When the customers are about to leave, they only need to scan their fingerprints to open the locker and retrieve their belongings. 

~Biometrics is also being implemented for time & attendance tracking.  This not only eliminates buddy punching but also safeguards the premise from unwanted intruders.  

The applications mentioned above are just some of the applications where biometrics plays an important role, and these can yet expand as the possibilities biometrics can bring are infinite. 

Most of the applications described within this article were referenced from Wikipedia and A&S magazine.