The Transformation of Mobile Biometrics: Ten Years of Growth, Potential, and Challenges

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the technological advancements, practical applications, inherent challenges, and emerging trends shaping the field of mobile biometrics. Over the past decade, the domain has evolved from basic fingerprint sensors to sophisticated multimodal systems leveraging AI-driven physiological and behavioral biometrics. The analysis examines the vast opportunities in finance, health-care, and digital identity management, while emphasizing the critical need to address privacy, security, regulatory, and ethical concerns. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of collaborative efforts, highlighting promising future directions such as decentralized biometric storage and blockchain integration to enable secure and user-centric mobile experiences.