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What is live scan?

Recording friction ridges digitally on a glass plate.

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Why: Friction ridges can be recorded digitally, usually on a glass plate, using live scan.

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Answer: Recording friction ridges digitally on a glass plate. Friction ridges can be recorded digitally, usually on a glass plate, using live scan.

  1. Fingerprint en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerprint
    Friction ridges can also be recorded digitally, usually on a glass plate, using a technique called live scan.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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