A method of identifying an individual from examination of their natural physical characteristics is shown. The method comprises obtaining from an individual during a registration process, a fingerprint image having at least one registration pore and at least one registration macrofeature; wherein registration...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20020154795?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020154795 - Association of finger pores and macrofeatures for identification of individuals