Tattoo as a document and biometric element for human identification

Abstract

Objective: Demonstrate that the document concept assumes different contexts and configurations, starting with the possibility of a biometric element.

Method: Qualitative approach and foundation within a theoretical conception based on the studies of Paul Otlet, Suzanne Briet and Jean Meyriat. Because there is a logical connection in the theories defended and consolidated by the aforementioned authors, the bibliographic analysis was necessary to understand the work and what has already been studied.

Results: It shows that the theoretical discussion presented corroborates the definition of tattooing as a document, subject to new approaches, scientific and ideological order. Awakens to the logical establishment in its classification and ordering as a parameterization and taxonomy of the tattoo as a document.

Conclusions: Because biometrics is an element of human identification, it is necessary to advance in its study to validate the skin as a support for information. It becomes concrete to advance in the studies in order to design an information system in which its architecture includes the tattoo data aiming at its organization and recovery to facilitate human identification. It concludes to be an embryonic study in which disparate areas dialogue in order to be complemented and improved.