Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing group images for distribution are described. Images corresponding to a group may be and sometimes are modified differently prior to being supplied to members of the group than when being supplied to entities which are not members of the group to which the image corresponds. Images of group members maybe and sometimes are replaced. Group members can provide an image to be used in the replacement process so that multiple group images which include a similar user determined image of the individual. This can make it appear that the same individual is present in multiple different group images while still not providing visual details of the actual individual in the group images.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing and distributing images are described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described which allow different companies, individuals and/or government entities to use biometric security and/or access systems or services without having to store biometric information for individuals on a ongoing basis and/or to perform a comparison between recently captured biometric information corresponding to an individual seeking access to a location or a service. In various embodiments a biometric server is used to control access to stored biometric information where the server and/or database storing the biometric server are located remotely, e.g., at a central location, physically remote from the sites where access to locations and/or services are provided. The storage and use of the biometric information can be and often is implemented and controlled by a separate company from the company using the server to determine whether access or a service should be provided to an individual.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing and distributing images are described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing group images for distribution are described. Images corresponding to a group may be and sometimes are modified differently prior to being supplied to members of the group than when being supplied to entities which are not members of the group to which the image corresponds. Images of group members maybe and sometimes are replaced. Group members can provide an image to be used in the replacement process so that multiple group images which include a similar user determined image of the individual. This can make it appear that the same individual is present in multiple different group images while still not providing visual details of the actual individual in the group images.