1. A biometric recognition system for providing security for an electronic device comprising: a digital camera having a field of view for providing at least one biometric image from a user of the electronic device; at least one processor configured for use with the electronic device for comparing a biometric image to both to both biometric image data and a user selected screen gesture stored in a database; and providing access to the electronic device when both the biometric image data and screen gesture are authenticated except when at least one sensor in the electronic device detects a predetermined orientation of the electronic device relative to the ground or user for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.