Handbook of Biometrics (eBook)

Anil K. Jain, Patrick Flynn, Arun A. Ross (Herausgeber)

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2007
X, 556 Seiten
Springer US (Verlag)
9780387710419 (ISBN)

Infos

Biometrics is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from accessing one's computer to gaining entry into a country. The deployment of large-scale biometric systems in both commercial and government applications has increased public awareness of this technology. Recent years have seen significant growth in biometric research resulting in the development of innovative sensors, new algorithms, enhanced test methodologies and novel applications. This book addresses this void by inviting some of the prominent researchers in Biometrics to contribute chapters describing the fundamentals as well as the latest innovations in their respective areas of expertise.

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Biometrics is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from accessing one's computer to gaining entry into a country. The deployment of large-scale biometric systems in both commercial and government applications has served to increase the public's awareness of this technology. This rapid growth has highlighted the challenges associated with designing and deploying biometric systems. Indeed, the problem of biometric authentication is a Grand Challenge in its own right. Significant growth in biometric research in recent years has resulted in the development of innovative sensors, new algorithms, enhanced test methodologies and novel applications. The Handbook of Biometrics comprises chapters authored by prominent Biometric researchers describing the fundamentals and the latest innovations in their areas of expertise. This unique and timely volume is designed for researchers and advanced-level students in computer science. It is also suitable for Biometric and Computer Security professionals.

Inhalt

Preface 6
Contents 8
1 Introduction to Biometrics 10
2 Fingerprint Recognition 32
3 Face Recognition 52
4 Iris Recognition 80
5 Hand Geometry Recognition 100
6 Gait Recognition 117
7 The Ear as a Biometric 138
8 Voice Biometrics 158
9 A Palmprint Authentication System 178
10 On-Line Signature Verification 195
11 3 D Face Recognition 216
12 Automatic Forensic Dental Identification 235
13 Hand Vascular Pattern Technology 256
14 Introduction to Multibiometrics 274
15 Multisp ectral F ace Recognition 296
16 Multibiometrics Using Face and Ear 317
17 Incorporating Ancillary Information in Multibiometric Systems 336
18 The Law and the Use of Biometrics 357
19 Biometric System Security 380
20 Spoof Detection Schemes 402
21 Linkages between Biometrics and Forensic Science 423
22 Biometrics in the Government Sector 458
23 Biometrics in the Commercial Sector 476
24 Biometrics Standards 505
25 Biometrics databases 524
Index 544

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.10.2007
• Zusatzinfo: X, 556 p.
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Grafik / Design
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Künstliche Intelligenz / Robotik
• Schlagworte: 3D • algorithms • biometric authentication • biometric modalities • biometrics • biometric standards • biometric system security • fingerprint • fingerprint recognition • Handbook • Information • Jain • large-scale biometric systems • Multibiometrics • national ID card • pattern recognition • sensors • verification
• ISBN-13: 9780387710419 / 9780387710419