Guide to Biometrics
Author:   Ruud M. Bolle ,  Jonathan H. Connell ,  Sharath Pankanti ,  Nalini K. Ratha
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
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9780387400891


Pages:   364
Publication Date:   06 November 2003
Format:   Hardback
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This complete, technical guide details the principles, methods, technologies, and core ideas used in biometric authentication systems. It explains the definition and measurement of performance and examines the factors involved in choosing between different biometrics. It also delves into practical applications and covers a number of topics critical for successful system integration. These include recognition accuracy, total cost of ownership, acquisition and processing speed, intrinsic and system security, privacy and legal requirements, and user acceptance.The ""Guide to Biometrics:""* Debunks myths and candidly confronts problems associated with biometrics research* Details relevant issues in choosing between biometrics, as well as defining and measuring performance* Defines and explains how to measure the performance of both verification and identification systems* Addresses challenges in managing tradeoffs between security and convenienceSecurity and financial administrators, computer science professionals, and biometric systems developers will all benefit from an enhanced understanding of this important technology.

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Author:   Ruud M. Bolle ,  Jonathan H. Connell ,  Sharath Pankanti ,  Nalini K. Ratha
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.150kg
ISBN:  

9780387400891


ISBN 10:   0387400893
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   06 November 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

I Basics of Biometrics.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Authentication and Biometrics.- 3 The Common Biometrics.- 4 Additional Biometrics.- II Performance and Selection.- 5 Basic System Errors.- 6 Identification System Errors.- 7 Performance Testing.- 8 Selecting a Biometric.- III System Issues.- 9 Creating and Maintaining Databases.- 10 Large-Scale Applications.- 11 Integrating Information.- 12 Thwarting Attacks.- 13 APIs, Standards, and Databases.- IV Mathematical Analyses.- 14 A Biometric’s Individuality.- 15 System Errors Revisited.- 16 Advanced Topics.- 17 What’s next?.- References.

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