Handbook of Biometrics textbook to be released
26 November, 2007
category: Biometrics
The Handbook of Biometrics – an edited volume by invited researchers in biometrics – is being released and describes the fundamentals as well as the latest advancements in the field of biometrics. It is designed for professionals, practitioners and researchers in biometrics, pattern recognition and computer security. The Handbook of Biometrics can be used as a primary textbook for an undergraduate biometrics class and is also suitable as a secondary textbook or reference for advanced-level students in computer science.
Jain, Anil K.; Flynn, Patrick; Ross, Arun A. (Eds.)
2008, X, 556 p. 60 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-387-71040-2
Handbook of Biometrics
-No other book succinctly captures advancements made in biometrics, while presenting the reader with a fundamental understanding of basic concepts in various biometric traits
-Uses consistent terminology based on recently developed standards
-Comprehensive discussion by prominent researchers in biometrics
Biometric recognition, or simply biometrics, is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from accessing one’s computer, to gaining entry into a country. Biometric systems rely on the use of physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, face, voice and hand geometry, to establish the identity of an individual. The deployment of large-scale biometric systems in both commercial (e.g., grocery stores, amusement parks, airports) and government (e.g., US-VISIT) applications, increases the public’s awareness of this technology. This rapid growth also highlights the challenges associated with designing and deploying biometric systems. Indeed, the problem of biometric recognition is a grand challenge in its own right. The past five years have seen a significant growth in biometric research resulting in the development of innovative sensors, robust and efficient algorithms for feature extraction and matching, enhanced test methodologies and novel applications. These advances have resulted in robust, accurate, secure and cost effective biometric systems.
The Handbook of Biometrics – an edited volume by prominent invited researchers in biometrics – describes the fundamentals as well as the latest advancements in the burgeoning field of biometrics. It is designed for professionals, practitioners and researchers in biometrics, pattern recognition and computer security.
The Handbook of Biometrics can be used as a primary textbook for an undergraduate biometrics class. This book is also suitable as a secondary textbook or reference for advanced-level students in computer science.
Written for: Research scientists
Jain, Anil K.; Flynn, Patrick; Ross, Arun A. (Eds.)
2008, X, 556 p. 60 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-387-71040-2
