Encyclopedia of Biometrics

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Li, Stan Z. (Editor), Jain, Anil. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Subjects: Computer science.; Data protection.; Data encryption (Computer science).; Computer vision.; Optical pattern recognition.; Biometrics.; Computer Science.; Systems and Data Security.; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics.; Pattern Recognition.; Data Encryption.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73003-5

Biometrics refers to automated methods of recognizing a person based on physiological or behavioral characteristics. The Encyclopedia of Biometrics provides a comprehensive reference to topics in Biometrics, including concepts, modalities, algorithms, devices, systems, security, performance testing,...

Table of Contents:

• Editorial Board. List of Contributors. Preface. A-Z entries with references
• General Issues. Biometrics. Sensors and Devices. Pattern Recognition. Data Fusion. Performance Evaluation
• Modalities. Face. Fingerprint. Iris. Hand. Vein. Signature. Speaker. Gait. Ear
• Other Modalities. Keystroke, Lip Movement, EEG, Odor, Skull, Teeth, DNA. Sample Synthesis
• Systems and Applications. System Design. Security. Applications. Forensic Science. Standardization
• Index.