Biometrics
Subtitle: [Identity assurance in the information age]
By: John D. Woodward, Nicholas M. Orlans, Peter T. Higgins.
Contributors: Orlans, Nicholas M.; Higgins, Peter T.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 432
Subjects: Biometric identification.
Description: Beyond passwords and PINS, beyond ID cards, keys, and tokens, stands biometrics--the science of recognizing people by physical characteristics or personal traits. Learn about the technical properties and applications of fingerprints, hand geometry, facial and voice recognition, iris and retinal scans, signature and keystroke dynamics, and futuristic biometrics such as vein patterns. Follow sample scenarios and real-world case studies to understand ensuring biometric liveness, deploying biometrics in large-scale systems, developing technical standards, and testing and evaluating biometric technologies. Make financial and business dealings safer and more reliable, improve safety, and balance your needs for speed, convenience, and accuracy with help from this thorough resource.
Notes: Subtitle from cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.