In this paper, we provide an overview of the fundamentals of biometric identification,
together with a description of the main biometric technologies currently in use, all of them …

A total of 78 papers were submitted for consideration for the special issue. Those that
appear in this special issue result from a careful review process and consideration of timing …

Multi-biometrics is an exciting and interesting research topic. It is used to recognizing
individuals for security purposes; to increase security levels. The recent research trends …

With the proliferation of automated systems for reliable and highly secure human
authentication and identification, the importance of technological solutions in biometrics is …

Biometrics is considered as a promising solution among traditional methods based on" what
we own"(such as a key) or" what we know"(such as a password). It is based on" what we …

This article describes how the fields of biometrics and forensic science can contribute and
benefit from each other. The aim is to foster the development of new methods and tools …

Establishing identity is becoming critical in our vastly interconnected society. Questions such
as “Is she really who she claims to be?,”“Is this person authorized to use this facility?,” or “Is …

Research on biometrics has noticeably increased. However, no single bodily or behavioral
feature is able to satisfy acceptability, speed, and reliability constraints of authentication in …

Biometrics technology continues to stride forward with its wider acceptance and its real need
in various new security facets of modern society. From simply logging on to a laptop to …

Identity management through biometrics offer potential advantages over knowledge and
possession based methods. A wide variety of biometric modalities have been tested so far …