This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive reference to topics in biometrics including
concepts, modalities, algorithms, devices, systems, security, performance testing, applications …

… for those seeking entry into the broad field of biometrics. The Encyclopedia is composed of
approximately 250 entries, covering all areas of Biometrics including the following: Biometric …

Face recognition is a leading approach to person recognition. In well-controlled settings,
accuracy is comparable to that of historically reliable biometrics including fingerprint and iris …