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 …

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

Prevailing methods of human identification based on credentials (identification documents
and PIN) are not able to meet the growing demands for stringent security in applications …

Biometric recognition refers to the automated recognition of individuals based on their
biological and behavioral characteristics such as fingerprint, face, iris, and voice. The first …

Biometrics-based authentication and identification are emerging as the most reliable method
to authenticate and identify individuals. Biometrics requires that the person to be identified …

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 …

Prevailing methods of human identification based on credentials (identification documents
and PIN) are not able to meet the growing demands for stringent security in applications …

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 …

Biometrics deals with identification of individuals based on their biological or behavioral
characteristics. Biometrics has lately been receiving attention in popular media, it is widely …

Biometric recognition-the automated recognition of individuals based on their behavioral
and biological characteristic-is promoted as a way to help identify terrorists, provide better …