Guide to Biometrics for Large-Scale Systems

Technological, Operational, and User-Related Factors
2011
ISBN: 978-0-85729-466-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 201 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 494 g

This book considers biometric technology in a broad light, integrating the concept seamlessly into mainstream IT, while discussing the cultural attitudes and the societal impact of identity management. Features: summarizes the material covered at the beginning of every chapter, and provides chapter-ending review questions and discussion points; reviews identity verification in nature, and early historical interest in anatomical measurement; provides an overview of biometric technology, presents a focus on biometric systems and true systems integration, examines the concept of identity management, and predicts future trends; investigates performance issues in biometric systems, the management and security of biometric data, and the impact of mobile devices on biometrics technology; explains the equivalence of performance across operational nodes, introducing the APEX system; considers the legal, political and societal factors of biometric technology, in addition to user psychology and other human factors.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ashbourn, Julian

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein Rechtliche Aspekte der EDV
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein Soziale und ethische Aspekte der EDV
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Mustererkennung, Biometrik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Biometrics Revisited.- Biometric Systems Defined.- Identity Management.- True Systems Integration.- Performance Issues.- Equivalence of Performance.- Aligning Biometrics with Data.- The Mobile World.- Human Factors.- The Politics.- The Future.- Epilogue.

Über Autor(innen)

Julian Ashbourn is an experienced and successful author on topics ranging from computer science and identity management through to geoscience and the natural sciences in general. His publications include the Springer titles Practical Biometrics: From Aspiration to Implementation, BANTAM User Guide: Biometric and Token Technology Application Modeling Language and Geological Landscapes of Britain.