The tremendous world-wide interest in intelligent biometric techniques in fingerprint and face recognition is fueled by the myriad of potential applications, in

The tremendous world-wide interest in intelligent biometric techniques in fingerprint and face recognition is fueled by the myriad of potential applications, in

This book introduces readers to the basic concepts, classical approaches, and the newest design, development, and applications of biometrics. It also provides a

Since the 1960s, a significant effort has been underway to program computers to “see” the human face—to develop automated systems for identifying faces an

Biometric recognition-the automated recognition of individuals based on their behavioral and biological characteristic-is promoted as a way to help identify ter