Guide To Biometrics For Large-Scale Systems torrent

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.