Biometrics: Advanced Identity Verification: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

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"Biometrics (BM) bring a new dimension to individual identity verification. … The book deals with this interesting subject both in theory and practise. It provides an in depth grounding in the subject of BM for all those interested in identity verification. … The book is written in a very readable and comfortable style." (Michal Hajný, Neural Network World, Vol. 16 (1), 2006)

"Ashbourn’s experience in designing biometric verification systems is obviously extensive, and this book attempts an overview of the field from its earliest incarnations to the present day. … Biometrics gives a nice summary of the process of designing identification systems … ." (Brooke L. Magnanti, Science & Justice, Vol. 41 (2), 2001)

"If you are contemplating installing biometric authentication or access control and are new to the field, this is the book for you. It outlines the types of devices available and takes you through the decisions and steps needed in a biometric project. Biometrics provides advanced identity verification but the book is not deep in technicalities and is easy reading." (Brian Peaker, The Computer Bulletin, March, 2001)

Product Description

An in-depth grounding in biometrics, specifically those applied to individual identity verification. Serves as a reference for the academic researcher or student of biometrics, and even has something to offer the nontechnical reader. The CD-ROM contains interesting utilities for Microsoft Windows environments. Softcover. DLC: Pattern recognition system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 201 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852332433
• ISBN-13: 978-1852332433
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,226,615 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Good for Managers, no for developers, October 23, 2001

By	Olinto Rodriguez "Olinto" (Maracaibo, ZU VEN) - See all my reviews

This is only an introductory book in biometrics. It doesn't explains neither algorithms nor techniques, only shows some facts of biometrics. I don't recommend this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars A technical guide to the future, April 22, 2002

By	John Brown "jayefbee †" (Jenks, OK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In light of the circumstances following 9-11, this book sheds light on the technological direction that biometrics will provide in identifying the populous.

While these thoughts may send thoughts of "Orwell" in the minds of many readers, the benefits to be gained by utilizing biometric technology will clearly eliminate a substantial amount of fraud and identity theft within our society,

While this book is technocal in nature, it is written in a non-technocal format and focuses much of the attention on the application aspect of the technology. This is a great read for the businessman seeking new venues to employ technical advances into the business process.

1.0 out of 5 stars not a useful book, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This book was disappointing. The presentation of biometrics was very shallow. I wanted to learn more detailed information about biometrics but the treatment in this book was very superficial.