This complete, technical guide details the principles, methods, technologies, and core ideas used in biometric
authentication systems. It explains the definition and measurement of performance and examines the factors involved
in choosing between different biometrics. It also delves into practical applications and covers a number of topics
critical for successful system integration. These include recognition accuracy, total cost of ownership, acquisition
and processing speed, intrinsic and system security, privacy and legal requirements, and user acceptance.
The "Guide to Biometrics:"
Debunks myths and candidly confronts problems associated with biometrics research
Details relevant issues in choosing between biometrics, as well as defining and measuring performance
Defines and explains how to measure the performance of both verification and identification systems
Addresses challenges in managing tradeoffs between security and convenience
Security and financial administrators, computer science professionals, and biometric systems developers will
all benefit from an enhanced understanding of this important technology.