Fairhurst Michael (Professor Of Computer Vision University Of Kent)
Fairhurst Michael (Professor Of Computer Vision University Of Kent) - Biometrics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Fairhurst Michael (Professor Of Computer Vision University Of Kent) - Biometrics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: We live in a society which is increasingly interconnected in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom we are interacting taken for granted in the past can be much less reliable. Biometrics - the scientific discipline of identifying individuals by means of the measurement of unique personal attributes - provides a reliable means of establishing or confirming an individual's identity. These attributes include facial appearance fingerprints iris patterning the voice the way we write or even the way we walk. The new technologies of biometrics have a wide range of practical applications from securing mobile phones and laptops to establishing identity in bank transactions travel documents and national identity cards. This Very Short Introduction considers the capabilities of biometrics - based identity checking from first principles to the practicalities of using different types of identification data. Michael Fairhurst looks at the basic techniques in use today ongoing developments in system design and emerging technologies all aimed at improving precision in identification and providing solutions to an increasingly wide range of practical problems. Considering how they may continue to develop in the future Fairhurst explores the benefits and limitations of these pervasive and powerful technologies and how they can effectively support our increasingly interconnected society. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Biometrics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Fairhurst Michael (Professor Of Computer Vision University Of Kent)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198809104
Pages: 144 Pages, 11 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 2/1/2019
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Computer Vision
Description: We live in a society which is increasingly interconnected in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom we are interacting taken for granted in the past can be much less reliable. Biometrics - the scientific discipline of identifying individuals by means of the measurement of unique personal attributes - provides a reliable means of establishing or confirming an individual's identity. These attributes include facial appearance fingerprints iris patterning the voice the way we write or even the way we walk. The new technologies of biometrics have a wide range of practical applications from securing mobile phones and laptops to establishing identity in bank transactions travel documents and national identity cards. This Very Short Introduction considers the capabilities of biometrics - based identity checking from first principles to the practicalities of using different types of identification data. Michael Fairhurst looks at the basic techniques in use today ongoing developments in system design and emerging technologies all aimed at improving precision in identification and providing solutions to an increasingly wide range of practical problems. Considering how they may continue to develop in the future Fairhurst explores the benefits and limitations of these pervasive and powerful technologies and how they can effectively support our increasingly interconnected society. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Biometrics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Fairhurst Michael (Professor Of Computer Vision University Of Kent)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198809104
Pages: 144 Pages, 11 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 2/1/2019
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Computer Vision
