Biometrics - Advanced Identity Verification : The Complete Guide

By: Julian D. M. Ashbourn

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Biometric identity verification (BIV) offers a radical alternative to passports, PIN numbers, ID cards and driving licences. It uses physiological or behavioural characteristics such as fingerprints, hand geometry, and retinas to check a person's identity. It is therefore much less open to fraudulent use, which makes it ideal for use in voting systems, financial transactions, benefit payment administration, border control, and prison access.
This is the first book to provide business readers with an easy-to-read, non-technical introduction to BIV systems. It explains the background and then tells the reader how to get their system up and running quickly. It will be an invaluable read for practitioners, managers and IT personnel - in fact for anyone considering, or involved in, implementing a BIV system.
Julian Ashbourn was one of the pioneers in integrating biometric technology and has provided input into many prototype BIV systems around the world.

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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)

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Where it all began: A look at the origins of biometrics in the ancient world and how they have been used for identity purposes	p. 1
Jumping ahead in time: Nineteenth century developments in anthropometry and the links with criminology	p. 5
Parallel developments: The development of automated calculation leading to the birth of the computer age	p. 7
Bringing it all together: The development of automated biometric verification using contemporary microprocessor technology	p. 12
Applications for biometrics: A look at the transition from established personal ID methodologies to biometrics	p. 15
Card technology: An overview of card and token technology	p. 16
The shortcomings of card technology: Acknowledging the limitations of tokens	p. 20
Typical applications for biometrics: A look at some of the more popular application ideas for this exciting technology	p. 21
Biometric methodologies: An overview of the currently popular biometric techniques, how they work and where they might be usefully deployed	p. 45
Fingerprints: One of the most popular biometric methodologies	p. 45
Hand geometry: A user friendly biometric which is also easy to deploy	p. 49
Iris scanning: One of the most accurate biometric techniques	p. 52
Retina scanning: An interesting approach for high security applications	p. 54
Facial recognition: An interesting technique with considerable application potential	p. 56
Voice verification: Perhaps one of the most natural biometrics with unique possibilities	p. 59
Signature verification: A behavioral biometric suitable for specific applications	p. 61
Other biometric techniques: Some of the less obvious biometric methodologies	p. 63
Identification, verification and templates: An overview of some of the important factors relating to biometric technology	p. 65
Identification and verification - the distinction: Understanding this fundamental difference of approach in the operation of biometrics	p. 65
Template management: An overview of biometric templates and relevant issues around their storage and use	p. 67
Performance criteria: A look at the established performance criteria for biometrics	p. 70
Additional performance criteria: Other factors which contribute to actual realized performance in the field	p. 73
Total system performance: Understanding end to end performance and some of the issues to consider	p. 76
Implementing biometrics: An overview of some of the issues inherent in implementing a contemporary biometric system	p. 79
Understanding the requirement: Clarifying the requirement and associated project objectives	p. 80
Understanding the users: Understanding the profile of the user base	p. 82
Understanding the environment: Environmental considerations and how they play a part in the successful implementation of a biometric system	p. 84
Putting the system together: Systems design fundamentals and associated issues	p. 87
Installation issues: Understanding some of the issues around installation and how to make this run smoothly	p. 92
Training the users: The importance of both user and administration staff training and how to go about organizing it	p. 95
Managing the system: Ongoing systems management and what it means to the overall success of the project	p. 99
Dealing with exceptions: Managing user related issues, system failures and other situations which are likely to arise from time to time with any system	p. 103
Implementation conclusions: Conclusions to be drawn from this section	p. 105
Application development: An introduction to developing applications for biometrics utilizing readily available tools	p. 107
Choosing the development tools: What do you need to develop in house biometric applications? A look at some of the applicable methodologies	p. 108
The intuitive GUI: The importance of the user interface and how to design great looking biometric applications which are both user friendly and effective	p. 110
PC Communications: A brief overview of the basics of serial communications via the PC	p. 116
Interfacing to biometric devices: A look at what's typically involved in interacting with biometric devices	p. 119
Database fundamentals: Some considerations around database design and systems architecture which may affect the way you design your biometric application	p. 124
Wrapping it up: Completing and testing your biometric application	p. 130
Moving on: In this section we shall consider The future for biometric verification technology	p. 133
A biometric world: Further potential applications for biometrics	p. 133
Biometrics in business: What might we expect to see in the future	p. 136
Overall conclusions: An overview of the past, present and future for biometrics	p. 145
Running a biometric pilot scheme: Setting up and running a meaningful evaluation of biometrics within a typical organization	p. 147
Setting the objectives: Being clear about the purpose of the pilot and its expected outputs	p. 149
Choosing the project team: The importance of having the right people involved at all stages of the pilot project	p. 152
Choosing the technology: Choosing the right technology for both the biometric devices and the supporting technical infrastructure	p. 155
Working with vendors: Managing the business partnership and the associated expectations	p. 159
The test environment: The importance of the test environment to the overall project and how to manage this element	p. 161
Marketing and communications: How to prepare properly for the pilot	p. 168
The enrolment center: A vitally important element. How to successfully incorporate this into your pilot project	p. 172
The kick off: Starting the system up and getting it running	p. 177
Gathering data: What to do with the resulting information	p. 180
Making adjustments: Fine tuning the system for best results. How should this be undertaken?	p. 183
Concluding the pilot: How to exit gracefully	p. 184
Learning points: Benefiting from the experience	p. 187
Overall conclusions: Conclusions with respect to the current situation as to the use of biometrics in everyday applications	p. 191
Index	p. 195
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