Computational Methods in Biometric Authentication Statistical Methods for Performance Evaluation /

• Main Author: Schuckers, Michael E. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
• Series: Information Science and Statistics,
• Subjects: Computer science.; Computer science > Mathematics.; Biometrics (Biology).; Computer mathematics.; Computer Science.; Biometrics.; Math Applications in Computer Science.; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis.

Biometrics, the science of using physical traits to identify individuals, is playing an increasing role in our security-conscious society and across the globe. Biometric authentication, or bioauthentication, systems are being used to secure everything from amusement parks to bank accounts to militar...

Table of Contents:

• Statistical Background
• Primary Matching and Classification Measures
• False Non-Match Rate
• False Match Rate
• Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve and Equal Error Rate
• Biometric Specific Measures
• Failure to Enrol
• Failure to Acquire
• Additional Topics and Appendices
• Additional Topics and Discussion
• Tables.