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Summary
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.
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Author Biography
Michael Fairhurst is Professor of Computer Vision at the School of Engineering and Digital Arts at the University of Kent. He has published widely in technical literature as author or co-author of more than 400 research papers. Fairhurst is Editor-in-Chief of the IET Biometrics research journal, and has edited recent books on both security techniques and the effects of ageing on biometric processing. He is the Series Editor of the IET Advances in Biometrics book series. Professor Fairhurst was elected a Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition in 2004 in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field.
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