Biometrics in the New World: The Cloud, Mobile Technology and Pervasive Identity

by Julian Ashbourn

Book Overview

This book takes a fresh look at biometrics and identity management, extending the dialogue beyond technical considerations, and exploring some of the broader societal and philosophical aspects surrounding the use of biometric applications. Features: presents a brief history of the development of biometrics, and describes some of the popularly held misconceptions surrounding the technology; investigates the challenges and possibilities of biometrics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319041584
• ISBN13: 9783319041582
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"