This comprehensive and innovative handbook covers several aspects of biometrics from the perspective of recognizing individuals at a distance, in motion, and under a surveillance scenario. The book presents both a broad coverage and an in-depth investigation into the most advanced biometric technologies for recognition at a distance, with applications in areas such as border control, surveillance in critical infrastructures, and ambient intelligence.

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This comprehensive and innovative handbook covers several aspects of biometrics from the perspective of recognizing individuals at a distance, in motion, and under a surveillance scenario.

Fully updated and enhanced new edition Presents a range of perspectives on biometrics for surveillance and remote data acquisition Provides a focus on acquiring data from a distance, and on processing low-resolution and in-motion data Examines distributed computing and embedded computing for surveillance biometrics
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Product details

ISBN
9781447173403
Published
2026-03-18
Edition
2. edition
Publisher
Springer London Ltd
Height
235 mm
Width
155 mm
Age
Research, P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
400

Biographical note

Dr. Massimo Tistarelli is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Architecture and Planning at the University of Sassari, Italy.

Dr. Stan Z. Li is a Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Director of the Center for Biometrics and Security Research, at the Institute of Automation, Beijing, China.

Dr. Rama Chellappa is the Minta Martin Professor of Engineering and the Director of the Center for Automation Research at the University of Maryland, USA.