Face Biometrics for Personal Identification : From Fundamentals to Intelligent Recognition Systems - Softcover

Khalifa, Othman Omran

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798188301910

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Facial recognition has evolved from a niche computer vision curiosity into a cornerstone of digital identity, public safety, and modern commerce. From instantaneously unlocking our smartphones to aiding complex criminal investigations, this technology is now deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

This book is an authoritative, holistic resource designed to fill the void in current literature. It equips readers with both the fundamental theoretical principles and the pragmatic wisdom required to design, deploy, and critically evaluate modern face biometric systems.

Meticulously organized into 15 interconnected chapters, this comprehensive volume guides you systematically from foundational concepts to the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.

Inside, you will explore:

• Foundational Concepts & Image Processing: The historical evolution of biometrics, the human anatomy of facial uniqueness, and essential pipelines for image acquisition and normalization.
• The Algorithmic Core: A deep dive into face detection, feature extraction, and recognition algorithms—from pioneering classical methods (like Eigenfaces) to the latest Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Vision Transformers.
• Advanced Technologies & Security: 3D facial recognition, template protection, and presentation attack detection to secure systems against spoofing.
• Ethics, Bias, & Privacy: A critical, balanced look at demographic biases, fairness, transparency, societal risks, and the regulatory frameworks governing biometric deployments.
• Real-World Applications: Operational realities in law enforcement, healthcare, banking, retail, and smart cities, including how to overcome persistent challenges like illumination, pose, and aging variations.
• Future Frontiers: A forward-looking analysis of multimodal systems, edge AI, federated learning, quantum computing, and concrete case studies from large-scale implementations.

Whether you are a student, researcher, developer, or policymaker, this book goes beyond technical mastery. It is written to inspire a spirit of responsible innovation, ensuring that the advancement of face biometrics serves the broader goals of security, equity, and human dignity.

Get your copy today and master the technology shaping the future of human-computer interaction!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798188301910
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 212
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