Handbook of Face Recognition

The history of computer-aided face recognition dates back to the 1960s, but automatic face recognition remains challenging, especially in unconstrained conditions. This new edition provides a comprehensive account of face recognition research and technology, covering topics such as face detection, alignment, feature extraction, and recognition. It includes step-by-step algorithms, applications in various fields, and contributions from experts. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students in image processing, computer vision, biometrics, security, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 469 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The history of computer-aided face recognition traces back to the 1960s, yet the challenge of automatic face recognition, a task that humans effortlessly perform in our daily lives, remains formidable, particularly in unconstrained environments. This eagerly awaited new edition offers a comprehensive exploration of face recognition research and technology, encompassing a wide range of topics essential for designing operational recognition systems. After a thorough introduction, subsequent chapters delve into specific areas, providing a comprehensive review of background information, cutting-edge techniques, and recent advancements. Additionally, they offer insights into challenges and future directions, making this book an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students engaged in image processing, computer vision, biometrics, security, Internet, mobile devices, human-computer interface, E-services, computer graphics and animation, and the computer game industry.

Fully updated, revised, and expanded, this comprehensive volume covers the entire spectrum of concepts, methods, and algorithms for automated detection and recognition systems. It provides in-depth coverage of face detection, alignment, feature extraction, and recognition technologies, as well as addressing issues in evaluation, systems, security, and applications. Numerous step-by-step algorithms are presented, accompanied by supporting graphs, tables, charts, and performance data.

This practical and authoritative reference serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students involved in image processing, computer vision, biometrics, security, Internet, mobile devices, human-computer interface, E-services, computer graphics and animation, and the computer game industry. Its comprehensive nature and extensive coverage make it a valuable tool for staying abreast of the latest developments and advancements in this field.

Weight: 1092g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031435669
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2024