An iris biometric system for public and personal use

• Published in: Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 70 - 75
• Main Authors: Negin, M., Chmielewski, T.A., Salganicoff, M., von Seelen, U.M., Venetainer, P.L., Zhang, G.G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.02.2000; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Arenas; Biomedical optical imaging; Biometrics; Devices; Electronics; Eyes; Eyes & eyesight; Filter bank; Fingerprints; Focusing; Gages; High definition video; Identification systems; Internet; Iris; Networks; Optical feedback; Optical noise; Security systems; Waveguide discontinuities

Much work in the emerging field of biometrics has focused on identification applications. Biometrics offers the means to identify individuals without requiring that they carry ID cards and badges or memorize passwords. A leading concern in the development of such applications, however, is how to avo...