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Abstract #304104

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Activity Number:	20
Type:	Topic Contributed
Date/Time:	Sunday, August 7, 2005 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor:	Section on Statisticians in Defense and National Security
Abstract - #304104
Title:	An Introduction to Some Statistical Issues in Biometric Authentication
Author(s):	Michael Schuckers*+
Companies:	St. Lawrence University
Address:	7 Pine Street, Canton, NY, 13617, United States
Keywords:	authentication ; false accept ; false reject ; biometrics ; repeated measures
Abstract:	A biometric authentication (BA) device is one that takes an "image" of an individual and matches that it against one or more stored images to determine the identity of the individual, usually for physical or logical access. Security issues are driving many implementations of these devices. In this talk, we review the basics of a BA device from a statistician's perspective. We will discuss the components of a BA system and present the types of data derived from these systems. Further, we will discuss relevant statistical issues that arise from these systems, primarily those outlined in the "Biometrics Research Agenda," the summary of an NSF-sponsored workshop on the topic. There is great need and potential for statistical thinking and statisticians to make a contribution in this area. I will present my experiences as a statistician in the biometric authentication community and discuss ways for other statisticians to become involved in this emerging discipline.

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