This handbook provides in-depth coverage of the most recent advances and practices. Readers will find comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all the major concepts, topics, and security methods associated with fingerprint recognition. Written with the same formula that made the success of the first edition, the book includes the most recent state-of-the-art techniques in the field, as well as enhanced and updated chapters covering sensor technology, performance evaluation, standards, and securing fingerprint systems. The accompanying DVD also provides FVC2004 DB. The second edition of this comprehensive and authoritative reference, written by leading international researchers, covers all critical aspects of fingerprint security systems and technology. It is an absolutely essential resource for all biometric security professionals, researchers, practitioners, developers, and systems administrators.