Face detection and recognition are the nonintrusive biometrics of choice in many security applications. Examples of their use include border control, driver s license issuance, law enforcement investigations, and physical access control.

Face Detection and Recognition: Theory and Practice elaborates on and explains the theory and practice of face detection and recognition systems currently in vogue. The book begins with an introduction to the state of the art, offering a general review of the available methods and an indication of future research using cognitive neurophysiology. The...