Cognitive biometrics: challenges for the future

Kenneth Revett*, Sergio Tenreiro de Magalhães

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Cognitive biometrics is a novel approach to user authentication/ identification which utilises a biosignal based approach. Specifically, current implementations rely on the use of the electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and the electrodermal response (EDR) as inputs into a traditional authentication scheme. The scientific basis for the deployment of biosignals resides principally on their uniqueness -for instance the theta power band in adults presents a phenotypic/genetic correlation of approximately 75%. The numbers are roughly the same for ECG, with an heritability correlation for the peak-to-peak (R-R interval) times of over 77%. For EDR, the results indicate that there is approximately a 50% heritability score (h2). The challenge with respect to cognitive biometrics based on biosignals is to enhance the information content of the acquired data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal security, safety, and sustainability - 6th International Conference, ICGS3 2010, Proceedings
EditorsSérgio Tenreiro de Magalhães, Hamid Jahankhani, Ali G. Hessami
Place of PublicationHeidelberg
PublisherSpringer Berlin
Pages79-86
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783642157165
ISBN (Print)3642157165, 9783642157165
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event6th International Conference on Global Security, Safety, and Sustainability, ICGS3 2010 - Braga, Portugal
Duration: 1 Sept 20103 Sept 2010

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume92 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Global Security, Safety, and Sustainability, ICGS3 2010
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraga
Period1/09/103/09/10

Keywords

  • Cognitive biometrics
  • ECG
  • EDR
  • EEG
  • User authentication

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