Multimodal cognitive biometrics: a new approach in the recognition of users

Lurdes Faria*, Vítor J. Sá, Sérgio Tenreiro de Magalhaes

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Cognitive biometrics represents a new approach in the identification and/or authentication of people using biological signals that characterize the brain's response to certain stimuli, giving a high degree of uniqueness to the individual. In this work, we contextualize the cognitive biometrics in the biometry in general, taking into account how one can measure the performance of a biometric system. We intend to conduct a literature review in a particular area of information security, in order to foresee possible lines of research. Scientific studies show that biological signals captured through electrocardiograms (ECG), electroencephalograms (EEG) and electrodermal responses (EDR), using electrodes placed on specific body parts, guarantee the possibility of authentication of individuals and its identification, in some cases. This can be useful for the most demanding security systems, using these techniques individually or on a combination of different biometric techniques, so that the recognition process is more efficient.
Original languagePortuguese
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011 - Chaves, Portugal
Duration: 15 Jun 201118 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011

Conference

Conference6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityChaves
Period15/06/1118/06/11

Keywords

  • Authentication
  • Biometrics
  • Cognitive biometrics
  • ECG
  • EDR
  • EEG
  • Multimodal

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