A client-entropy measure for on-line signatures

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Abstract

In this article, we propose an original way to characterize information content in Online Signatures through a client-entropy measure based on local density estimation by a Hidden Markov Model. We show that this measure can be used to categorize signatures in visually coherent classes that can be related to complexity and variability criteria. Besides, the generated categories are coherent across four different databases: BIOMET, MCYT-100, BioSecure data subsets DS2 and DS3. This measure allows a comparison of databases in terms of clients' signatures according to their information content.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 Biometrics Symposium, BSYM
Pages83-88
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 Biometrics Symposium, BSYM - Tampa, FL, United States
Duration: 23 Sept 200825 Sept 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Biometrics Symposium, BSYM

Conference

Conference2008 Biometrics Symposium, BSYM
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTampa, FL
Period23/09/0825/09/08

Keywords

  • Complexity
  • Entropy
  • On-line signature
  • Signature categorization
  • Variability

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