Animal Biometrics

Animal Biometrics
Author: Santosh Kumar
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9811079560

This book presents state-of-the-art methodologies and a comprehensive introduction to the recognition and representation of species and individual animals based on their physiological and phenotypic appearances, biometric characteristics, and morphological image patterns. It provides in-depth coverage of this emerging area, with an emphasis on the design and analysis techniques used in visual animal biometrics-based recognition systems. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to visual animal biometrics, addressing a range of recent advances and practices like sensing, feature extraction, feature selection and representation, matching, indexing of feature sets, and animal biometrics-based multimodal systems. It provides authoritative information on all the major concepts, as well as highly specific topics, e.g. the identification of cattle based on their muzzle point image pattern and face images to prevent false insurance claims, or the monitoring and registration of animals based on their biometric features. As such, the book provides a sound platform for understanding the Visual Animal Biometrics paradigm, a vital catalyst for researchers in the field, and a valuable guide for professionals. In addition, it can help both private and public organizations adapt and enhance their classical animal recognition systems.

Analysis and Management of Animal Populations

Analysis and Management of Animal Populations
Author: Byron K. Williams
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 837
Release: 2002-04-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0127544062

Analysis and Management of Animal Populations deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the application of these estimates and models to the development of sound management decisions. The book synthesizes and integrates in a single volume the methods associated with these themes, as they apply to ecological assessment and conservation of animal populations. Integrates population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management in a single, cohesive framework Provides authoritative, state-of-the-art descriptions of quantitative approaches to modeling, estimation and decision-making Emphasizes the role of mathematical modeling in the conduct of science and management Utilizes a unifying biological context, consistent mathematical notation, and numerous biological examples

Recent Advances in Biometrics

Recent Advances in Biometrics
Author: Muhammad Sarfraz
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2022-07-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1803554568

Biometrics are widely used in various real-life applications, including personal recognition, identification, verification, and more. They may also be used for safety, security, permission, banking, crime prevention, forensics, medical applications, and communication. This book explores the latest developments, theories, methods, approaches, algorithms, analysis, systems, hardware, and software in biometrics and related systems.

Estimating Animal Abundance

Estimating Animal Abundance
Author: D.L. Borchers
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2002
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1852335602

The first accessible introduction to the many various wildlife assessment methods! This book uses a new approach that makes the full range of methods accessible in a way that has not previously been possible. Accompanied by free, user-friendly software to get some "hands-on" experience with the methods and how they perform in different contexts.

IoT-Based Data Analytics for the Healthcare Industry

IoT-Based Data Analytics for the Healthcare Industry
Author: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2020-11-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128214767

IoT Based Data Analytics for the Healthcare Industry: Techniques and Applications explores recent advances in the analysis of healthcare industry data through IoT data analytics. The book covers the analysis of ubiquitous data generated by the healthcare industry, from a wide range of sources, including patients, doctors, hospitals, and health insurance companies. The book provides AI solutions and support for healthcare industry end-users who need to analyze and manipulate this vast amount of data. These solutions feature deep learning and a wide range of intelligent methods, including simulated annealing, tabu search, genetic algorithm, ant colony optimization, and particle swarm optimization. The book also explores challenges, opportunities, and future research directions, and discusses the data collection and pre-processing stages, challenges and issues in data collection, data handling, and data collection set-up. Healthcare industry data or streaming data generated by ubiquitous sensors cocooned into the IoT requires advanced analytics to transform data into information. With advances in computing power, communications, and techniques for data acquisition, the need for advanced data analytics is in high demand. - Provides state-of-art methods and current trends in data analytics for the healthcare industry - Addresses the top concerns in the healthcare industry using IoT and data analytics, and machine learning and deep learning techniques - Discusses several potential AI techniques developed using IoT for the healthcare industry - Explores challenges, opportunities, and future research directions, and discusses the data collection and pre-processing stages

Leveraging Computer Vision to Biometric Applications

Leveraging Computer Vision to Biometric Applications
Author: Arvind Selwal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1040120563

Computer vision is an effective solution in a diverse range of real-life applications. With the advent of the machine and deep learning paradigms, this book adopts machine and deep learning algorithms to leverage digital image processing for designing accurate biometrical applications. In this aspect, it presents the advancements made in computer vision to biometric applications design approach using emerging technologies. It discusses the challenges of designing efficient and accurate biometric-based systems, which is a key issue that can be tackled via computer vision-based techniques. Key Features • Discusses real-life applications of emerging techniques in computer vision systems • Offers solutions on real-time computer vision and biometrics applications to cater to the needs of current industry • Presents case studies to offer ideas for developing new biometrics-based products • Offers problem-based solutions in the field computer vision and real-time biometric applications for secured human authentication • Works as a ready resource for professionals and scholars working on emerging topics of computer vision for biometrics. The book is for academic researchers, scholars and students in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, management, academicians, researchers, scientists and industry people working on computer vision and biometrics applications.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Environmental Sensing

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Environmental Sensing
Author: Mohsen Asadnia
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2022-02-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0323905072

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Environmental Sensing provides state-of-the-art information on the inexpensive mass-produced sensors that are used as inputs to artificial intelligence systems. The book discusses the advances of AI and Machine Learning technologies in material design for environmental areas. It is an excellent resource for researchers and professionals who work in the field of data processing, artificial intelligence sensors and environmental applications. - Presents tools, connections and proactive solutions to take sustainability programs to the next level - Offers a practical guide for making students proficient in modern electronic data analysis and graphics - Provides knowledge and background to develop specific platforms related to environmental sensing, including control water, air and soil quality, water and wastewater treatment, desalination, pollution mitigation/control, and resource management and recovery

Advances in Security of Information and Communication Networks

Advances in Security of Information and Communication Networks
Author: Ali Ismail Awad
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642405975

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Security of Information and Communication Networks, Sec Net 2013, held in Cairo, Egypt, in September 2013. The 21 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on networking security; data and information security; authentication and privacy; security applications.

Pattern Recognition

Pattern Recognition
Author: Jose Francisco Martinez-Trinidad
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2014-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319074911

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Mexican Conference on Pattern Recognition, MCPR 2014, held in Cancun, Mexico, in June 2014. The 39 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions and are organized in topical sections on pattern recognition and artificial intelligence; computer vision; image processing and analysis; animal biometric recognition and applications of pattern recognition.