"The book gives an introduction to basic biometric image discrimination technologies including theories that are the foundations of those technologies and new algorithms for biometrics authentication"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores indoor navigation, tracking and monitoring, context-aware, alert systems, development enhancements, payments, etc. It contains case studies and practical mobile applications that clearly contribute for advances in the field of social inclusion"--

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Since the dawn of civilization, new technologies-from the plow to the locomotive to the computer-have transformed human lives. These changes have often been for the better, but occasionally also for the worse. No matter what consequence, these changes have always been irrevocable and pervasive....

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