Watchlist Risk Assessment using Multiparametric Cost and Relative Entropy

Abstract: This paper addresses the facial biometric-enabled watchlist technology in which risk detectors are mandatory mechanisms for early detection of threats, as well as for avoiding offense to innocent travelers. We propose a multiparametric cost assessment and relative entropy measures as risk detectors. We experimentally demonstrate the effects of mis-identification and impersonation under various watchlist screening scenarios and constraints. The key contributions of this paper are the novel techniques for design and analysis of the biometric-enabled watchlist and the supporting infrastructure, as well as measuring the impersonation impact on e-border performance.