Public Document Document Evolution Executive Summary

This document presents the update on the analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions for biometric modalities including speech modality. Keyword List : Joint research, advanced solutions, speech modality Project co-funded by the European Commission within the sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) Dissemination Level PU Public X PP Restricted to other programme participants (including the Commission services) RE Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission services) CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission services) Project N° IST-2002-507634 BioSecure 09 June 2006 D 9.1.3 – Revision: b2 – Dissemination Level: PU Public Document ii DOCUMENT EVOLUTION Version Date Status Notes a0 22/05/06 first draft Submitted to A9 for comments and updates. a1 01/06/06 update Input concerning digitizer pen. Version submitted to the Steering Board. b2 09/06/06 final version Version to be provided to the Commission. Project N° IST-2002-507634 BioSecure 09 June 2006 D 9.1.3 – Revision: b2 – Dissemination Level: PU Public Document iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The document is an extension of deliverable D 9.1.2 “Analysis and evaluation of alternatives and advanced solutions for system elements” and presents solutions currently on the market in the field of speech recognition. The limitations of speaker recognition are analysed and advanced market solutions for speaker recognition systems are discussed. The document contains also additional information dealing with handwriting. Project N° IST-2002-507634 BioSecure 09 June 2006 D 9.1.3 – Revision: b2 – Dissemination Level: PU Public Document iv CONTENTS