This book offers a comprehensive study of computer recognition systems – one of the most promising directions in artificial intelligence. It presents a collection of 52 carefully selected articles contributed by experts in the field of pattern recognition, discussing both methodological aspects and applications of current research. It includes the following sections: ·  Features, learning, and classifiers ·  Biometrics ·  Data stream classification and big data analytics ·  Image processing and computer vision ·  Medical applications ·  Applications It is a valuable reference tool for scientists dealing with the problems of designing computer pattern recognition systems, including researchers and students of computer science, artificial intelligence and robotics.