Overview What is Biometrics? Types of Biometric Recognition Applications of Biometric Systems Types of Authentication Constraints on Biometrics Biometric Research at Clemson
What is Biometrics? Automated method for recognizing individuals based on measurable biological and behavioral characteristics
Finger Print Recognition Minutiae Pattern Matching Problems: sometimes unusable
Vascular Pattern Matching LED infrared light Fingers and back of hand Not completely viable
Iris Recognition Uses infrared light Converts Images to vectors Needs further development
Facial Recognition Location and position of facial features Dependent on background and lighting conditions
Voice Verification Factors: pitch, intensity, quality and duration Text dependent Text independent Problems: include background noise
Hand Geometry Scan both sides of hand Primarily used for verification Not as accurate as other methods
Dynamic Signature Factors: velocity, acceleration and speed Mainly used for verification Problems: forgers could reproduce
Retina Recognition One of the most secure means of biometrics Unique to each person Unique to each eye Problems: require effort on the part of subjects
Other Types Keystroke Gait DNA Odor
Commercial Applications Computer login Electronic Payment ATMs Record Protection
Biometrics Research at Clemson Periocular Region Recognition Texture, color, eye shape Overcome facial occlusion
Biometrics Research at Clemson Ear Recognition Not affected by aging or expression Covert collection of images Little research performed
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