Novel approach to automated fingerprint recognition
The paper describes an enhanced fingerprint recognition system consisting of image preprocessing, feature extraction and matching that runs accurately and effectively on a personal computer platform. The image preprocessing includes histogram equalisation, modification of directional codes, dynamic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IET Digital Library
1998
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/38265/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/38265/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/38265/1/Novel_approach_to_automated_fingerprint_recognition.pdf |
| Summary: | The paper describes an enhanced fingerprint recognition system consisting of image preprocessing, feature extraction and matching that runs accurately and effectively on a personal computer platform. The image preprocessing includes histogram equalisation, modification of directional codes, dynamic thresholding and ridgeline thinning which are sufficient to enhance the image to a state ready for feature extraction. Only features extracted are stored in a file for fingerprint matching. The matching algorithm presented is a modification and improvement of the structural approach. Experimental results acquired for matching are accurate, reliable and fast for implementation using a PC and a fingerprint scanner. The proposed fingerprint recognition scheme can provide an efficient way of automated identification and can be extended to numerous other security or administration applications. |
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