Title :
Security breaks a sweat
Author :
Manivanan, N. ; Memon, Saud A. ; Balachandran, Wamadeva
Author_Institution :
Centre for Electron. Syst. Res. (CESR), Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UK
fDate :
9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A robust image processing method that detects fingertip `liveness` through its active sweat pores has been developed by researchers at Brunel University in the UK. Their technique could greatly improve the security of fingerprint identification systems which are currently susceptible to forgery by artificial fingertips.
Keywords :
fingerprint identification; image processing; active sweat pore; artificial fingertips; fingerprint identification system; fingertip liveness; robust image processing method;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2010.9104
