Abstract :
This paper describes how vascular patterns can provide a new means of identification and authentication. The new type of biometric identification device takes advantage of the fact that the network of vessels in each person´s hand forms a pattern that can be distinguished from anyone else´s. Unlike fingerprint scanners, vascular recognition systems do not require users to touch the sensors and remain unaffected by a user´s blood pressure. With a strong combination of usability and accuracy, vascular recognition systems have the potential to be used in a wide range of applications
Keywords :
biometrics (access control); blood; pattern recognition; Fujitsu; Hitachi; TechSphere; authentication; biometric identification device; identification; physical access control; vascular pattern recognition; vessels; Biometrics; Blood; Fingerprint recognition; Fingers; Light emitting diodes; Power lasers; Silicon; System testing; Veins; Waveguide lasers;
