Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)

Abstract

Existing security measures rely on knowledge-based approaches like passwords or token-based approaches such as ID cards and credit cards to control access to security systems. Though ubiquitous, such methods are not very secure. Tokens such as badges and access cards may be shared or stolen. Furthermore, they cannot differentiate between authorized user and a person having access to the tokens or passwords. Biometrics is the solution to the problems. It makes use of natural authentication traits such as fingerprint, iris, retina, voice, hand and face recognition. Fingerprints are one of the first forms of biometric authentication to be used for law enforcement and civilian applications. Fingerprints are one of the most widely accepted techniques that remain permanent through out the life time. An Automated Fingerprint Identification System having enrolment and authentication functionalities. In enrolment phase, a fingerprint is stored as a template along with the individual’s information and then in authentication phase, the given fingerprint is compared with the templates stored. The aim of the project is to build a security system on such a trait that can never be lost, stolen or forgotten to ensure maximum security.