Development of Fingerprint Development of Fingerprint and Iris Authentication and Iris Authentication
Systems in ThailandSystems in Thailand
Dr. Sarun SumriddetchkajornElectro-Optics Section, NECTEC
Dr. Vutipong AreekulDept. of ECE, Kasetsart Univ. (KU)
November 11, 2003
A Seminar on Information Security TechnologiesThailand Science Park, Pathumthani
OutlineOutline
• Personal Identification Methods
• What is Biometrics?
• Fingerprint Authentication Systems by Thai
Researchers
• Iris Authentication Systems by Thai Researchers
• Conclusion
Personal Identification MethodsPersonal Identification Methods
• Use What You Already Know
ID Card, Mother Name, Son’s Name, Place of Birth,
License Number, Tel Number, E-mail, ...
• Use What You Have
Key, Card, Ticket, ...
The Answer is Yes or No.
Personal Identification MethodsPersonal Identification Methods(Cont.)(Cont.)
Answer is NOT Yes or No
But the Confidence to Say Yes or No.
• Use What You Are
BiometricBiometricss
High Security
BiometricBiometricss• Started More Than 1,000 Years Ago (e.g., Eye
Color)
• It is the Automated Method of Recognizing A
PersonalPhysical
Characteristics
-Fingerprint-Palm print-Retina-Iris-DNA-Face-...
BehavioralCharacteristics
-Signature-Voice-Key stroke-Gait-...
Key Advantages of Key Advantages of Using BiometricsUsing Biometrics
• Hard to Duplicate
• Always with You
• Can’t Transfer to
Anybody
Can be Designed Can be Designed and Implemented and Implemented
by Thaisby Thais
General Biometric SystemGeneral Biometric System
Biometrics
BiometricsSensor
CreateTemplate
EnrollmentTemplateStorage
Verification/Identification
Applications
: Comes with you
Biometric System
Why Starts with Fingerprint?Why Starts with Fingerprint?
• Low Cost Compared to Other Biometric Devices
• Used by Police > 10 Years
• Easy to Implement
• Can be Made Compact
• Low Maintenance
NECTEC Optical Fingerprint NECTEC Optical Fingerprint Scanner (NOFS)Scanner (NOFS)
• Why Optics?Why Optics?
- Low Maintenance
- Long Life
- Inherent Electrostatic Discharge Protection
- NECTEC Lab has Capability to Implement
(i.e., currently filed two patents)
Initiated and Started in Mid 2001Initiated and Started in Mid 2001
• NOFS SpecificationsNOFS Specifications
Image Resolution: 500 DPIMax. Image Size: 640x480 pixels
(Typ. 320x240 pixels)Image Capture Area: 25x25 mm2
(Can be Adjusted)Interface to Host: USB or EthernetSupported OS: WindowsDimensions: 60x110x73 mm3
• Single Unit OperationSingle Unit Operation
• N-Unit OperationN-Unit Operation
USB PortUSB Port
LANLAN
• NOFS ApplicationsNOFS Applications
- E-Citizen (i.e., combine with Smart Cards)
- Time Attendance Systems
- Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems
- Voting Systems
- E-Banking
- Access Monitoring Systems
- Personal Registration Systems (e.g., Aliens, Students)
Example of Voting and Time Attendance Example of Voting and Time Attendance System Using NOFSSystem Using NOFS
Prototype-to-MarketPrototype-to-MarketProblems/ObstaclesProblems/Obstacles
• Component Suppliers were Locally Hard to Find.
• Most Companies are not Interested in or do not
Support Thai Research Products.
i.e., Imported Products are Easier and Gain More
Profit.
• Most Programmers Work on Database
Programming
Not on Biometric Algorithms.
Prototype-to-MarketPrototype-to-MarketCurrent StatusCurrent Status
• Thailand has Its Own Optical Fingerprint
Scanners.
• NOFS can be worked with Commercially
Available Fingerprint SDKs.
• Negotiating with Two Local Companies to
License the Prototype.
• KU’s Team is Developing Algorithms and
Hardwares using Other Technologies.
HOPEHOPE
Thai Companies/Government Offices Start and
Have Policy to Use Products Designed and
Implemented by Thais
Knows How to ImplementNot How to Buy or Use• Knowledge-based Society
Leads to
• Research in Thailand will get Stronger and More
Products designed by Thais will be in the Market.