Table of Contents

Abstract

Copyright

Acknowledgement

1 Introduction

2 Background

2.1 Fingerprint Uniqueness

2.2 Matching Difficulties

2.3 (Automated fingerprint recognition systems) AFIS Recognition Process

3.1 Sampling and Concentric Circular Sampling

3.2 Correlation

4.1 Test Images

4.2 Synthetic Fingerprint Images

4.3 Match Metrics

4.3.1 Area Ratio

4.3.2 Correlation Fraction

4.3.3 Angular Density

4.4 Matching Process

5.1 Observation of Peculiarities Without Variations

5.2 Observation of Missing Area Effect

5.3 Observation of Rotational Effect

5.4 Observation of Displacement Effect

6.1 Peculiarities Without Variation

6.2 Missing Area Effect

6.3 Rotational Effect

6.4 Displacement Effect

7.1 Future Work

Appendix