ECE1028 Biometric Technology and Security Systems L T P J C
3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the general principles of design of biometric systems, different algorithms
applied and its functional blocks.
2. Analyze common problems in biometrics techniques, ethical issues, public data sources and
security.
3. To study various Biometric Authentication Methods and security systems.
Expected Course Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge engineering principles underlying biometric systems.
2. Describe and explain Finger print feature processing and techniques, computer enhancement
and modelling.
3. Face recognition, how to perform Feature Extraction, classification of features, training of
algorithm using neural network
4. Competing iris Scan technologies, various steps involved in voice scan, challenges related to
iris and voice scan. Perceive various areas of physiological and Behavioural Biometrics
5. Biometric system and integration strategies, performance evaluation of biometric system,
Statistical Measures of Biometrics. New authentication methods and security systems and
futuristic devices.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 5, 9
Module:1 Introduction to Biometric systems 6 hours
Introduction and back ground – Biometric technologies – Passive biometrics – Active biometrics -
Biometric systems – Enrollment – Templates – Algorithm – Verification – Biometric applications
–biometric characteristics- Authentication technologies –Need for strong authentication –
Protecting privacy and biometrics and policy – Biometric applications – Biometric characteristics
Module:2 Fingerprint Biometric systems 6 hours
History of fingerprint pattern recognition - General description of fingerprints - Finger print
feature processing techniques - Fingerprint sensors using RF imaging techniques – Fingerprint
quality assessment – Computer enhancement and modeling of fingerprint images – Fingerprint
enhancement– Feature extraction – Fingerprint classification – Fingerprint matching
Module:3 Face recognition and hand geometry 6 hours
Introduction to face recognition _ Neural networks for face recognition – face recognition from
correspondence maps – Hand geometry – Scanning – Feature Extraction - Adaptive Classifiers -
Visual-Based Feature Extraction and Pattern Classification - Feature extraction – Types of
algorithm –Biometric fusion.
Module:4 Iris, Voice recognition 6 hours
Iris scan - Features – Components – Operation (Steps) – Competing iris Scan technologies –
Strength and weakness. Voice Scan - Features – Components – Operation (Steps) – Competing
voice Scan (facial) technologies–Strength and weakness.
Module:5 Physiological and Behavioural Biometrics 6 hours
Retina scan – AFIS (Automatic Finger Print Identification Systems) – Behavioral biometrics –
Signature scan- Keystroke scan biometrics application – Biometric Solution Matrix – Bio privacy
– Comparison of privacy factor in different biometrics technologies.
Module:6 Multimodal Biometrics 6 hours
Introduction to multimodal Biometric system – Integration strategies – Architecture – Level of
fusion – Combination strategy –Training and adaptability – Examples of multimodal biometric
systems – Performance evaluation- Statistical Measures of Biometrics – FAR – FRR – FTE –
EER – Memory requirement and allocation.
Module:7 Biometric security systems 6 hours
Securing and trusting a Biometric transaction – Matching location – local host - authentication
server – Match On Card (MOC) – cryptography and Multimodal biometrics and Two-Factor
authentication. Biometrics in Cyber Security and Network protection
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 3 hours
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Nalini K Ratha and Govindraju, “Advances in Biometrics - Sensors, Algorithms and
Systems”, 2018, 1 st edition, Springer, London.
2. Haizhou Li, Liyuan Li, Kar-Ann Toh, Advanced Topics in Biometrics, 2012, 1 st edition,
World Scientific Publisher, Singapore
Reference Books
1. David Check Long, Andre beck ling and Jiankun Hun, Biometric Security, Cambridge
scholar publications. 2015
2. Security and Privacy in Biometrics, Patrizio Campisi, Springer, 2013
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quiz, Digital Assignment, Final Assessment
Test, Additional Learning (MOOC / Conference, Journal Publications / Make a thon / Project
competition and more)
Mode of assessment: CAT, Digital Assignments, Quiz, FAT, Project.
Recommended by Board of Studies : 23-02-2018
Approved by Academic Council 49th AC Date 15/03/2018
