Core-point detection based on edge mapping in fingerprint images

Guo Cao; Zhihong Mao; Quan-sen Sun

doi:10.1117/1.3082172

1 January 2009 Core-point detection based on edge mapping in fingerprint images

Guo Cao, Zhihong Mao, Quan-sen Sun

Author Affiliations +

Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 18, Issue 1, 013013 (January 2009). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3082172

Abstract

We propose a novel and accurate technique based on edge map for the determination of core points in fingerprint images. An edge map is obtained by detecting the edges on a smoothed orientation map. An edge pixel deletion operation is then performed on the edge map based on gradient information. Last, upper and lower core points can be extracted by analyzing the orientation consistency of a few edge pixels. Experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively detect the core points with high speed for all types of fingerprints.

©(2009) Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)

Citation Download Citation

Guo Cao, Zhihong Mao, and Quan-sen Sun "Core-point detection based on edge mapping in fingerprint images," Journal of Electronic Imaging 18(1), 013013 (1 January 2009). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3082172

Published: 1 January 2009

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available