Synonyms
Encoded finger data; Fingerprint data interchange format
Definition
Set of ISO standards that define common formats to encode information related to finger-based biometrics. These formats are defined to allow interoperability among different vendors globally and have been developed by the international scientific biometrics community taking part in ISO/IEC JTC1/SC37 standardization subcommittee. Those documents define the encoding of not only a fingerprint image but also syntax and semantics of feature vectors composed of minutiae points for storage, transmission, and comparison. Furthermore, formats for the fingerprint spectral data and fingerprint skeletal data are defined.
Introduction
Standardization is essential for the widespread adoption of technologies in open mass applications. Fingerprint recognition is not only the most prominent biometric measure but also the biometric trait with the largest databases and the best long-term experience. Fingerprints are used in...
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Sanchez-Reillo, R., Mueller, R. (2015). Finger Data Interchange Format, Standardization. In: Li, S.Z., Jain, A.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7488-4_236
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