Biometrics and Fingerprint Acquisition Seminar
Advanced seminar on biometric systems with emphasis on fingerprint acquisition techniques, processing, and analysis. Topics include biometric fundamentals, fingerprint characteristics, acquisition methods, image quality assessment, and real-world applications.
Instructor: Salvatore Alfio Sambataro
Term: Fall
Location: University of Catania, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Overview
This seminar is part of the Biometrics course in the Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science at the University of Catania. It provides an in-depth exploration of biometric systems, with particular focus on fingerprint acquisition and processing.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Biometric Systems: Overview of biometric identification and authentication
- Fingerprint Fundamentals: Ridge patterns, minutiae points, and classification systems
- Acquisition Techniques: Optical, ultrasonic, and capacitive fingerprint sensing methods
- Fingerprint Processing: Enhancement, feature extraction, and quality assessment
- Applications: Criminal justice, civil identification, access control, and mobile authentication
- Security and Privacy: Biometric data protection and regulatory considerations