An analysis on biometric traits recognition

Abstract

Biometric traits are inherent and unique to each individual such as fingerprints, face, iris, gait etc. Therefore, biometric security systems gain a vital role in wide security applications due to its ability to verify an individual’s identity with high accuracy and reliability since biometric traits are part of the individual’s being. This paper aims at introduce a full review of biometric traits recognition including the general framework, the criteria of choosing a proper biometric trait for specific application, along with the critical problems and challenges of this field of study. In addition, its evolution in term of historical development is offered. An extensive discussion of an important problems are presented in this paper in order to highlighting and presenting the gaps which make a right directions for improvement and development.