QR Code and Biometric Based Authentication System for Trains

Abstract

The utility of a QR Code, is plenty in terms of usage to identify a particular entity. They are barcode of sorts that can hold a certain data set. Biometric security measures are one of the safest security measures, with fingerprint based biometric security being a rather easy and efficient way. In this paper, we discuss a way to efficiently check-in to a seat, during train travel by using a QR Code and fingerprint-based authentication system. A Quick Response Code (QR Code) can be used to mark one's attendance at their seat. Fingerprint authentication is the means to authenticate a person's identity without having to carry any form of physical identity proof along with them, during travel. Given the present system to check tickets is rather redundant and time consuming, having to manually check the ticket and identity of each passenger. By using this system, we can create a more efficient and less time-consuming system, that has much lesser probabilities of human error to occur.