Detection of Singular Points from Fingerprint Images Using an Innovative Algorithm

Abstract

Fingerprint scrutiny is typically based on the location and pattern of detected singular points in the images. These singular points (cores and deltas) not only represent the characteristics of local ridge patterns but also determine the topological structure (i.e., fingerprint type) and largely influence the orientation field. In this report, there is an innovative algorithm for singular points detection. After an initial detection using the conventional Poincare Index method, a so-called DORIVAC feature is used to remove spurious singular points. Then, the optimal combination of singular points is selected to minimize the difference between the original orientation field and the model-based orientation field reconstructed using the singular points. A core-delta relation is used as a global constraint for the final selection of singular points.

Keywords: Orientation field, Poincare´ Index, Singular points, topological structure