Real time authentication system using advanced finger vein recognition technique

In this modern world, achieving high level security is a critical task. There are many authentication techniques have been improved and comparatively forging techniques also developed. So we are in the need of promising authentication methods by considering more security, reliability, cost effectiveness, easier implementation etc. Authentication includes identification, verification and recognition. It can be achieved using a biometric system which uses human physiological features such as fingerprint, palm print, iris, voice and facial recognitions. All such systems having the chances of threaten easily. To overcome this, advanced finger vein recognition technique is proposed and implemented in real time which is unique, does not need any physical contact, invisible feature, non-invasive, hard to be cloned, provide high accuracy and security using NIR (Near Infra-Red) scanning and advanced image processing technology embedded with PIC16F877A microcontroller. The proposed system can be used anywhere to prevent the unauthorized access and protects the privacy information. It can be extensively implemented in ATM's (Automatic Teller Machines), banking sectors, money transfer systems, military areas, hospitals, entry control etc.