Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Online Signature validation and Verification Using Neuro- Template Method

Our signature verification system
  • Features a fast, easy to use and good accuracy system
  • Using an artificial neural network with a new training technique for verification
  • Using a new threshold method where both the neural network output and selected global features are used to obtain an improved false acceptance and false rejection rate
  • Can be used for PC log-on and internet log-on

How the system works

During Enrollment
  • Signature data such as pen position and pen pressure with respect to time are captured using a digitizing tablet and act as the input to the system
  • Important features that can characterize the signature are extracted after data has been pre-processed to ensure uniformity
  • Signature data are validates using a correlation technique to decrease the variations among genuine signatures
  • Signature data are trained using a novel neuro-template method
  • Neuro-template of each person will be stored in database
During verification
  • User will sign in
  • Signature data of user is captured and pre-processed
  • Important features of signature data, and the neural network output are input to the threshold module
  • If these values are within the threshold levels set by the system, then the person will be authenticated and can gain access otherwise access will be denied
Advantages
  • Network environment needs accurate, fast and automatic authentication of users
  • PINs, password, smart card are methods of authentications but can be forgotten, misplaced, or stolen
  • Signature, a behavioral biometrics identification is the most accepted method of asserting a person's identity