Examining the reliability of a hand geometry identity verification device for use in access control
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Authors
Bright, Daryl C.
Subjects
Biometric
Access Control
Hand Geometry
Security
Access Control
Hand Geometry
Security
Advisors
Neil, Douglas E.
Date of Issue
1987-03
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Language
en_US
Abstract
Controlling the access to secure government facilities has become increasingly
important as these systems are entrusted with more sensitive applications.
Unauthorized access could be very detrimental to our nation's security. The use of
biometric measures, one of which is hand geometry, may represent a possible solution.
This thesis looks at one hand geometry identification device, and determines its
effectiveness as a function of the rejection threshold setting, a time lapse in use, and
the construction of the reference templates. Rejection thresholds of 40, 60, 80, 100,
120, and 140; three weeks of inactivity by the test subjects; and construction of the
reference templates from 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 individual hand readings were
examined. The application of hand geometry identification technology for protecting
Command, Control, and Communications (C3) facilities was then discussed. This
study used the ID-3D Hand Geometry Identifier built by Recognition Systems, Inc. of
San Jose, California. This device was very effective in producing low Type I and Type
II error rates during 6300 trials covering all situations examined. This technology has
great potential for protecting C3 facilities and systems.
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Thesis
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Department
Systems Technology
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Format
39 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.