A Survey on Ear Biometrics Revolution

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Biometric occupies a vital place in security methods it is one of the most essential security aspects in the modern world. Using ear as a biometric feature is in use for several years. Much research work has been done on this. Ear is an important part of the human body which remains intact for a certain age limit. It consist of large amount of unique features. Since not much changes are observed in the ear, its rich stable structure makes it, very promising to use for identification and authentication. In this paper, a short survey is done about biometrics, why ear is used as a biometric feature and lastly all the different techniques of ear identification is listed.

Published In : IJCAT Journal Volume 1, Issue 7

Date of Publication : 31 August 2014

Pages : 333 - 338

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Babli Singh : PG Scholar, Computer Science and Engineering Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P, India

Avadhesh Kumar : Professor, Computing Science & Engineering & Dean Planning Galgotias University, Greater Noida U.P, India

Pradeep Tomar : Professor, Computing Science & Engineering & Dean Planning Galgotias University, Greater Noida U.P, India

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First of all this paper explains the biometrics, its different types and the benefit of using ear as a biometric feature. It also summarizes the different techniques that can be used for ear recognition. However more research is needed to examine the validity of uniqueness that has been claimed in the past. Ear recognition technique has huge benefit, but it is yet to be realized, but in future it will give huge output. Lastly, to enhance the security ear can be clubbed with other biometric modality like face, iris etc.

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