How to Implement Biometric Capture (Fingerprint) into your Application

Sep 13, 2016
 Id-scanning

A growing trend in identification and access control is the use of biometric authentication. Fingerprint authentication, in particular, offers enhanced security and convenience compared to traditional username and password systems. Some of the most prevalent biometric identifiers include:

  • Fingerprint
  • Palm veins
  • Face recognition
  • Retina
  • DNA

These biometric identifiers are unique to each individual, making them more reliable for verifying identities than password-based systems. In this piece, we highlight stories from customers who have integrated fingerprint devices into their applications.

Usage Scenarios

fingerprint scanner sdk

The most prevalent usage scenarios with our Dynamsoft TWAIN SDKs include:

  • Authentication on login - Fingerprints are captured and sent to a web server. The images are then compared to existing data.
  • Biometric data capture for enrollment - A profile is created for each user, involving capturing a photo via a webcam and fingerprints using a fingerprint device.

Dynamsoft offers SDKs tailored for both webcam capture and fingerprint scanning.

The video above showcases OnlineAFIS, a web-based user interface designed for capturing fingerprints. The web browser interfaces with the fingerprint sensor on the client’s machine using Dynamic Web TWAIN.

TWAIN-Compatible Fingerprint Devices

Please note, the following isn’t a comprehensive list of TWAIN-compatible fingerprint scanners:

  • Biometrika / bio metric solution
  • Crossmatch
    • Crossmatch Verifier 300 LC 2.0 - Priced at $460.
    • U.are.U Fingerprint Reader (to be confirmed).

For more information on this topic, please reach out to support@dynamsoft.com.