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Gender classification using convolutional neural networks based on fingerprint analysis with in-line digital holography
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Date Issued
January 1, 2024
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Gender classification has found applications in various fields, including criminology, biometrics, and surveillance. Historically, different methods for gender identification have been employed, such as analyzing hand shape, gait, iris, and facial features. Fingerprints, being unique to each individual, are formed based on the control of multiple genes on chromosomes. After the 24th embryonic week, a person's fingerprint pattern remains unchanged throughout their life. Numerous studies have explored the use of fingerprints for various purposes, such as investigating mental characteristics, characteristics of hereditary diseases, and cancer screening. This paper focuses on studying fingerprints for the identification and classification of human gender through fingerprint analysis using in-line digital holography. The deep learning model constructed for this study includes two convolutional layers, pooling layers, and dense layers. It was trained on a biometric fingerprint database containing 6,000 images, achieving an impressive 99% accuracy. The model was then utilized to classify human gender based on fingerprint analysis, and its accuracy was tested using fingerprint images obtained through Inline Digital Holography (IDH) technique, achieving an 83% accuracy. The performance of the proposed system demonstrates that fingerprints contain vital features for effectively discriminating a person's gender.
Citation
Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging Proceedings of SPIE, 12852, 2024