Finger vein recognition algorithm based on optimized GHT

Abstract In this paper, we present a novel algorithm for recognition of vein features based on optimized generalized Hough transform (GHT). The new algorithm involves several steps. First, it extracts singular points from the binary image of finger veins, and segments the finger veins by these points. Then it selects valid segments and sequences them by way of chain codes. Next it uses the optimized GHT to differentiate sectional curves of finger veins from the whole finger vein image. Using this approach reduces the influence of fragmentation, enhances adaptability for displacement, rotation, and zooming, and accordingly improves the quality of finger vein recognition. We have tested the proposed method with actual finger vein images and produced very satisfactory reassembly results.