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Global Deployment of Finger Vein Authentication

INTRODUCTION WITH threats such as terrorism and crime having escalated in recent years, awareness of security is growing internationally. Biometric authentication has attracted attention as a way of achieving a high level of security. Biometric authentication is a technology for identifying an individual based on their body or behavior characteristics. In addition to providing accurate personal identification to improve security in applications such as physical entry and exit or access to information systems, biometric authentication is also more convenient for users because it does not require them to memorize an ID (identifier) and password nor carry a smartcard or other identification device. Hitachi has deployed systems that employ finger vein authentication technology for biometric authentication. These systems are widely used in Japan to strengthen IT (information technology), physical, and other forms of security in public and private sector organizations, including in many ATMs (automated teller machines) belonging to financial institutions. Use of these systems is also growing among public institutions, companies, and other organizations outside of Japan. This article describes the features of Hitachi’s finger vein authentication solutions together with example overseas applications of the technology, particularly in Europe, North America, and Australia where it is used to improve security and convenience in a range of different systems. OVERVIEW OF FINGER VEIN AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGY What is Finger Vein Authentication? Like fingerprints, it is believed that everyone has a unique pattern to their veins, which remains unchanged once a person reaches adulthood. Moreover, a OVERVIEW: Finger vein authentication combines ease of use and a high level of security and accuracy, and is already in widespread use in applications such as the ATMs of Japanese financial institutions. Use of finger vein authentication is also spreading among private and public sector organizations in order to take advantage of these features to strengthen security and tighten up on identity verification. Outside of Japan, finger vein authentication is being adopted by public facilities and companies for a range of applications where it is improving convenience as well as security. These include system login authentication, management of visitors to a site, identity verification at reception, and attendance management. Hitachi is deploying its finger vein solutions, which also incorporate techniques such as 1:N sequential fusion authentication and cancelable biometric authentication technology, not only in Japan but worldwide.