Exploring Convolutional Neural Networks for Fingerprint Damage Detection and Classification

This study proposes a novel approach to fingerprint classification using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), leveraging datasets from prominent sources like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC), and the SHUFFLE database. The research involves a systematic pipeline, beginning with data collection and preprocessing to create a comprehensive dataset that represents real-world variations in fingerprint patterns. A tailored CNN architecture is designed to capture hierarchical features essential for accurate classification, trained on the amalgamated dataset using state-of-the-art optimization algorithms and loss functions. The model's performance is rigorously evaluated across diverse fingerprint patterns using separate datasets from NIST, FVC, and SHUFFLE, showcasing its superiority and adaptability compared to existing benchmark methods. Additionally, the study addresses privacy and ethical considerations associated with biometric data usage, ensuring the model's reliability and applicability in various fingerprint recognition applications.