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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Biometrics
  • Pattern Recognition

Background:

  • Fingerprint comparison and identification are challenged by distortion-induced variability.
  • Quantifying fingerprint variability under distortion is essential for forensic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the limits of fingerprint variability under heavy distortion.
  • To assess variability in repeated inked planar fingerprint impressions.

Main Methods:

  • 30 fingers (loops, whorls, arches) were analyzed.
  • Fingers underwent various distortion movements (translation, torque) under pressure.
  • Fingerprint templates with true minutiae locations were created from repeated impressions.

Main Results:

  • Repeated planar impressions showed minimal minutiae variability (0.18mm globally).
  • Heavy distortion caused minutiae displacement up to 3mm and orientation changes up to 30°.
  • Displacements of 1mm and orientation changes of 10° were commonly observed.

Conclusions:

  • Distortion introduces significant variability in fingerprint minutiae.
  • Results provide expected ranges of variability for fingerprint examiners.
  • This study enhances understanding of fingerprint reliability under stress.