RIDB: A Dataset of fundus images for retina based person identification

The paper describes a dataset, entitled Retina Identification Database (RIDB). The stated dataset contains Retinal fundus images acquired using Fundus imaging camera TOPCON-TRC 50 EX. The abovementioned dataset holds a significant position in retinal recognition and identification. Retinal recognition is considered as one of the reliable biometric recognition features. Biometric recognition has become an integral part of any organization's security department. Before biometrics, the information was secured through passwords, pin keys, etc. However, the fear of decryption and hacking retained. Biometric verification includes behavioural (voice, signature, gait), morphological (Fingerprint, face, palm print, retina) and biological (Odour, saliva, DNA) features [1]. Amongst all of them, retina based identification is considered as the spoof proof and most accurate identification system. Since the retina is embedded inside the eye thus is least affected by the outer environment and retain in its original state. Moreover, the vascular pattern in the retina is unique and remains unchanged during the entire life span. The data presented in the paper is composed of 100 retinal images of 20 individuals (5 images were captured from each patient). The dataset is supported by research work [2] and [7]. These research papers proposed retinal recognition algorithms for biometric verification and identification. The proposed method utilized both vascular and non-vascular features for identification and yields recognition rates of 100 % and 92.5% respectively.