QR Code and Biometric Based Authentication System for Trains. (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muthukumar, B; Albert Mayan, J; Nambiar, Gokul; Nair, Denil
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 590(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: QR Code -- Biometric -- Ticketing System -- Smart Phone Application; Materials science -- Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/590/1/012010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-8981

Abstract

Abstract: The utility of a QR Code, is plenty in terms of usage to identify a particular entity. They are barcode of sorts that can hold a certain data set. Biometric security measures are one of the safest security measures, with fingerprint based biometric security being a rather easy and efficient way. In this paper, we discuss a way to efficiently check-in to a seat, during train travel by using a QR Code and fingerprint-based authentication system. A Quick Response Code (QR Code) can be used to mark one's attendance at their seat. Fingerprint authentication is the means to authenticate a person's identity without having to carry any form of physical identity proof along with them, during travel. Given the present system to check tickets is rather redundant and time consuming, having to manually check the ticket and identity of each passenger. By using this system, we can create a more efficient and less time-consuming system, that has much lesser probabilities of human error to occur.