Web and mobile based facial recognition security system using Eigenfaces algorithm

摘要

The study was done in accordance with the deviation from the tradition to modernization of human identification with the purpose of both human convenience and technology maximization. The study aimed to proposed a facial recognition security system, as the main access level for private establishments in order to prevent unauthorized entry of an individual. Facial Recognition delivers convenience, for it is a concrete identification that an individual can have without the need of badges and many other identification cards. It administers efficiency on both the organization and its people. Problems related to stolen, borrowed and lost IDs, are eliminated; thus reducing the cost for password administration or renewal. Employing Eigenfaces algorithm to Facial Recognition to form a basis set of all images used to build the covariance matrix. The algorithm produces dimension reduction which allows the smaller set of basis images to represent the original training images. The effectiveness of using the prototype shows a robust security and preventive measure for unauthorized access within an establishment. The used of ISO9126 characteristics for evaluation produced a positive results to the prototypes effectiveness.