Hand Geometry

This research is being led by Eric Kukula and Matthew Young

Hand Geometry is the most popular access control biometric modality according to the latest figures. The Biometrics Lab has been using hand geometry continuously as a form of access control and attendance. Recent projects have included creating a wireless hand geometry machine for use in areas where a wired solution isnt appropriate; using the Purdue University Recreation Center as a test bed for students to learn about operational testing; and finally the testing and evaluation of hand geometry devices.

Hand geometry has also featured in a number of initiatives that the lab has organized, including access control for the Manufacturing Security initiative. The lab has a number of hand geometry devices that we use for teaching both undergraduate and graduate students.

Previous Work and Publications

	2006 - The Quest for a Secure Society (Innovation Magazine)
	Modi, S. K., & Elliott, S. J., (2005). Securing the manufacturing environment using biometrics, Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST) (pp. 275-278). Las Palmas de G. C., Spain.
	Kukula*, E. P., & Elliott, S. J. (2005). Implementation of hand geometry at Purdue University's recreational center: an analysis of users perspectives and system performance, Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST) (pp. 83-89). Las Palmas de G. C., Spain.
	Elliott, S. J., (2005). Biometric technology panel discussion, Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security "Security in Motion" conference, West Lafayette, IN.
	Kukula, E. P., & Elliott, S. J., (2005). An introduction to biometric technologies for the educator, Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technical Institute, Athens, OH.
	Morton, J. M., Biometric Security at Airports . Paper presented at the Hivercon Security Conference (2003), Dublin, Ireland
	Elliott, S. J., (2002, October). The challenge of campus deployments . Biometech, New York, NY.
	Elliott, S. J., (2002, October). Biometrics: Which technology is right for you? Frontline Solutions Europe, Birmingham, England.
	2002 - Hands down, the way to confirm ID (IBG)
	2002 - Bridging the Gap (Access Control and Security Systems Integration)