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An Analytical Approach to IRIS-Based Biometric Authentication Systems

Deepak P. JagtapM.E. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, K.I.T.'s College of Engineering, Gokul-Shirgaon, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, IndiaDr. Manasi R. DixitProfessor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, K.I.T.'s College of Engineering, Gokul-Shirgaon, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Vol 9 No 8 (2025): Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2025 | Pages: 50-55

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 20-08-2025

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Abstract

Biometric systems have become integral to modern security frameworks, with iris-based systems gaining prominence due to their uniqueness, accuracy, and resistance to forgery. This paper presents a detailed analytical study of iris-based biometric systems, examining each component in the recognition pipeline, from image acquisition to feature extraction and matching. We evaluate existing techniques, assess their limitations, and propose improvements to enhance performance and reliability. A comparative analysis of segmentation and encoding methods is also provided to illustrate system optimization strategies. This work offers insights into the practical deployment and future potential of iris-based biometric systems.

Keywords

Feature Extraction, Iris Biometrics, Matching Algorithms, Normalization, Recognition, Segmentation


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Deepak P. Jagtap, & Dr. Manasi R. Dixit. (2025). An Analytical Approach to IRIS-Based Biometric Authentication Systems. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 9(8), 50-55. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.908007

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