Finger Print Fractal Dimension as a Supplementary Quantitative Measure Distinguishing Fingerprints and Gender

Sujata S Bhatt, Khushbu Vithalani, Jaymin M Patel and Subhash J Bhatt
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Sujata S Bhatt: BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, India
Khushbu Vithalani: BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, India
Jaymin M Patel: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, India
Subhash J Bhatt: Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, India

Biostatistics and Biometrics Open Access Journal, 2017, vol. 2, issue 3, 55-60

Abstract: The fractal dimension is investigated as a supplementary quantitative parameter to help distinguish left hand thumb fingerprints of individuals; and its relationship with gender and blood groups is examined. The study is carried out by computing fractal dimensions of left hand thumb fingerprints of individuals in a random sample followed by appropriate statistical tests like t-test and z-test. It is inferred that there is a significant difference among the values of fractal dimensions among males and females, though they have nearly identical variations; and that the fingerprint patterns whorl and loop as well as the blood groups B and O do not exert significant effects on fractal dimensions. By proposing an appropriate statistic, the extent to which the fractal dimensions of fingerprints of any two individual differ is estimated.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/BBOAJ.2017.02.555587

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