UMKC School of Computing and Engineering is conducting research into biometrics–the study of unique patterns observed from the body, such as fingerprints, that can be used for automated personal identification.  Human faces and eyes can also be used in biometrics.  The purpose of this research study is to advance the technology for human recognition based on unique patterns in the human eye and their uses in mobile security.

A key part of this research study, entitled “Multimodal Iris, Periocular and Conjunctival Vasculature Dataset for Mobile Applications”, is to develop a large ocular dataset using mobile device cameras.  The dataset will allow researchers to study and compare the efficacy of various image capturing devices, processing, and pattern recognition algorithms.

We are seeking paid volunteers to have their faces and eyes photographed.  The data collection will require two visits about two to four weeks apart, each lasting 45 minutes to an hour.  Earn $40 for volunteering!

If interested, please contact:
Dr. Ajita Rattani
email: rattania@umkc.edu