Hierarchical Retrieval of High-Resolution Fingerprints Based on Pore Feature

Faced with an escalating number of fingerprint images, most existing retrieval approachs suffer from a common problem: diminishing computational efficiency. This paper presents a hierarchical retrieval system tailored for high-resolution fingerprint images that utilizes abundant pore features and robust recognizability to improve retrieval performance. The framework comprises two core components. Firstly, a CNN-based feature extraction network is established, incorporating an attention mechanism to capture pore features in fingerprint images comprehensively. Subsequently, a hierarchical fingerprint retrieval approach is introduced, involving connection graph construction and a hierarchy of jump table structures for efficient retrieval of query pores. Empirical experiments conducted on high-resolution fingerprint image datasets underscore the system’s effectiveness. Compared with other advanced pore-based fingerprint retrieval methods, the proposed method exhibits a notable rise in the hit rate with reduced penetration rates, significantly reducing the retrieval time.