- Finger Vein Authentication Technology "mofiria" -

Traditional authentication methods such as ID cards and passwords can easily be stolen or forged and seem to be outdated in environments that demand higher security standards than ever.
Biometric authentication is the process of verifying if users are who they claim to be, using digitized biological pieces of users. Unlike other biometric patterns, such as finger prints, finger vein patterns are virtually impossible to replicate, making them the most secure and accurate biometric technology available. mofiria’s patented technology offers a very robust, fast and convenient way of identifying users. It offers advanced protection to many different industries and due to its flat design layout, mofiria's technology can be easily implemented into a wide variety of devices.

mofiria and Fujisoft now provide the most secure solution for your security needs.

Finger Vein Authentication

Finger vein authentication is using vein
patterns to verify a persons identity.

■ mofiria's Finger Vein Authentication Technology

mofiria’s Finger Vein Authentication (FVA) technology deploys
pattern-recognition techniques based on images of human finger vein
patterns beneath the skin's surface. A CMOS sensor diagonally captures
the vein pattern image by reflecting near-infrared lights inside the finger,
allowing a very flat device layout.

Biometric Authentication

Biometric authentication refers to the identification of humans by their physical traits. Fingerprint authentication and face recognition are commonly used forms of biometric authentication. The Finger vein authentication technology, however, has recently received much attention as a new, more reliable method in comparison to other forms of biometric identification technologies.
Recently, several financial institutions and governments have started adopting this method to securely identify individuals.

Comparison of Biometric Technologies

A comparative evaluation of the major biometric technologies is described in Table 1. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, fingerprint is the least expensive method and is commonly used for identifying suspected criminals.
However, the age and occupation of a person may cause some difficulties in capturing a complete and accurate fingerprint image.
Fingerprints are also relatively easy to be copied, so that usage may be restricted when used for security purposes.

	Accuracy	Size of Template*	Cost	Security Level	Long-term Stability
mofiria	High	Small	Medium	High	High
Finger Vein (other companies)	High	Medium	High	High	High
Fingerprint	Medium	Small	Low	Low	Low
Facial Recognition	Low	Large	High	Low	Low
Iris Scan	High	Large	High	Medium	Medium
Speaker Recognition	Low	Small	Medium	Low	Low
Hand Geometry	Low	Large	High	Low	Low

* Template: person's biometric data　　※Source: mofiria Corporation

The features of finger vein authentication are as follows:

・Finger vein patterns are unique to each individual, even among identical twins. The false acceptance rate is very low (close to zero).
・Placing a hand or finger is less intrusive compared to other biometric technologies.
・Because veins are located inside the body, it is extremely difficult to read or steal. There is little risk of forgery or theft.
・Finger veins do not leave any trace during the authentication process and so cannot be duplicated.
・Finger vein patterns remain relatively constant through the adult years so that re-enrollment of the vein pattern will not be required once enrolled.
・Finger veins are less likely to be influenced by changes in the weather or physical condition of the individual.
・Rushes, cracked and rough skin do not affect the result of authentication.

Product Lineup

■Finger Vein Authentication Device

Model Number	FVA-U2SXA	FVA-OA11	FVA-M1ST	FVA-U4BT
Device Image
Finger Position
Dimension (W/H/D) approx. mm	70 × 22.5 × 58 mm163.9 × 79.6 × 127.8 mm	163.9 × 79.6 × 127.8 mm *max. projection portion is not included	76 ±0.2mm × 45.3±0.2mm × 63mm	49 x 63 x 92mm
SDK/Access Library	MSDK-U2W2	MSDK-U2W2	MSDK-U2W2(USB) MSDK-R1NW (RS-232C)	MSDK-DCL-02
Type	USB connected stand alone unit	USB connected stand alone unit	USB or RS-232C connected Embedded module	Bluetooth device
Optional Device	FVA-SA31-ENR FVA-ODZ02-R		FVA-OA31-ENR

●Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
●Colors displayed in the catalog may slightly vary from the actual product color due to printing issues.
●In addition, system and products name used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
However, the TM or® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
●FVA-U4BT has Bluetooth feature and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery built-in.
●FVA-U4BT catalogue download

Applied Areas

Banking & Finance◆Reduce Fraud　◆Secure Financial Online Transactions

Identity theft and fraud are a daily reality for financial institutions. ATM cards can be stolen or manipulated and online bank accounts can easily be hacked. The mofiria FVA offers a highly secure, fast and convenient way of verifying the rightful user. In turn reducing the ever-increasing costs associated with identity theft for banks and bank customers.
This technology is actively being deployed in ATMs internationally.

Critical Infrastructure◆Access Control to High Security Facilities ◆Border Control

Airports and ports are just two examples of facilities that require advanced security standards. Chemical, electricity and water plants are other infrastructure facilities that are vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
Private and public organizations must rely on strong authentication solutions to manage the stream of people with access in order to safeguard these critical infrastructures. FVA can answer todays complex security challenges.

Medical Services◆Manage EMR Access ◆Access Control to Medical Storage Facilities ◆Patient Verification

With the introduction of electronic medical records (EMR), people engaged in medical treatment services have access to the same set of current data for faster, more informed decisions. However, the increased accessibility of EMR raises security concerns that patient information can be accessed or stolen by unauthorized hospital staff or people outside the hospital. The application of finger vein authentication for access control can prevent unauthorized access and leakage of patient information.

Cloud Computing◆Secure Login to Online Services ◆Data Encryption

While cloud computing allows enterprises to get their applications up and running faster, with improved manageability and less maintenance. However, it is vulnerable to malicious attacks by outsiders that may lead to a serious information leakage.
Mofiria technology provides accurate personal verification and gives access permission only to authorized users, securing your companies most valuable information.

Government◆Access Control ◆Law Enforcement ◆Voter Registration

Through the deployment of mofiria Finger Vein Authentication, we are able to provide increased security and stronger identity management to public institutions. Biometric solutions not only protect access to critical government facilities but also help law enforcement agencies to identify and track criminals.
Furthermore, biometric solutions find increasing deployment in voter registration.