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AFIS SDK
Do I need the AFIS SDK or the Fingerprint SDK for biometric fingerprint recognition?
You need an AFIS if you:
- want to feed small to large civil or criminal systems
- intend to edit and visually compare fingerprints before search
- are a fingerprint expert
- intend to search latents or palmars
- need Vucetich or Henry fingerprint classification
You don't need an AFIS if you:
- Need typical biometric application such as time and attendance, access control, computer logon.
The table below compares both SDKs.
| Feature | Griaule AFIS | Fingerprint SDK |
|---|---|---|
| Image capture | Flat, rolled, latent, palmar | Flat |
| Image type | Fingerprint, palmprint | Fingerprint |
| Image source | Live, paper, crime scene | Live, paper |
| Fingerprint readers | Big platen areas (1"x1" or more) | Small platen |
| Optimization | For finding fingerprint | For speed |
| Template size (configurable) | average 5 kilobytes | 250 ~ 1000 bytes |