Fuzzy biometric authentication in home networks for personalized users' access

Thanks to the advances in communication and wireless technologies, many personal devices are able to interact within a new type of network called Home Networks (HNs). However, we need to protect the privacy of the users and secure their data during transfer. A number of works has been carried out recently to allow users' authentication within these networks using a biometric approach. In this paper, we propose a new biometric authentication method in HNs having broadband access to the Internet. The proposed solution employs the Fuzzy Vault biometric scheme and enables each user to access to his applications' profiles in a personalized and secure manner. Our proposed solution brings additional privacy and does not disclose the biometric data of the users. This solution is consistent with the operator constraints regarding the performance and technical aspects.