Human body odour as a biometric indicator for person identification

Abstract

In biometric identification, various physiological and behavioral traits such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, and voice have been extensively explored. This paper introduces human body odour as a biometric trait for person identification. Body odour, composed of volatile organic compounds unique to each individual, presents a challenge for biometric authentication. The study explores the scientific basis of human body odour, including its chemical composition and uniqueness. The paper presents the enrollment process for capturing and storing body odour data, emphasizing the potential of electronic nose (E-nose) devices for scent detection and pattern recognition. This paper discusses the advantages of body odour biometrics, including its resistance to masking by artificial scents and its potential to reduce password administration costs. The proposed odour biometric system offers a non-intrusive and reliable means of person identification, particularly in scenarios where traditional biometric modalities may be impractical or ineffective.