Finger vein biometrics provide a high level of security thanks to the internal and difficult-to-observe nature of vascular patterns. However, performing biometric matching on untrusted servers raises significant privacy concerns, as both the stored biometric template and the authentication sample contain highly sensitive personal data.

In close collaboration with the IDIAP Research Institute, Global ID has developed an advanced contactless biometric identification technology based on the analysis of vascular features of the hand. This approach overcomes the limitations of traditional contact-based biometric systems, particularly in environments where hygiene, robustness, and accuracy are critical.

The technology platform enables the contactless acquisition of vascular biometric data from the fingers, palm, and wrist, while also integrating surface characteristics such as palm prints. It relies on a multimodal architecture combining several advanced imaging techniques, including near-infrared multi-spectral imaging (NIR), color imaging, stereo vision, and controlled-light 3D reconstruction.

These complementary modalities are supported by a dedicated 3D processing pipeline for image preprocessing, normalization, and robust biometric feature extraction. The associated research has enabled a rigorous evaluation of biometric performance, particularly for finger vein recognition, while also exploring multimodal biometric fusion—such as combining finger veins and palm prints to further improve system accuracy and resilience.

This technology has been validated using scientific datasets collected in controlled research environments, demonstrating Global ID's commitment to transforming cutting-edge academic research into innovative, hygienic, and practical biometric solutions for real-world applications in healthcare, public services, security, and other high-security sectors.

Our biometric authentication protocol securely certifies the link between an individual and an object: VenoCert.

VenoCert is an innovative protocol developed by Global ID to enable secure verification of the relationship between a person and a physical or digital asset, such as an official document (diploma, certificate, professional ID card, etc.).

The solution is based on the association of a secure, low-cost medium—such as an RFID chip embedded in the document—with strong biometric authentication of its rightful owner. During document issuance, the holder is biometrically enrolled, and the document is securely linked to their identity.

Authorized public or private terminals can then verify that the person presenting the document is its legitimate owner by simultaneously scanning the RFID chip and the user's biometric data, notably through finger vein recognition.

Designed to meet the highest standards of security and privacy, VenoCert ensures reliable owner verification, strictly limits access to the legitimate holder of the document, follows the principle of least privilege, and avoids storing biometric data at rest.

The protocol can also be used to control access to online services or digital repositories associated with the document, enabling new use cases across education, public administration, healthcare, and public services.