Fast algorithm and application of Hough transform in iris segmentation

Abstract

Hough transform is a common algorithm used to detect geometry shape of objects in computer image processing, some points satisfied lines, circles and other curves can be detected easily by using Hough transform in image. In iris recognition system, both the inner boundary and the outer boundary of a typical iris can approximately be taken as circles, so the two circles of iris can be obtained by using Hough transform. In this paper, Hough transform algorithm is introduced and is adopted in iris segmentation. A modified fast algorithm is presented to solving low speed of Hough transform. Simulations and research results show that Hough transforms are satisfied in iris segmentation.