Hola people,
PROBLEM:
I'm working on a custom module for an application (that wouldn't run on the internet) for which I seek to add biometric support. I want users of the application to be authenticated by the use of a biometric solution when they login.

I've searched online for any such implementation and seem not to be able to find one.

QUESTION:
Is this possible in drupal?...and if it is, could someone direct me as to how to proceed?
Any lead is deeply appreciated.
Regards,
Polarsky.

Comments

WorldFallz’s picture

Not really a drupal question. There's no existing module but whether or not it's possible at all would depend on whether or not it's possible with php or with some 3rd party solution that could be integrated via php.

polarsky’s picture

Hi WorldFallz,
Your response is adequate for overcoming my challenge. I'm really grateful I know where to start with the fix!
Regards,
Polarsky.

Burmuda’s picture

What you need is some kind of software which sends the biometric data to the webserver. The webserver has to verify it (by for example comparing it to a database entry) and then authorize the user to gain access to your site.
The problem: There is no mechanism, I know of, to do this with the browser. So you have to use an extra program. But how do you know, that the user sending the biometric data is the same using the browser which wants to login to your page?
This is far from trivial...

mswura’s picture

Good day, am working on something rilly similar to your question for my. Final year project. Pls did this work for you? And if yes how did you go about it. I know its very possible though. Infact I have my topic approved already. Trying to do ma structuring but I Seem to be stuck at the point where I have to incorporate biometric autHentication. I would be very grateful to get a reply. Thanks

mswura’s picture

Hello Polarsky. am working on something related for my final year project. i want to know if you were able to find your way around this, if not, probably we could team up and brainstorm this together. Awaiting your response. Best Regards.