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Masudul Imtiaz

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arXiv2026

Synthetic Fingerprints for Children Under Four: Generation and Biometric Evaluation

Fingerprint recognition in children under four is of interest for longitudinal identity applications, but research in this age range is constrained by the limited availability and sensitivity of real fingerprint data. Synthetic data may provide a useful complementary resource if generated samples are carefully evaluated for biometric quality, similarity to the real training data, and identity diversity. This paper presents an evaluation and selection protocol for synthetic fingerprints generated from a small pediatric dataset. The protocol was applied to 32,000 candidates produced by an age-conditioned generator fine-tuned with 205 fingerprints from nine children. Candidates were evaluated using NFIQ 2, NBIS minutiae extrac-tion and matching, fingerprint-pattern classification, similarity to the complete real reference set, and pairwise similarity among retained synthetic samples. After candidate filtering and a final symmetric pairwise verification, 1,985 synthetic fingerprints remained. The youngest age group continued to produce retained samples within the sampling budget, whereas the oldest original age group produced 24 retained prints. A data-derived two-group age representation improved pattern-distribution agreement for the younger group. Repeated renderings of fixed synthetic iden-tities produced minutiae-based mated scores comparable to the real mated scores, although a DINOv2 texture representation showed substantially greater within-generator similarity. The results indicate that synthetic pediatric fingerprints can support controlled research use, but their evaluation should include both real-to-synthetic similarity and synthetic-to-synthetic diversity, and conclusions should remain specific to the matchers and measurements used.

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arXiv2026

Bridging the Gap in ECG-Based Emotion Recognition: A Unified Evaluation of Deep Learning Models

Deep learning has led to numerous proposed architectures for Automated Emotion Recognition (AER) from electrocardiogram (ECG) data, but inconsistencies in preprocessing, training, and evaluation make direct comparisons difficult. Most studies train and validate models on individual datasets collected under homogeneous conditions, limiting variability and raising concerns about generalizability. Cross-dataset validation is sometimes used but primarily assesses model adaptability rather than true generalization. This study presents a comparative analysis of prominent deep learning architectures in AER, emphasizing model generalization over dataset adaptability. To enable this benchmark, we introduce two open-source frameworks: Affective Research on Representations and Classifications (ARRC), a standardized benchmarking toolkit, and Affective Research Dataset Toolkit (ARDT), a framework for inter-dataset training and validation. Using ARDT, we consolidate three publicly available AER datasets, CUADS, ASCERTAIN, and DREAMER, into a single dataset, increasing variability in sensor types, recording conditions, and participant demographics. We then use ARRC to evaluate three widely studied deep learning models and two CNN baselines through hyperparameter optimization and 10-fold cross-validation. Our findings provide insights into the trade-offs between classification accuracy and model complexity, establishing a reproducible benchmark for AER research. All source code for ARRC, ARDT, and model evaluation is publicly available to ensure transparency and facilitate further research.

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arXiv2026

Classical Machine Learning Baselines for Deepfake Audio Detection on the Fake-or-Real Dataset

Deep learning has enabled highly realistic synthetic speech, raising concerns about fraud, impersonation, and disinformation. Despite rapid progress in neural detectors, transparent baselines are needed to reveal which acoustic cues reliably separate real from synthetic speech. This paper presents an interpretable classical machine learning baseline for deepfake audio detection using the Fake-or-Real (FoR) dataset. We extract prosodic, voice-quality, and spectral features from two-second clips at 44.1 kHz (high-fidelity) and 16 kHz (telephone-quality) sampling rates. Statistical analysis (ANOVA, correlation heatmaps) identifies features that differ significantly between real and fake speech. We then train multiple classifiers -- Logistic Regression, LDA, QDA, Gaussian Naive Bayes, SVMs, and GMMs -- and evaluate performance using accuracy, ROC-AUC, EER, and DET curves. Pairwise McNemar's tests confirm statistically significant differences between models. The best model, an RBF SVM, achieves ~93% test accuracy and ~7% EER on both sampling rates, while linear models reach ~75% accuracy. Feature analysis reveals that pitch variability and spectral richness (spectral centroid, bandwidth) are key discriminative cues. These results provide a strong, interpretable baseline for future deepfake audio detectors.

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arXiv2026

Sensor-Based Natural Frequency Testing

Everything that exists has a natural frequency; this material characteristic is something that must be known and fully understood. If we fail to predict, measure, and address potential natural frequency concerns, it could significantly reduce the life span of our equipment or cause it to fail immediately when put into service. There are a few methodologies used to study natural frequencies, one being computer simulations and the other being physical tests done on the equipment. In this paper, we will focus on testing natural frequencies and discuss how we measure our excitation, our form of excitation, the type of data we are able to export, as well as what we are able to do with that data. These principles can be applied to any type of machinery or object where vibration could be of concern. For our purposes, we will primarily focus on rotating machinery, such as generators, gearboxes, and motors.

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arXiv2024

User Authentication and Vital Signs Extraction from Low-Frame-Rate and Monochrome No-contact Fingerprint Captures

We present our work on leveraging low-frame-rate monochrome (blue light) videos of fingertips, captured with an off-the-shelf fingerprint capture device, to extract vital signs and identify users. These videos utilize photoplethysmography (PPG), commonly used to measure vital signs like heart rate. While prior research predominantly utilizes high-frame-rate, multi-wavelength PPG sensors (e.g., infrared, red, or RGB), our preliminary findings demonstrate that both user identification and vital sign extraction are achievable with the low-frame-rate data we collected. Preliminary results are promising, with low error rates for both heart rate estimation and user authentication. These results indicate promise for effective biometric systems. We anticipate further optimization will enhance accuracy and advance healthcare and security.

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