| In the last decade, voice authentication technology has experienced a rapid growth. Due to the unique characteristics of the human voice, voice authentication can be used to verify the identity of individuals. In this thesis, a voice authentication system was developed for Linux systems to provide an alternative to standard authentication methods. An Open Source voice authentication system was developed enabling user access to a PC with their voice. Users enroll in the system using a user-friendly interface application. Based on the enrollment voice samples, a user's voice print reference file is created and stored on the system. The system is then able to authenticate users based on their spoken credentials. The system contains two major components, a Training Module and an Authentication Module seamlessly integrated within the login module of the operating system. The system has been extensively tested with satisfactory results. |
