School of Engineering

Foreign Worker Authentication System

The aim of this project was develop a Windows application that can do enrolment and verification of a foreign worker’s identity, by checking the work permits via on-card fingerprint authentication. In addition, the project provides the assurance of verification of identity of the foreign worker for the homeowners and the authorised housing agencies. The project was done in collaboration with the A*Star Bioinformatics Institute.

Key Features

  • Enrols the foreign worker’s fingerprint and particulars into smart card work permit

  • Broadcasts foreign worker’s basic information through web service

  • Checks the work permits via on-card fingerprint authentication

  • Generates a 3-party contract of agreement to be signed by homeowner, foreign worker and authorised housing agencies.