Figure 3.7 illustrates the results of applying the postprocessing algorithm to the
skeleton image. It can be seen from Figure 3.7(a) that the algorithm is able to
cancel out the false bifurcations created by the two hole structures at the top
left hand corner of the image, and the false ridge endings created by the spur
structure. Furthermore, there are no minutiae that have been incorrectly marked
as false minutiae.