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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and device for acquiring latent fingerprint orientation

Номер: US20130077836A1
Автор: Fanglin Chen, Jie Zhou, Lu Xia
Принадлежит: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY

A method and device for acquiring latent fingerprint orientation. The method includes: extracting a valid area in a latent fingerprint image; acquiring an orientation field of the valid area and a confidence of coordinate points in the valid area; dividing the orientation field into a first area with a high confidence and a second area with a low confidence; collecting control points in the first area, performing triangulation on control points in the first area and determining differences between control points to determine a set of control points; manually marking control points in the second area, adding control points marked to the set, performing triangulation on control points in the set and determining whether a new manually marked control point is to be added in the set according to a difference determination; and establishing a model for control points in the set to obtain an orientation field of the image.

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Номер записи: 1
18-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION AND COLLECTION AT POINTS-OF-SALE AND POINTS-OF-ENTRY

Номер: US20130094723A1
Автор: Kountotsis Theodosios
Принадлежит:

A method of apprehending a criminal, including scanning fingerprint images from a contact area of at least one item at a point-of-sale (POS) location and/or point-of-entry (POE) location and transmitting the fingerprint images to a local or remote electronic device to identify the criminal is presented. A fingerprint recognition and collection device is also presented including a fingerprint scanner for scanning fingerprint images from a contact area of at least one item; a transmitting unit for transmitting the fingerprint images; a receiving unit for receiving the fingerprint images; and an analyzing unit for analyzing the fingerprint images to identify persons of interest. The fingerprint scanner operates concurrently with a price scanner and/or ticket scanner. The fingerprint scanner is fixedly secured at the POS location and/or the POE location and operates concurrently with the price scanner and/or ticket scanner. 1. A system for detecting criminals , comprising:a fingerprint device configured to receive one or more fingerprint images from a contact surface of at least one of a plurality of items handled by a subject without directly scanning a finger or finger region of the subject; andan analyzing module for analyzing the one or more fingerprint images to enable law enforcement to identify whether the subject is a criminal or fugitive or person of interest.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint device operates in conjunction with a price scanner.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint device operates in conjunction with a ticket scanner.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint device is located at a point of sale (POS) location and/or point-of-entry (POE) location claim 1 , the fingerprint device configured to operate in conjunction with a price scanner and/or ticket scanner.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the POS location and/or POE location is a grocery store or supermarket or ...

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Номер записи: 2
25-04-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Identifying a User Through an Object Held in a Hand

Номер: US20130101185A1
Автор: Farkash Eyal
Принадлежит: CISCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

A system and method for identifying a user through an object held by a hand of the user, according to an image of the skin surface print of a portion of the hand of the user, which is optionally the skin surface print of at least a portion of the hand between the metacarpophalangeal joint and a distal interphalangeal joint of one or more fingers. Optionally, the image only includes the skin surface print of at least a portion of the hand between the metacarpophalangeal joint and a distal interphalangeal joint of one or more fingers. The method for identifying the user may also optionally only use selected portions of this image as described herein. Related apparatus and methods are also described 1. A method for identifying a person holding an object with a hand , wherein the object comprises an image capture device and a transmitter , the method comprising:providing a remote processing device comprising a receiver and a database, wherein the transmitter of the object and said receiver of said remote processing device are in communication and wherein said remote processing device and the object are physically separate;capturing an image of at least a portion of the hand, said portion of the hand comprising at least a portion of the hand between a metacarpophalangeal joint and a distal interphalangeal joint of one or more fingers, said image featuring only a skin surface print;sending said image with said transmitter to said receiver; dividing said luminance matrix into a plurality of blocks each of N by N pixels, wherein N refers to a number of pixels in each row and in each column of each block of said luminance matrix; and', 'applying said lossy conversion process to at least some of said plurality of blocks, said lossy conversion process comprising a transform selected from the group consisting of a DCT (discrete cosine transform) transform, and a DFT (discrete Fourier transform), and also comprising applying a filter after applying said transform, said applying ...

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Номер записи: 3
25-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RIDGE-BASED FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130101186A1
Автор: Gantz Daniel Thomas, Gantz Donald T., Walch Mark A.
Принадлежит: GANNON TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC

In an automated method of processing fingerprint images, identity information is extracted from prints typically classified as having “no identification value” because of sparse or missing minutiae by capturing ridge information. Bezier approximations of ridge curvature are used as Ridge Specific Markers. Control points arising from Bezier curves generate unique polygons that represent the actual curve in the fingerprint. These polygons are generated for latent prints and reference prints and compared to determine whether a match exists. 1. A method of electronically comparing electronic fingerprint image data with fingerprint reference data , comprising the steps of:digitally processing the electronic fingerprint image data to convert segments of friction ridges appearing in the image to digital representations of curvature of said friction ridge segments; andelectronically transferring data representing said digital representations of curvature to an electronic comparison environment, whereby features represented in said digital representations may be compared with corresponding digital representations based on the fingerprint reference data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said digital representations of curvature are derived from Bezier-based edge segment descriptors.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein variable-length sections of the friction ridges are converted to said digital representations.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of digitally processing the fingerprint image data comprises converting the fingerprint samples into skeleton form.5. The method of comprising the further step of storing Bezier descriptors representing ridge curvature in a database of reference fingerprints.6. The method of claim 2 , comprising the further steps of receiving said digital representations at the comparison environment claim 2 , detecting similarities between a plurality of said digital representations claim 2 , quantifying these similarities claim 2 , and ...

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Номер записи: 4
16-05-2013 дата публикации

THINNED FINGER SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20130119488A1
Автор: SHERLOCK PETER E., SPLETTER PHILIP J.
Принадлежит: AuthenTec, Inc.

An electronic device may include a housing with a connector member opening therein, electronic circuitry within the housing, and a finger sensor assembly carried by the housing. The finger assembly may include a thinned finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) secured to the housing that has a thickness less than 200 microns. The finger sensor assembly may also include a connector member extending through the connector member opening in the housing and coupling together the thinned finger sensing IC and the electronic circuitry. The thinned finger sensing IC may be adhesively secured to the housing, such as using a pressure sensitive adhesive, and the thinned finger sensing IC may conform to a non-planar surface. 132-. (canceled)33. An electronic device comprising:a housing having at least one connector member opening therein;a thinned finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) carried by said housing and having a thickness less than 200 microns; andat least one connector member coupled to said thinned finger sensing IC and extending through the at least one connector member opening in said housing.34. The electronic device according to wherein said thinned finger sensing IC comprises a monocrystalline substrate.35. The electronic device according to wherein said housing has a non-planar surface; and wherein said thinned finger sensing IC is secured to the non-planar surface and conforms in shape thereto.36. The electronic device according to further comprising an adhesive layer adhesively securing said thinned finger sensing IC to said housing.37. The electronic device according to wherein said adhesive layer comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive.38. The electronic device according to wherein said thinned finger sensing IC has a thickness less than 50 microns.39. The electronic device according to wherein said thinned finger sensing IC comprises a finger sensing area and a plurality of bond pads adjacent thereto; and wherein said at least one connector member comprises ...

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Номер записи: 5
23-05-2013 дата публикации

IDENTITY RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON HYBRID BIOMETRICS

Номер: US20130129164A1
Автор: Gu Ren-Hau, Huang Sen-Huang, Kao Ming-Tsan
Принадлежит: PIXART IMAGING INC.

An identity recognition system and method capture an image of a subject that is projected by light of different wavelengths, extract various biometric informations from the image, analyze and compare for each of the biometric informations to generate a matching score, and determine an identity for the subject according to all of the matching scores. The system and method have higher recognition accuracy, lower false acceptance rate, lower false rejection rate, and higher flexibility. 1. An identity recognition system based on hybrid biometrics , comprising:a light source configured to provide light of different wavelengths under control to project on a subject;an image sensor configured to capture an image of the subject to generate an image signal;a recognition module coupled to the image sensor, configured to receive the image signal and extract various biometric informations from the image, analyze and compare for each of the biometric informations to generate a matching score; andan analysis unit coupled to the recognition module, configured to determine an identity for the subject according to all of the matching scores.2. The identity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the various biometric informations comprise a fingerprint feature and a vein feature.3. The identity recognition system of claim 2 , wherein the recognition module comprises:a finger detection unit coupled to the image sensor, configured to analyze the image by a finger feature or a brightness variation of the image to detect presence and location of a finger, and extract the fingerprint feature and the vein feature from the image;a fingerprint recognition unit coupled to the finger detection unit, configured to analyze and compare the fingerprint feature to generate a fingerprint matching score; anda vein recognition unit coupled to the finger detection unit, configured to analyze and compare the vein feature to generate a vein matching score.4. The identity recognition system of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 6
30-05-2013 дата публикации

System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination

Номер: US20130136318A1
Автор: Dietz Henry G., Hassebrook Laurence G., Lau Daniel L.
Принадлежит: University of Kentucky Research Foundation

A biometrics system captures and processes a handprint image using a structured light illumination to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. A processing unit calculates 3D coordinates of the hand from the plurality of images and maps the 3D coordinates to a 2D flat surface to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. 1. A method for a processing device to determine a two dimensional (2D) handprint image from a three dimensional (3D) data of the handprint , comprising:processing one or more handprint images captured with a structured light illumination technique to determine 3D coordinates in the one or more handprint images;extracting by the processing device handprint surface information using the 3D coordinates, wherein the handprint surface information includes ridge height information;generating a 2D handprint image from a set of the 3D coordinates;mapping by the processing device the handprint surface information onto the 2D handprint image; andtranslating the ridge height information to a grey-scale image index.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein extracting by the processing device handprint surface information using the 3D coordinates of the handprint comprises:generating a smooth handprint surface that approximates a shape of the handprint;determining surface normal vectors at a plurality of points in the smooth handprint surface; andcomparing the surface normal vectors at the plurality of points in the smooth handprint surface with the 3D coordinates in the one or more handprint images to determine the handprint surface information at the plurality of points.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:calculating a magnitude of a difference vector between the 3D coordinates of one of the plurality of points in the one or more handprint images and a corresponding point in the smooth handprint surface to determine the ridge height information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the 2D handprint ...

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Номер записи: 7
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Methods, Systems, Devices, and Products for Authenticating Users

Номер: US20130142404A1
Автор: Brian M. NOVACK, Daniel L. Madsen
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Enhanced biometric authentication is achieved by combining a user's inherent biometric data with the user's knowledge of a secret glyph. In one embodiment, a touchpad is provided on which the user may use a finger to indicate a plurality of strokes that form a distinct glyph. Image stabilization may be used to extract a readable fingerprint from the strokes, and the glyph and finger print are matched to a stored profile. The glyph may be one or more alphanumeric characters that represent a password. The user can then enter the password on the touch pad with his finger. If the fingerprint and password both match, the user is authenticated.

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION, AND BIOMETRIC INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130142405A1
Автор: Abiko Yukihiro, Nada Hajime, UNO Kazuya
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric authentication device including: a biometric information acquiring unit which generates a biometric input image representing user's biometric input information; and a processing unit. The processing unit extracts, for each block obtained by dividing the biometric input image, a local feature representing the geometric feature of the biometric input information; classifies the plurality of blocks into a plurality of groups by blocks with a similar local feature; extracts a second group feature representing feature of biometric input information for each group; calculates the degree of difference between each of registered biometric information and the biometric input information based on a first group feature for each group set for a registered biometric image representing the registered biometric information and the second group feature; selects a prescribed number of registered biometric information based on the degree of the difference; and matches the selected registered biometric information with the biometric input information. 1. A biometric authentication device comprising:a biometric information acquiring unit which acquires biometric input information of a user and generates a biometric input image representing the biometric input information;a storage unit which stores, for each of first prescribed number of registered users which have been preregistered, and stores, for each of a plurality of groups, a first group feature representing a feature of registered biometric information contained in the group, the plurality of groups being obtained by dividing a registered biometric image representing the registered biometric information of a registered user into a plurality of blocks, and classifying the plurality of blocks so that blocks which contain geometric features of the registered biometric information which are similar to each other, are classified into a same group; anda processing unit configured to perform a process including:dividing ...

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Номер записи: 9
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Devices for Capacitive Image Sensing

Номер: US20130177220A1
Автор: DEAN Gregory Lewis, Erhart Richard Alexander, Wickboldt Paul
Принадлежит:

A sensing circuit and method is disclosed, which may comprise a plurality of transmitting or receiving elements each defining a pixel location defined by a gap between the respective one of the plurality of transmitting or receiving elements and a single element of the opposing type to the respective transmitting or receiving element, and a controller configured to provide or receive a probing signal to or from a group of at least two of the plurality of transmitting or receiving elements, at the same time, thereby increasing the effective area providing the transmitting of or the receiving of the probing signal for each pixel location imaged. The group of transmitting or receiving elements may form a symmetric pattern, which may be centered on the pixel location. The plurality of transmitting or receiving elements may form at least one linear pixel array with the respective single receiving or transmitting element. 1. A sensing circuit comprising:a plurality of transmitting or receiving elements each defining a pixel location defined by a gap between the respective one of the plurality of transmitting or receiving elements and a single element of the opposing type to the respective transmitting or receiving element;a controller configured to provide or receive a probing signal to or from a group of at least two of the plurality of transmitting or receiving elements, at the same time, thereby increasing the effective area providing the transmitting of or the receiving of the probing signal for each pixel location imaged.2. The sensing circuit of further wherein the group of transmitting or receiving elements forms a symmetric pattern.3. The sensing circuit of wherein the symmetric pattern is centered on the pixel location.4. The sensing circuit of further comprising:the plurality of transmitting or receiving elements forming at least one linear pixel array with the respective single receiving or transmitting element.5. The sensing circuit of further comprising:the ...

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Номер записи: 10
11-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for three-dimensional biometric data feature detection and recognition

Номер: US20130177221A1
Автор: Boles Colby B., Daley Raymond Charles, Fleming Robert Kyle, Yalla Veeraganesh
Принадлежит: FLASHSCAN3D, LLC

The system includes a 3D feature detection module and 3D recognition module . The 3D feature detection module processes 3D surface map of a biometric object, wherein the 3D surface map includes a plurality of 3D coordinates. The 3D feature detection module determines whether one or more types of 3D features are present in the 3D surface map and generates 3D feature data including 3D coordinates and feature type for the detected features. The 3D recognition module compares the 3D feature data with biometric data sets for identified persons. The 3D recognition module determines a match between the 3D feature data and one of the biometric data sets when a confidence value exceeds a threshold. 1. A method for three-dimensional (3D) feature detection , comprising:receiving a 3D surface map, wherein the 3D surface map includes a plurality of points having 3D coordinates;generating one or more subsets of the plurality of points of the 3D surface map;processing the 3D surface map to detect a 3D feature within one or more of the subsets;generating 3D feature data for one or more of the 3D features detected in the 3D surface map, wherein the 3D feature data includes 3D location data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D location data includes 3D coordinates.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D location data includes 3D coordinates and orientation angles of the 3D feature.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting step of whether a 3D feature is present within the subset of plurality of points claim 1 , comprises:comparing the subset of the plurality of points to a 3D feature template, wherein the 3D feature template has an associated predetermined 3D feature;assigning a matching value in response to a probability that the subset of the plurality of points matches the 3D feature template; andwhen the probability value exceeds a predetermined threshold, determining that the subset includes the predetermined 3D feature associated with the 3D feature template.5. ...

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Номер записи: 11
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Biometric authentication apparatus and biometric authentication method

Номер: US20130182921A1
Автор: Takeo Tamura, Teruyuki Higuchi, Tomoomi Iwata, Toshio Kamei
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

A biometric authentication apparatus of the present invention comprises: a finger-tip placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-tip onto a finger-tip placing section; a finger-base-part placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-base part onto a finger-base-part placing section; and a guidance means for conducting guidance of whether or not the finger-tip or the finger-base part has been placed, on the basis of the results of the detections conducted by the finger-tip placing detecting means and the finger-base-part placing detecting means.

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Номер записи: 12
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Electronic Imager Using an Impedance Sensor Grid Array and Method of Making

Номер: US20130193988A1
Автор: BENKLEY, III FRED G.
Принадлежит: PicoField Technologies Inc.

An novel impedance sensor is provided having a plurality of substantially parallel drive lines configured to transmit a signal into a surface of a proximally located object, and also a plurality of substantially parallel pickup lines oriented substantially perpendicular to the drive lines and separated from the pickup lines by a dielectric to form intrinsic electrode pairs that are impedance sensitive at each of the drive and pickup crossover locations. 1a plurality of substantially parallel drive lines configured to transmit a signal to a proximally located finger; anda plurality of substantially parallel pickup lines configured to receive a resultant signal and oriented substantially perpendicular to the drive lines and physically separated from the pickup lines on a different layer by a substantially incompressible dielectric located between the drive lines and pickup lines to form a two dimensional array of intrinsic electrode pairs that are impedance sensitive to detect ridge and valley features of a proximally located finger when driven by circuitry located outside the sensing area that is connected to each drive and pickup line of the array in order to activate one or more junctions formed at individual dive and pickup line crossovers where the circuitry includes a driver or drive multiplexor connected to each drive line, and buffer, switch or input multiplexor attached to each pickup line, and at least one differencing amplifier configured to receive inputs from the input buffers or input multiplexorwhere a signal proportional to impedance about each drive line and pickup crossover location can be measured relative to a signal proportional to impedance about another drive line and pickup crossover location to distinguish impedance values between a fingerprint ridge and a fingerprint valley of the proximally located finger for purposes of acquiring a fingerprint image.. An fingerprint impedance sensor, comprising: This application is a Continuation of U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 13
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SURFACE SENSOR

Номер: US20130194071A1
Автор: BERNSTEIN Ralph W., BREDHOLT Geir Ivar, CHRISTIE Nicolai W., NATÅS Anders, SLØGEDAL Øyvind
Принадлежит: IDEX ASA

The invention relates to a sensor for detection of properties and structures of an organic tissue and its surface, e.g. a fingerprint sensor comprising a chosen number of sensor electrodes at chosen positions for coupling to a finger tissue and its surface having a size less or comparable to the size of the structures, characteristics or properties of the finger tissue or surface, and a processing unit including electronic circuitry connected to said electrodes for detection of the voltage at, or the current flow in the electrodes, thereby providing for detection and collection of information of related capacitance, impedance, electromagnetic field, fingerprint, tissue aliveness or other biometric, physical, physiological, thermal or optical or characteristics or properties of the tissue or its surface positioned over the electrodes, the processing unit being mounted on one side of a substrate and the electrodes being embedded in said substrate, the substrate including through going first, second and third conductive paths between said sensor electrodes and said measurement circuitry. The substrate is made from a polymer material such as Polyimide, implemented as a rigid or a flexible multi layer build-up substrate, said first, second, and third conductive paths are constituted by through going substrate sections of a chosen size and material. 1. A sensor unit for measuring structures and properties by the surface of an object of organic tissue , especially a fingerprint sensor , the sensor comprising:a contact surface adapted to have mechanical contact with said object;a first dielectric layer having a chosen thickness; a number of electrically conductive first and second electrodes having predetermined sizes and positions on the same side of the layer as the first layer; and', 'a number of conductive sections separated by the dielectric material in said layer, each conductive section having a first end galvanically coupled one of said first and second electrodes ...

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Номер записи: 14
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD, AN APPARATUS AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT WITHIN FINGERPRINT MATCHING

Номер: US20130202164A1
Автор: Vestgote Orjan
Принадлежит: Steria Biometrics AB

A method for searching a database comprising data related to a plurality of fingerprints. Two or more feature points in an image of an unknown fingerprint are identified. A plurality of properties are generated. The plurality of properties are based on the two or more feature points. A number comprising a plurality of digits, e.g. binary digits, is assigned to each of the plurality of properties. In a subsequent step, a numeric representation of said fingerprint is generated based on the assigned numbers. The numeric representation is generated by interleaving the plurality of digits, such that the digits of the numeric representation are arranged in an interleaved or intertwined manner within the numeric representation. The numeric representation is used as a search argument when searching the database. The invention also relates to an apparatus and computer program product. 1. A method for searching a database comprising data related to a plurality of fingerprints , comprising:identifying at least two feature points in an image of an unknown fingerprint;generating a plurality of properties based on the at least two feature points;assigning a number comprising a plurality of digits to each of the plurality of properties;generating a numeric representation of said fingerprint based on the assigned numbers; andusing the numeric representation as a search argument when searching the database;wherein that the numeric representation is generated by at least partly interleaving said plurality of digits.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the interleaving comprises interleaving the plurality of digits such that the digits of the numeric representation are arranged in an interleaved or intertwined manner.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the assigning comprises assigning a number comprising a plurality of bits to each of the plurality of properties.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the interleaving comprises interleaving most significant bits ...

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Номер записи: 15
08-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION AND COLLECTION AT POINTS-OF-SALE AND POINTS-OF-ENTRY

Номер: US20130204724A1
Автор: Kountotsis Theodosios
Принадлежит:

A method of apprehending a criminal, including scanning fingerprint images from a contact area of at least one item at a point-of-sale (POS) location and/or point-of-entry (POE) location and transmitting the fingerprint images to a local or remote electronic device to identify the criminal is presented. A fingerprint recognition and collection device is also presented including a fingerprint scanner for scanning fingerprint images from a contact area of at least one item; a transmitting unit for transmitting the fingerprint images; a receiving unit for receiving the fingerprint images; and an analyzing unit for analyzing the fingerprint images to identify persons of interest. The fingerprint scanner operates concurrently with a price scanner and/or ticket scanner. The fingerprint scanner is fixedly secured at the POS location and/or the POE location and operates concurrently with the price scanner and/or ticket scanner. 1. A system for apprehending a criminal via a fingerprint recognition and collection device , the system comprising:a processor; and receiving one or more fingerprint images, via the fingerprint device, from a contact surface of at least one of a plurality of items handled by a subject without directly scanning a finger or finger region of the subject; and', 'analyzing the one or more fingerprint images to enable law enforcement to identify whether the subject is a criminal or fugitive or person of interest., 'a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium in communication with the processor, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programming instructions for2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium further comprises programming instructions for operating a price scanner in conjunction with the fingerprint device.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium further comprises programming instructions for ...

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Номер записи: 16
05-09-2013 дата публикации

System And Method For Identifying An Individual

Номер: US20130230218A1
Автор: KOYAMA Jun, Yamazaki Shunpei, YAMAZAKI Yu
Принадлежит: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.

The present invention provides a system for identifying an individual provided with a portable communication device. In a system for identifying an individual using a portable communication device with a display, the display is a sensor-incorporated display, the sensor-incorporated display reads the biological information of a user, and, based on the read information, identifies an individual. 1. (canceled)2. A portable information device comprising:a display;a sensor configured to read biological information of a user, the sensor comprising a plurality of pixels; anda first circuit configured to identify the user by checking the biological information,wherein each of the plurality of pixels comprises a semiconductor layer and a metal layer over the semiconductor layer,wherein the semiconductor layer includes a first impurity region and a second impurity region,wherein a first edge of the metal layer is aligned with an edge of the first impurity region, andwherein a second edge of the metal layer is aligned with an edge of the second impurity region.3. The portable information device according to claim 2 , wherein the biological information is a fingerprint.4. The portable information device according to claim 2 , wherein the biological information is a palm pattern.5. The portable information device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor is incorporated in the display.6. The portable information device according to claim 2 , wherein the display is an organic EL display.7. The portable information device according to claim 6 ,wherein the organic EL display comprises a first substrate and a second substrate over the first substrate,wherein a first sealing material is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, andwherein a second sealing material is provided outside the first sealing material.8. The portable information device according to claim 1 , further comprising an operating key claim 1 , wherein the sensor works by pushing the operating ...

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Номер записи: 17
19-09-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130243264A1
Автор: Aoki Takahiro
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric authentication device includes a biometric sensor that obtains an image of a biometric authentication portion of a user without contacting, a distance sensor that obtains a distance between the biometric sensor and the biometric authentication portion, and a guidance image display unit that shows a guidance image for guiding the biometric authentication portion to a distance that is appropriate for the biometric sensor to obtain the biometric authentication portion, the guidance image changing continuously or in stages according to the distance obtained by the distance sensor. 1. A biometric authentication device comprising:a biometric sensor that obtains an image of a biometric authentication portion of a user without contacting;a distance sensor that obtains a distance between the biometric sensor and the biometric authentication portion; anda guidance image display unit that shows a guidance image for guiding the biometric authentication portion to a distance that is appropriate for the biometric sensor to obtain the biometric authentication portion, the guidance image changing continuously or in stages according to the distance obtained by the distance sensor.2. The biometric authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the guidance image display unit generates the guidance image by performing a process of changing a reference image based on the distance obtained by the distance sensor.3. The biometric authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the guidance image display unit generates the guidance image by performing a process of changing a reference image based on a difference between the distance obtained by the distance sensor and a target distance determined in advance.4. The biometric authentication device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the guidance image display unit changes the reference image claim 2 , a changing amount of the reference image when the biometric authentication portion is closer than the target distance ...

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Номер записи: 18
19-09-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTHENTICATING USERS

Номер: US20130243267A1
Автор: SEZILLE Nicolas Jacques Jean
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A method of authenticating users is provided that includes capturing biometric authentication data of a user and processing the captured biometric data into an image. Moreover, the method includes determining a region of interest of the image and a gray scale image from the image, determining an optimum transformation parameter set within the region of interest, and aligning the gray scale image with an enrollment gray scale image generated during enrollment of the user using results of the optimum transformation parameter set determination. Furthermore, the method includes extracting biometric feature data from the gray scale image and verifying an identity of the user with extracted biometric feature data included in a region of agreement. 1. A method of authenticating users comprising:comparing a mask generated from biometric data captured from a user against a second user mask to determine a region common to both with a processor; andauthenticating the user with biometric data, included in the captured biometric data, within the common region.2. A method of authenticating users in accordance with further comprising capturing at least palm biometric data from the user.3. A method of authenticating users in accordance with further comprising:generating the mask and a gray scale image from the captured biometric data;aligning the mask with the second user mask and the gray scale image with a second user gray scale image; andgenerating a biometric template from the aligned gray scale image.4. A method of authenticating users in accordance with said aligning step further comprising applying a transformation against the mask and the gray scale image.5. A method of authenticating users in accordance with said authenticating step further comprising authenticating the user with biometric data claim 3 , included in the template claim 3 , within the common region.6. A system for authenticating users comprising:a processor; anda memory configured to store at least ...

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Номер записи: 19
03-10-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20130259321A1
Автор: Aoki Takahiro
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A biometric authentication device includes: a sensor which generates illumination images in which an object carrying biometric information is photographed while a light source is turned on, and a non-illumination image in which the object is photographed while the light source is turned off; a difference image generating unit which generates difference images by subtracting from a luminance value of each pixel of each illumination image a luminance value of corresponding pixel of the non-illumination image; and a biometric image generating unit which determines an integration number, based on a statistical value of luminance values of a first difference image, so that the integration number increases as an influence of luminance values of pixels included in at least one region of the first difference image due to the noise superimposed on the first difference image increases, and generates the biometric image based on the integration number of the difference images. 1. A biometric authentication device which performs biometric authentication of a user using a biometric image in which an object carrying biometric information of the user is photographed , comprising:an illumination light source which illuminates the object;a sensor which generates a plurality of illumination images in which the object is photographed in a state where the illumination light source is turned on, and at least one non-illumination image in which the object is photographed in a state where the illumination light source is turned off;a difference image generating unit which generates a plurality of difference images by subtracting from a luminance value of each pixel of each illumination image a luminance value of corresponding pixel of the non-illumination image; anda biometric image generating unit which realizesan integration number determination function determining an integration number, based on a statistical value of luminance values of a first difference image which represents an ...

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Номер записи: 20
03-10-2013 дата публикации

NONCONTACT BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130259328A1
Автор: Aoki Takahiro, FUKUDA MITSUAKI, HAMA SOICHI
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric identification device acquires enrollment data in such a manner as to improve usability while maintaining identification accuracy. The noncontact biometric identification device includes: a sensor that detects feature data including a feature of a part of a living body at a plurality of positions in a range defined in advance in a real space when the part of the living body moves in the range to acquire enrollment data; a processor that arranges a specified number of hyperspheres in a comparison range along a line defined by a locus of the living body in the real space such that the hyperspheres run over the comparison range, do not overlap one another, and have maximum radii, and then selects the feature data detected at one of the positions in the real space closest to the position corresponding to the center of one of the hyperspheres as the enrollment data. 1. A noncontact biometric identification device , comprising:a sensor that detects feature data including a feature of a part of a living body at a plurality of positions in a range defined in advance in a real space when the part of the living body moves in the range to acquire enrollment data, wherein the feature data is linked to position data relating to the plurality of the positions in the range and to posture data about a posture of the part of the living body at the plurality of positions while detection;a processor that arranges a specified number of hyperspheres in a comparison range defined in advance in a feature space along a line defined by a locus of the living body in the real space, wherein the feature space is spanned by a coordinate specifying a position of the part of the living body in the real space and a variable specifying the posture of the part of the living body, and the comparison range includes a space corresponding to the range in the real space and a space corresponding to a space covered by the posture detected by the sensor, such that the hyperspheres run over the ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-10-2013 дата публикации

FINGERPRINT SENSOR PACKAGINGS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130259329A1
Автор: Erhart Richard Alexander, Nelson Richard Brian, Wickboldt Paul
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors, Inc.

A fingerprint sensor which includes a conductive layer which is incorporatable within a housing adaptable for use in an electronic device. 1. An electronic device user interface comprising:a housing having side walls defining an open upper end having an overall dimension sized to fit into an electronic device;a biometric sensor capable of sensing a target biometric parameter having a sensor interface with a sensing side wherein the sensor interface is capable of positioning within the open upper end of the housing;one or more of a button, a switch, a key, and a mechanism for triggering an event or controlling an operational aspect of the electronic device; andan integrated circuit in communication with the biometric sensor.2. The electronic device user interface of further comprising a protective coating wherein the protective coating extends over one or more side walls of the housing.3. The electronic device user interface of wherein the biometric sensor further comprises a flexible circuit substrate and at least one conductive trace connecting the biometric sensor to the integrated circuit.4. The electronic device user interface of wherein the conductive traces of the flexible circuit substrate are positionable on at least one of a side of the flexible circuit substrate facing towards an exterior of the housing and a side of the flexible circuit substrate facing towards an interior of the housing.5. The electronic device user interface of further comprising:a potting material positionable between the lower surface of the housing and the protective coating.6. The electronic device user interface of further comprising:a bezel extending from the side walls of the housing above the bottom of the protective covering.7. The electronic device user interface of wherein the housing further comprises a removable bottom plate that attaches to the housing to support the biometric sensor.8. The electronic device user interface of wherein the flexible circuit wraps around the ...

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Номер записи: 22
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR ENROLLING AND MATCHING BIOMETRIC DATA

Номер: US20130259330A1
Автор: Chan Philip Yiu Kwong, Hattery Larry E., Krishnapura Rohini, RUSSO Anthony P.
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors, Inc.

A system and method is disclosed for comparing biometric image data to a stored enrollment template that may comprise collecting a set of biometric image data for a biometric object image from a biometric object imaging sensor; storing the biometric object image data in a memory as an enrollment template for further comparison to find a match with subsequently imaged biometric object image data; collecting a subsequent set of biometric image data for a biometric object image from the biometric object imaging sensor; updating the enrollment template; determining if a limited enrollment window remains open; and repeating the collecting of a subsequent set of biometric data step if the enrollment window remains open. Determining if the enrollment window remains open may be by determining the existence of one of a stability indicator and an instability indicator. 1. A method of comparing biometric image data to a stored enrollment template comprising:collecting a set of biometric object image data for a biometric object image from a biometric object imaging sensor;storing the biometric object image data in a memory as an enrollment template for further comparison to find a match with subsequently imaged biometric object image data;collecting a subsequent set of biometric object image data for a biometric object image from the biometric object imaging sensor;updating the enrollment template;determining if a limited enrollment window remains open; andrepeating the collecting of a subsequent set of biometric object image data step and the updating step if the limited enrollment window remains open, wherein the biometric object imaging sensor is incorporated into a user authentication apparatus providing user authentication for controlling access to one of an electronic user device or an electronically provided service.2. The biometric authentication system of wherein the electronic user device comprises at least one of a portable phone and a computing device.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-10-2013 дата публикации

FINGERPRINT PREVIEW QUALITY AND SEGMENTATION

Номер: US20130259331A1
Автор: Hills L. Scott, Maurer James M.
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A ridge flow based fingerprint image quality determination can be achieved independent of image resolution, can be processed in real-time and includes segmentation, such as fingertip segmentation, therefore providing image quality assessment for individual fingertips within a four finger flat, dual thumb, or whole hand image. A fingerprint quality module receives from one or more scan devices ridge-flow—containing imagery which can then be assessed for one or more of quality, handedness, historical information analysis and the assignment of bounding boxes. 1. An image quality determination method for an input image of any resolution comprising:determining ridge flow for a received image;establishing a ridge flow array; andidentifying one or more regions of the image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining and scoring a quality of the image.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assigning a bounding box to a portion of the image.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining handedness of the image.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing a historical analysis of a plurality of received images for one or more of quality claim 1 , handedness and assignment of bounding boxes.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a grid spacing for the image based on image resolution.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising modifying a processing window and Fourier coefficient frequency based on the image resolution.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting grid points for the image and claim 1 , for each image grid point claim 1 , determine Fourier coefficients for a sub-window around the grid point for a predetermined number of frequencies at different angles.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising determining a correlation map based on a peak correlation between the predetermined number of frequencies at different angles and a local ridge flow.10. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 24
17-10-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING BIOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20130272585A1
Автор: Martin Ryan Eric, Mueller Horst Arnold, Rowe Robert K.
Принадлежит: LUMIDIGM, INC.

Methods and sensors are disclosed for executing a biometric function. Illumination light is generated and directed to a deformable layer when the deformable layer is in a state of deformation resulting from pressure applied to the deformable layer by a skin site. Light scattered from the deformable layer is received. A fingerprint pattern of the skin site is determined from the received light. The biometric function is performed with the determined fingerprint pattern. 1. A method of executing a biometric function , the method comprising:generating illumination light;directing the illumination light to an optically distinct portion of a deformable layer while the deformable layer is in a state of deformation resulting from application of pressure to the deformable layer by a skin site;receiving light scattered from the optically distinct portion of the deformable layer;generating a displacement map from the received light, the displacement map corresponding to displacements at points of the optically distinct portion of an interface between the deformable layer and the skin site;determining a fingerprint pattern of the skin site from the displacement map; andperforming the biometric function with the determined fingerprint pattern.2. The method recited in wherein determining the fingerprint pattern comprises:determining a topography of the skin site from the displacement map; anddetermining the fingerprint pattern from the determined topography of the skin site.3. The method recited in wherein generating the displacement map comprises:determining positions of the points of the optically distinct portion from the received light to generate a position map; andgenerating the displacement map as a difference between the position map and a reference position map, the reference position map comprising positions of the points of the optically distinct portion when the deformable layer is in a relaxed state.4. The method recited in wherein generating the illumination light ...

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Номер записи: 25
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods and systems for enrolling biometric data

Номер: US20130272586A1
Автор: Anthony P. Russo
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors Inc

Methods and systems for enrolling biometric data that is easier to use and provides a more positive end user experience. Additionally, machine readable medium storing instructions configurable to achieve the results when executed by a computing device are also provided.

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Номер записи: 26
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Biometric Sensing

Номер: US20130279769A1
Автор: BENKLEY, Geoffroy David Joseph, III FRED G.
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An novel sensor is provided having a plurality of substantially parallel drive lines configured to transmit a signal into a surface of a proximally located object, and also a plurality of substantially parallel pickup lines oriented proximate the drive lines and electrically separated from the pickup lines to form intrinsic electrode pairs that are impedance sensitive at each of the drive and pickup proximal locations. 1a plurality of substantially parallel pickup lines configured to receive a resultant signal and oriented substantially perpendicular to the drive lines and physically separated from the pickup lines on a different layer by a substantially incompressible dielectric located between the drive lines and pickup lines to form a two dimensional array of intrinsic electrode pairs that are impedance sensitive to detect ridge and valley features of a proximally located finger when driven by circuitry located outside the sensing area which is connected to each drive and pickup line of the array in order to activate one or more junctions formed at individual dive and pickup line crossovers where the circuitry compromises a driver or drive multiplexor connected to each drive line, and buffer, switch or input multiplexor attached to each pickup line, and at least one differencing amplifier configured to receive it's inputs from the input buffers or input multiplexor where a signal proportional to impedance about each drive line and pickup crossover location can be differenced with a signal proportional to impedance about another drive line and pickup crossover location to differentiate impedance values in order to determine relative object proximity.. An impedance sensor, comprising: a plurality of substantially parallel drive lines configured to transmit a signal to a proximally located object; and This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/622,474, filed Apr. 10, 2012, which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety.The ...

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Номер записи: 27
24-10-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEVICE AND BIOMETRIC INFORMATION REGISTRATION METHOD

Номер: US20130279770A1
Автор: ABE Narishige
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The quality of biometric information that will be input the next time is estimated. Estimated matching quality information is calculated which indicates the degree of matching between estimated quality information and quality information of the actually input biometric information. Further, past quality information is calculated which indicates how the quality of a plurality of pieces of estimated matching quality information varied in the past. Then, whether or not the biometric information is to be registered is determined according to the estimated matching quality information and the past quality information. 1. A biometric information registration device , comprising:an input device; anda processor, whereinthe input device configured to input biometric information,the processor configured to calculate quality information of the biometric information which is inputted by the input device,the processor configured to estimate quality of biometric information that will be inputted a next time, according to the quality information calculated by the processor,the processor configured to calculate estimated matching quality information which indicates a degree of matching between estimated quality information estimated by the processor and quality information of next biometric information calculated by the processor,the processor configured to calculate past quality information which indicates how quality of a plurality of pieces of estimated matching quality information varied in the past,the processor configured to determine whether or not the biometric information is to be registered according to the estimated matching quality information and the past quality information, andthe processor configured to register the biometric information when the processor determines that the biometric information is to be registered.2. The biometric information registration device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor determines whether or not the biometric information is to ...

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Номер записи: 28
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Apparatuses of Unified Capacitive Based Sensing of Touch and Fingerprint

Номер: US20130287274A1
Автор: Lu Yang, Shi Weidong
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The present invention describes methods and apparatuses for sensing touches and/or fingerprint images with an integrated device comprising, a transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array comprising a collection of capacitive sensing cells, a multi-resolution scanline driver circuitry, a multi-resolution column driver circuitry, and a readout circuitry coupling with said transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array wherein said readout circuitry can transmit digital or analog output of selected capacitive sensing cells. 1. A touch-fingerprint apparatus comprising ,a transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array comprising a collection of capacitive sensing cells wherein said touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array is optically transparent;a multi-resolution scanline driver circuitry coupling with said transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array wherein said scanline driver circuitry can select or activate rows of capacitive sensing cells;a column driver circuitry coupling with said transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array wherein said column driver circuitry can select or activate columns of capacitive sensing cells; anda readout circuitry coupling with said transparent touch-fingerprint capacitive sensing array wherein said readout circuitry can transmit digital or analog output of selected capacitive sensing cells.2. The apparatus in wherein a capacitive sensing cell further comprising claim 1 , a transparent capacitance sensing electrode and a transparent thin-film transistor wherein one terminal of the transparent thin-film transistor connects to the transparent capacitance sensing electrode and the gate of the transparent thin-film transistor connects to a column line or a scanline.3. The apparatus in wherein a capacitive sensing cell further comprising claim 1 , a transparent capacitance sensing electrode and two transparent thin-film transistors wherein the transparent capacitance sensing electrode ...

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Номер записи: 29
07-11-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

Номер: US20130294658A1
Автор: Higashiura Yasuyuki, Ide Katsumi, Kamata Hideo, Kasugai Kentarou, Minagawa Akitaka, Tanaka Hiroyuki, YOSHIDA Takashi
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A biometric information acquisition apparatus acquires biometric information to be used for verification. The biometric information acquisition apparatus includes a blood flow increasing unit, a biometric information acquiring unit, a feature amount evaluating unit, and a reacquisition determining unit. The blood flow increasing unit increases blood flow of an object person. The biometric information acquiring unit acquires the biometric information from the object person. The feature amount evaluating unit evaluates the feature amount of the acquired biometric information. The reacquisition determining unit determines whether to cause the blood flow increasing unit to operate and then cause the biometric information acquiring unit to reacquire the biometric information when the evaluated feature amount does not reach a predetermined threshold. 1. A biometric information acquisition apparatus comprising:a blood flow increasing unit configured to increase an amount of blood flow of an object person;a biometric information acquiring unit configured to acquire, from the object person, biometric information whose feature amount is to be increased due to an increase in the amount of blood flow;a feature amount evaluating unit configured to evaluate the feature amount of the biometric information acquired by the biometric information acquiring unit; anda reacquisition determining unit configured to determine whether to cause the blood flow increasing unit to operate and then cause the biometric information acquiring unit to reacquire the biometric information when the feature amount evaluated by the feature amount evaluating unit does not reach a predetermined threshold.2. The biometric information acquisition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the blood flow increasing unit includes a posture changing unit for changing a posture of a biometric information acquisition region from which the biometric information of the object person is acquired.3. The biometric ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-11-2013 дата публикации

FINGER BIOMETRIC SENSING DEVICE INCLUDING DRIVE SIGNAL NULLING CIRCUITRY AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130294662A1
Автор: DOOLEY Jerry G., FRANZA Gordon S., Gozzini Giovanni, Landy Patrick J., MINTEER Gregory T., SETLAK Dale R.
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A finger biometric sensing device may include drive circuitry capable of generating a drive signal and an array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes cooperating with the drive circuitry and capable of generating a detected signal based upon placement of a finger adjacent the array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes. The detected signal may include a relatively large drive signal component and a relatively small sense signal component superimposed thereon. The finger biometric sensing device may also include a gain stage coupled to the array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes, and drive signal nulling circuitry coupled to the gain stage capable of reducing the relatively large drive signal component from the detected signal. 1. A finger biometric sensing device comprising:drive circuitry capable of generating a drive signal;an array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes cooperating with said drive circuitry and capable of generating a detected signal based upon placement of a finger adjacent said array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes, the detected signal including a relatively large drive signal component and a relatively small sense signal component superimposed thereon;at least one gain stage coupled to said array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes; anddrive signal nulling circuitry coupled to said at least one gain stage capable of reducing the relatively large drive signal component from the detected signal.2. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said drive signal nulling circuitry comprises a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) capable of generating an inverted scaled replica of the drive signal for said at least one gain stage.3. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said at least one gain stage comprises a plurality thereof coupled together in series and defining a summing node between a pair of adjacent ones of said plurality of gain stages; and wherein said DAC is ...

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Номер записи: 31
14-11-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE

Номер: US20130300852A1
Автор: Yamamoto Tetsuichiro
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An image reading device includes: a diffuser for resting a finger on its upper surface and for diffusing light entering from its lower surface; a light source for irradiating the finger rested on the diffuser with light from the lower surface of the diffuser at a predetermined angle of irradiation; a mirror for receiving the light reflected from the finger on the diffuser which has been emitted from the light source; a CCD for, by receiving the light reflected with the mirror, capturing an image of the finger on the diffuser in a horizontal scanning direction from the lower surface of the diffuser, and then outputting an image signal; and a motor for moving, in a vertical scanning direction, a reading unit which includes at least the light source, the mirror, and the CCD. The upper surface of the diffuser on which the finger is rested is set to be a diffusion surface, and the lower surface of the diffuser through which the light from the light source enters is set as a non-diffusion surface. 1. An image reading device for reading an image of a fingerprint or other objects , the image reading device comprising:an object resting unit including a plate member that transmits light, the object resting unit resting the object thereon; andan image reading unit including a light source for irradiating the object with light, and an image capturing unit for capturing the image of the object and outputting an image signal associated with the object;wherein: an image reading unit positioned at a side opposite to the surface of the object resting unit with which the object contacts, the image reading unit reading one line of a light receiving surface of the object as a horizontal scanning by using a line sensor provided to the image capturing unit, and', 'a transport unit for moving the image reading unit in a vertical scanning direction perpendicular to the horizontal scanning; and', 'the object resting unit includes a diffusion member for diffusing light., 'the image reading ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-11-2013 дата публикации

LATENT FINGERPRINT DETECTORS AND FINGERPRINT SCANNERS THEREFROM

Номер: US20130301887A1
Автор: Gold V. Edward, Miesak Edward
Принадлежит: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

This document relates to systems and method for latent fingerprint detection using specular reflection (glare). An exemplary system may include a light source alignment portion configured to align a light source at an illumination angle relative to a sample surface such that the light source illuminates a sample surface so that the surface produces specular reflection. The system may also include a specular reflection discriminator that directs the produced specular reflection to an optical detector aligned relative to said sample surface at an alignment angle that is substantially equal to an angle of reflection of the produced specular reflection. Preferably, the directed specular reflection does not saturate the optical detector; and the optical detector captures the specular reflection from the sample surface and generates image data using essentially only the specular reflection. 140.-. (canceled)41. A latent fingerprint detection system , comprising:a first light source that illuminates a sample surface such that the sample surface produces specular reflection;an optical detector arranged at a critical alignment angle relative to the first light source such that the optical detector captures the specular reflection from the sample surface and generates image data using the specular reflection to generate image data of the sample surface; and analyze said generated image data to determine if said generated image data includes a fingerprint; and', 'produce image data of the fingerprint responsive to a determination that said analyzed image data includes the fingerprint., 'an image processor configured to42. The system of claim 41 , wherein said first light source and said optical detector comprise substantially equal and opposite numerical apertures.43. (New claim 41 ,) The system of claim 41 , wherein said optical detector is aligned relative to said sample surface at an alignment angle that is substantially equal to an angle of reflection from the sample ...

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Номер записи: 33
21-11-2013 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM, AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20130308834A1
Автор: Eguchi Shinichi, Sekikawa Takehiro, Suzuki Tomoharu, Yabuki Maki
Принадлежит: FUJITSU FRONTECH LIMITED

An authentication apparatus performs identity authentication by comparing and matching image information of a palm captured by a sensor unit with a preliminarily registered template. A surface information correcting unit corrects concavity/convexity of a palm surface for surface information that allows the concavity/convexity thereof to be evaluated. The surface information is extracted by a surface information extraction unit from the image information obtained by capturing the palm. When the surface information is not corrected by the surface information correcting unit or not used for authentication by an authentication unit even after correction, the authentication apparatus newly obtains image information of the palm. Correction by the surface information correcting unit reduces opportunities for the authentication apparatus to perform notification to guide the palm to a proper posture. 1. An authentication apparatus comprising:one or more processors configured to perform a procedure including:correcting surface information on a living body surface extracted from image information obtained by photographing a living body; andperforming biometric authentication using the corrected surface information, generating a luminance model of the living body from a luminance distribution of the image information,', 'extracting surface-reflected light of the living body from the luminance model,', 'identifying high-frequency components included in the surface-reflected light and higher than a frequency component of biometric information used for the biometric authentication, and', 'removing, from the image information, at least a part of the surface-reflected light and the high-frequency components to generate a smoothed image in which steep changes are smoothed., 'wherein the correcting the surface information includes2. The authentication apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the correcting the surface information performs correction to uniformize surface luminance of ...

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Номер записи: 34
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Efficient Texture Comparison

Номер: US20130308838A1
Автор: Han Byron B., Marciniak Craig A., Westerman Wayne C.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A scannable object is sensed and scanned. A map is constructed based on the scan results. The map is compared to one or more stored templates. Results of the comparison are provided. In some implementations, a secured processor may construct the map and may provide reduced resolution (and/or other versions that contain less information) versions of the map and/or the stored templates to one or more other processors. The one or more other processors may determine a match-set based on matching between the reduced resolution map and stored templates. The secured processor may then identify whether or not a match exists between the map and any stored template based on the match-set. 1. A device , comprising:at least one encrypted processor that is configured to determine an input map associated with a texture pattern and calculate a reduced resolution pattern based on the input map; and receive the reduced resolution pattern and a plurality of similar patterns, each associated with a stored encrypted map template, and', 'identify a match-set if a match exists between the reduced resolution pattern and the plurality of similar patterns,, 'at least one second processor, communicably connected to the at least one encrypted processor, that is configured towherein the at least one encrypted processor is further configured to receive the match-set and identify if a match exists between the input map and any stored encrypted map template associated with the match-set.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the match-set includes an identity of each of the plurality of similar patterns that matches the reduced resolution pattern or an identify of each stored encrypted map template associated with each of the plurality of similar patterns that matches the reduced resolution pattern.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second processor is configured to identify a plurality of possible matches.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second processor is faster ...

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Номер записи: 35
28-11-2013 дата публикации

FINGER BIOMETRIC SENSING DEVICE INCLUDING ERROR COMPENSATION CIRCUITRY AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130315451A1
Автор: DOOLEY Jerry G., FRANZA Gordon S., Gozzini Giovanni, Landy Patrick J., MINTEER Gregory T., SETLAK Dale R.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A finger biometric sensing device may include an array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes and a gain stage coupled to the array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes. The finger biometric sensing device may also include error compensation circuitry that may include a memory capable of storing error compensation data. The error correction circuitry may also include a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) cooperating with the memory and coupled to the gain stage and capable of compensating for at least one error based upon the stored error compensation data. 1. A finger biometric sensing device comprising:an array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes;at least one gain stage coupled to said array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes; and a memory capable of storing error compensation data, and', 'a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) cooperating with said memory and coupled to said at least one gain stage and capable of compensating for at least one error based upon the stored error compensation data., 'error compensation circuitry comprising'}2. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said memory is capable of storing error compensation data to account for tilt errors.3. The finger biometric sensing device according to further comprising a dielectric layer over said array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes; wherein said dielectric layer has a non-uniform thickness; and wherein said memory is capable of storing error compensation data to account for the non-uniform thickness of said dielectric layer.4. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said memory is capable of storing error compensation data to account for fixed pattern noise errors.5. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said memory is capable of storing error compensation data to account for a gain stage offset error.6. The finger biometric sensing device according to wherein said at least one gain stage comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-12-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRALLY MOLDED DIE AND BEZEL STRUCTURE FOR FINGERPRINT SENSORS AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20130320464A1
Автор: BOND ROBERT HENRY, Gozzini Giovanni, KRAMER ALAN
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A biometric sensor device, such as a fingerprint sensor, comprises a substrate to which is mounted a die on which is formed a sensor array and at least one conductive bezel. The die and the bezel are encased in a unitary encapsulation structure to protect those elements from mechanical, electrical, and environmental damage, yet with a portion of the sensor array and the bezel exposed or at most thinly covered by the encapsulation or other coating material structure. 121-. (canceled)22. A fingerprint sensor device , comprising:a substrate;a die comprising fingerprint sensing circuitry and being secured to said substrate;a first conductive bezel secured to said substrate adjacent said die; andan encapsulation structure integrally encasing at least a portion of said die and a portion of said first conductive bezel;said die including a top surface configured to be in electrically coupled with a fingertip;said first conductive bezel including a top surface positioned with respect to the top surface of said die and configured to be electrically coupled with the fingertip.23. The fingerprint sensor of claim 22 , wherein said encapsulation structure partially encases said first conductive bezel such that at least the top surface of said first conductive bezel is not encased therewith.24. The fingerprint sensor of claim 23 , wherein said fingerprint sensing circuitry comprises a sensor array for sensing a fingerprint pattern of a user claim 23 , and wherein said encapsulation structure partially encases said die such that said sensor array is uncovered and exposed for physical contact.25. The fingerprint sensor of claim 24 , wherein said sensor array defines a component of a fingerprint strip sensor.26. The fingerprint sensor of claim 24 , wherein said sensor array defines a component of a fingerprint area sensor.27. The fingerprint sensor of claim 22 , wherein said encapsulation structure fully encases said die and first conductive bezel such that the top surface of each of ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-12-2013 дата публикации

LOW POWER FINGERPRINT CAPTURE SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD

Номер: US20130321606A1
Автор: FENRICH Richard, GAEBE Carl, HUTCHINS Jeremy, PEDIGO Michael, SALERNO Nicholas
Принадлежит: IDENTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.

The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam. 1. A system configured to generate a composite image of a friction ridge signature of a subject , the system comprising:a platen comprising a first light-reflecting surface;a light source configured to emit light rays to illuminate a subject placed in contact with the first light-reflecting surface of the platen;a camera configured to capture images of the subject in contact with the first light-reflecting surface of the platen, through the platen, in an ongoing manner; anda processor configured to receive images of the subject captured by the camera, and to automatically determine whether a sequence of the received images includes a successful capture sequence,wherein the processor is configured to generate, responsive to determination that the sequence of received images includes a successful capture sequence, a composite image, wherein the composite image is formed from the images included in the successful capture sequence.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a type of capture sequence claim 1 , and to determine whether the sequence of received images includes a successful capture sequence of the determined ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-12-2013 дата публикации

USER IDENTITY DETECTION ON INTERACTIVE SURFACES

Номер: US20130322709A1
Автор: Irani Pourang, ZHANG Hong
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Technologies are generally provided for customizing operational aspects of a computing system associated with an interactive surface based on determining user identity through detection of one or more user identity attributes on the interactive surface. User identity attributes such as a finger orientation, a finger weight/pressure, a separation between fingers, a finger length, an arm orientation, a handedness, a posture, a DNA, or similar unique features of a user may be detected through an input device associated/integrated with the interactive surface, for example, by employing a camera-based Frustrated Total Internal Reflection (FTIR) system for capturing finger orientation through infrared light reflection, an overhead camera, or through Diffuse Illumination. Multiple attributes may be used to increase a confidence level in user identity determination in synchronous or asynchronous shared use of the interactive surface. 1. A method for detecting user identity on interactive surfaces , the method comprising: transmitting infrared light to a display screen internally;', 'capturing a reflection of the transmitted infrared light internally; and', 'determining at least one of an arm orientation, a handedness, a posture, and/or a finger orientation from the captured reflection;, 'detecting a user identity attribute on an interactive surface through;'}determining a user identity based on the detected user identity attribute;determining a customization operation associated with the user identity; andperforming the customization operation.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the user identity attribute further includes one or more of a finger weight/pressure claim 1 , a separation between fingers claim 1 , a finger length claim 1 , and/or a DNA of a user.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:detecting the user identity attribute through an input device associated with the interactive surface, wherein the input device is one of: an optical ...

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Номер записи: 39
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method of Detecting and Identifying Substances or Mixtures and Determining Their Characteristics

Номер: US20130322744A1
Автор: Ilarionov Raycho, Shopov Nikolay, Simeonov Ivan
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to a method of non-contact detection and identification of the type of different substances and mixtures as well as determining their characteristics as concentration, hardness, etc. The method comprises irradiation of the inspected object by a wave pulse or a series of such pulses; reception (), amplification () and analogue-to-digital conversion () of the signal, formation of output detailing wavelet coefficients and output approximating wavelet coefficients by means of fast discrete wavelet transformation of the digitized signal, by means of Mallat's pyramidal algorithm and orthogonal base functions, filtering () of the output approximating and detailing wavelet coefficients up to preselected ones, comparison of the filtered approximating and/or detailing wavelet coefficients, in the capacity of recognition attributes with preselected respective reference coefficients by the classifying device (), and according to the comparison result the presence and type is determined and/or the studied characteristics of the inspected object is determined. 1. Method of detecting and identifying substances or mixtures and/or determining their characteristics , which comprises irradiation of the inspected object by pulse signals of fixed duration , reception of the signal reflected by controllable object , amplification and analogue-to-digital conversion of the received signal and comparison of parameters of the converted signal to prerecorded reference values , wherein the inspected object is irradiated by a single wave pulse with a frequency of 20 kHz to 200 MHz or a series of such pulses , the analogue-to-digital conversion of the received signal is up to at least 128 discrete values followed by:{'sub': 'N', 'b': 4', '5', '6', '4', '5', '6, 'i': i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i, "formation of output detailing wavelet coefficients Di,k (where i varies from 1 to N) and of output approximating wavelet coefficients A,k by means of fast discrete wavelet ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-12-2013 дата публикации

BLOOD VESSEL IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE, AND ORGANISM AUTHENTICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130329031A1
Автор: Kiyomizu Harumi, MATSUDA Yusuke, Miura Naoto, Miyatake Takafumi, Nagasaka Akio
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

An authentication apparatus that authenticates individuals with the use of features of a living body includes an input device for placing the living body thereon, an imaging device that images the living body, an image processing unit that processes an image taken by the imaging device, the features of the living body, a plurality of light sources for imaging the living body, and a light guide member. The authentication apparatus also includes first feature data registered in advance, a storage device that stores the first feature data therein, second feature data indicative of the features of the living body imaged by the imaging device, and a checking processing unit that checks the first feature data against the second feature data. The plurality of light sources is arranged on a lower portion of the light guide member, and the plurality of light sources is sequentially turned on. 1. A blood vessel imaging apparatus , comprising:a presentation unit that presents a finger to a given presentation region;at least one light source that is arranged on an opposite side to the presentation region with respect to the presentation unit, and irradiates the finger with a light;an imaging unit that is arranged on the same side as that of the light source, and receives the light with which the finger is irradiated; anda light guide member that restricts a part of the light emitted from the light source on a path of the light directed from the light source toward the presentation region to irradiate an imaging site of a finger with a plurality of local lights.2. The blood vessel imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the imaging unit further includes an image processing unit that receives the plurality of local lights with which the imaging site of the finger is irradiated to take an image including a blood vessel in the imaging site of the finger, and extracts a blood vessel pattern image from the image.3. The blood vessel imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 41
12-12-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20130329967A1
Автор: Abiko Yukihiro
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric authentication device including: a biometric information acquiring unit which generates a plurality of partial images, each of the partial images capturing a portion of biometric information of a user different from each other; a correlation value calculation unit which calculates the correlation value between a portion of biometric information represented on one partial image and registered biometric information; a partial similarity update unit which, based on the correlation value for the one partial image and the correlation value for at least one other partial image acquired before the one partial image, updates partial similarity representing the degree of similarity between the registered biometric information and portions of biometric information represented on the one partial image and the at least one other partial image; an authentication unit which authenticates, when the partial similarity is equal to or higher than an authentication judging threshold, the user as the registered user. 1. A biometric authentication device comprising:a biometric information acquiring unit which generates a plurality of partial images, each of the partial images capturing a portion of biometric information of a user different from each other;a storage unit which stores data concerning registered biometric information of a registered user;a correlation value calculation unit which, when receiving one partial image of the plurality of partial images from the biometric information acquiring unit, calculates a correlation value between a portion of biometric information represented on the one partial image and the registered biometric information;a partial similarity update unit which, based on the correlation value for the one partial image and the correlation value for at least one other partial image acquired before the one partial image, updates partial similarity representing the degree of similarity between the registered biometric information and portions of ...

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Номер записи: 42
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Data Security System

Номер: US20130336549A1
Автор: Black Gerald R.
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A data security system comprises a host processor, and a plurality of remote computers. Each remote computer provides biometric authentication of a user prior to responding to the user request for data access. The remote computers are handheld when in operational mode. A sensor in the handheld computer captures a biometric image while the remote computer is being used. The biometric sensor is positioned in such a way that the sensor enables the capture of the biometric image continually during computer usage with each request for access to secure data. The biometric authentication occurs in a seamless manner and is incidental to the data request enabling user identity authentication with each request to access secure data. 1. A handheld communications device for entering secure data into a secure network , said handheld communications device selected from the group consisting of a pen-based computer , a pocket computer , a palm-type computer , and a cell-phone , said handheld communications device including a fingerprint sensor for capturing user fingerprint data , said fingerprint sensor being embedded in a casing of said handheld communication device positioned at a fingerprint sensor site; whereby placement of said fingerprint sensor site in said casing of said handheld communications device enables an incidental capture of a fingerprint image of a user for purposes of identity authentication by a remote host computer prior to each request to enter said secure data; whereby placement of said fingerprint sensor site in said casing of said handheld communications device enables a continuous capture of a fingerprint or thumbprint while said handheld communications device is being used; and whereby user identity authentication is provided simultaneously with each request to enter each data stream into said secure network , providing assurance that any mobile worker seeking to enter data is authorized prior to each data entry.2. The handheld communications device of ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-01-2014 дата публикации

HAND DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140003660A1
Автор: LENG Jie, WANG Qi
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

The invention discloses a method and apparatus for hand detection, wherein the method for hand detection comprises: calculating a current skin difference image by using a previous skin image and a current skin image; calculating a first threshold by using the current skin image, calculating a fourth threshold by using the current skin difference image, and calculating a second threshold and a third threshold by using the first threshold and the fourth threshold; segmenting a foreground image from the current skin difference image by using the first to fourth thresholds; and performing hand detection taking the foreground image segmented from the current skin difference image as a search scope; in the method and apparatus for hand detection based on embodiments of the invention, searching scope of hand detection process is narrowed by foreground segmenting, so that the number of cycles needed for performing a hand detection is reduced. 1. A hand detection method , comprising:calculating a current skin difference image by using a previous skin image and a current skin image;calculating a first threshold by using the current skin image, calculating a fourth threshold by using the current skin difference image, and calculating a second threshold and a third threshold by using the first threshold and the fourth threshold;segmenting a foreground image from the current skin difference image by using the first to fourth thresholds; andperforming hand detection taking the foreground image segmented from the current skin difference image as a search scope.2. The hand detection method of claim 1 , characterized in taking an image consisting of absolute pixel value differences of pixels at the same positions of the previous skin image and the current skin image as the current skin difference image.3. The hand detection method of claim 1 , characterized in that the processing of calculating the first threshold comprises:calculating an average pixel value of all pixels in the ...

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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Fingerprint Sensing and Enrollment

Номер: US20140003677A1
Автор: Byron B. Han, Craig A. Marciniak, Wayne C. Westerman
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A sequence of biometric data images is received, such as, for example, a sequence of fingerprint images, and a set of biometric data images is selected from the sequence of images. The set of images can include one or more segments of at least one image in the sequence of images. One or more portions of at least one image of biometric data in the set of images can be selected to be included in the unified image of biometric data. The unified image of biometric data can be constructed using the one or more portions of the at least one image of biometric data. If the unified image of biometric data is not complete, a user can be prompted for one or more additional images of biometric data.

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Номер записи: 45
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Navigation Assisted Fingerprint Enrollment

Номер: US20140003678A1
Автор: HOTELLING Steven P., Vieta William M., Westerman Wayne C.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

An electronic device can include at least one fingerprint image sensor that obtains fingerprint image information, where the fingerprint information can include at least a first partial fingerprint image and a second partial fingerprint image. At least one fingerprint navigation sensor can be disposed to receive navigation information responsive to at least one of movement or orientation of a user's finger with respect to the at least one fingerprint image sensor. At least one processing unit can combine the first partial fingerprint image and the second partial fingerprint image into at least one combined fingerprint image utilizing the navigation information. 1. A fingerprint sensing system , comprising:at least one fingerprint image sensor that obtains fingerprint image information including at least a first partial fingerprint image and a second partial fingerprint image;at least one fingerprint navigation sensor disposed to receive navigation information responsive to at least one of movement or orientation of a user's finger with respect to the at least one fingerprint image sensor; andat least one processing unit that combines the first partial fingerprint image and the second partial fingerprint image into at least one combined fingerprint image utilizing the navigation information.2. The fingerprint sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit utilizes the navigation information to determine at least one change in position between the first partial fingerprint image and the second partial fingerprint image.3. The fingerprint sensing system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one change in position between the first partial fingerprint image and the second partial fingerprint image comprises at least one of straight-line motion claim 2 , angular motion claim 2 , and a change in orientation with respect to an axis.4. The fingerprint sensing system of claim 3 , wherein at least one of:the straight-line motion comprises at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Enrollment Using Synthetic Fingerprint Image and Fingerprint Sensing Systems

Номер: US20140003679A1
Автор: Han Byron B., Marciniak Craig A.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A fingerprint sensing system. The fingerprint sensing system includes: at least one sensor; at least one display device; at least one application processor; and at least one secure enclave processor. The application processor(s) receives fingerprint data from the sensor(s) and provides the fingerprint data to the secure enclave processor(s). The secure enclave processor(s) decodes the fingerprint data and provides a signal indicative of at least one matched node. The application processor(s), responsive to receipt of the signal indicative of the matched node(s), presents at least a portion of a synthetic fingerprint image via at least one display device corresponding to the matched node(s). 1. A fingerprint sensing system , comprising:at least one sensor;at least one display device;at least one application processor; andat least one secure enclave processor;wherein the at least one application processor receives fingerprint data from the at least one sensor and provides the fingerprint data to the at least one secure enclave processor, the at least one secure enclave processor decodes the fingerprint data and provides a signal indicative of at least one matched node, and the at least one application processor, responsive to receipt of the signal indicative of the at least one matched node, presents at least a portion of a synthetic fingerprint image via the at least one display device corresponding to the at least one matched node.2. The fingerprint sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the synthetic fingerprint image presented via the at least one display device indicates at least a portion of at least one fingerprint that has been successfully received via the fingerprint data.3. The fingerprint sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one application processor receives additional fingerprint data from the at least one sensor and provides the additional fingerprint data to the at least one secure enclave processor claim 1 , the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Zero Reference Based Ridge Flow Map

Номер: US20140003680A1
Автор: Han Byron B., Marciniak Craig A., Westerman Wayne C.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A method includes receiving fingerprint image data at a fingerprint recognition sensor, where the fingerprint image data are associated with an authorized user. The fingerprint image data are transformed into a substantially rotationally invariant representation, which is maintained in a database of enrolled fingerprint information. Processed fingerprint image data from an accessing user are compared with the substantially rotationally invariant representation of the fingerprint image data from the authorized user. 1. A method comprising:receiving fingerprint image data associated with an authorized user by a fingerprint recognition sensor;transforming the fingerprint image data associated with the authorized user into a substantially rotationally invariant representation thereof;maintaining the substantially rotationally invariant representation of the fingerprint image data associated with the authorized user in a database of enrolled fingerprint information; andcomparing processed fingerprint image data from an accessing user with the substantially rotationally invariant representation of the fingerprint image data from the authorized user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the processed fingerprint image data is performed in response to the accessing user attempting to match fingerprints with the authorized user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising authorizing the accessing user based on a match between the substantially rotationally invariant representation of the fingerprint image data from the authorized user and the processed fingerprint image data from the accessing user claim 2 , wherein the fingerprint image data associated with the authorized user and the processed fingerprint image data from the accessing user are obtained at substantially different angular orientations with respect to the fingerprint recognition sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein transforming the fingerprint image data associated with the authorized user ...

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Номер записи: 48
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Zero Enrollment

Номер: US20140003681A1
Автор: Han Byron B., Marciniak Craig A., Wright John A.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

This application provides techniques, including circuits and designs, which can receive information with respect to fingerprint images, or portions thereof, and which can be incorporated into devices using fingerprint recognition. This application also provides techniques, including devices which perform fingerprint recognition and methods which can be performed by those devices. In one embodiment, techniques can include providing a fingerprint recognition sensor in which one or more portions of each fingerprint can be collected as they are identified, and those portions can be combined into a unified fingerprint template. In this way, collection and enrollment of fingerprints may be simplified for users. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a fingerprint sensor;a first processing element operatively connected to the fingerprint sensor;a first database operatively connected to the first processing element, the first database storing a first set of data corresponding to fragments of one or more fingerprints captured by the fingerprint sensor; anda second database operatively connected to the first processing element, the second database storing a set of templates, each of the set of templates formed from a series of fragments; whereinthe processor is operative to match a plurality of the fragments to one another to form a template.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first processing element is further operative to remove the plurality of the fragments from the first database once the template is formed.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising a second processing element operatively connected to the first processor; whereinthe first processing element is secure and interacts only with the second processing element, the first and second databases, and the fingerprint sensor.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the second processing element is operatively connected to at least one output device.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 49
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Edge Detection and Stitching

Номер: US20140003682A1
Автор: Vieta William M., Westerman Wayne C.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

An error correction method and a mobile communication device incorporating the error correction method. The error correction method begins with receiving fingerprint image information that includes a set of swatches. A first one of the received swatches is matched to a second one of the swatches at an edge. A measure of fingerprint image manipulation is determined responsive to an amount of processing to perform and an amount of fingerprint image error. Then the fingerprint image information is manipulated in response to an optimum value of the measure. 1. An error correction method , comprisingreceiving fingerprint image information including a set of swatches;matching a first one of the swatches and a second one of the swatches at an edge;determining a measure of fingerprint image manipulation responsive to an amount of processing to perform and an amount of fingerprint image error; andmanipulating the fingerprint image information in response to an optimum value of the measure.2. The error correction method of claim 1 , further comprisingdetermining the amount of fingerprint image error by determining a signal to noise for the fingerprint image, the signal to noise ratio corresponding to an amount of information missing from the fingerprint image.3. The error correction method of claim 2 , further comprisingdetermining the amount of processing to perform by determining the amount of processing required to improve the signal to noise ratio for the fingerprint image.4. The error correction method of claim 2 , further comprisingdetermining a target signal to noise ratio that is optimal for image processing and enrollment of the fingerprint image; anddetermining a minimal signal to noise ratio that is minimally acceptable for image processing and enrollment of the fingerprint image.5. The error correction method of claim 4 , whereinthe target signal to noise ratio is +30 dB; andthe minimal signal to noise is +15 dB.6. The error correction method of claim 4 , further ...

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Номер записи: 50
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Far-Field Sensing for Rotation of Finger

Номер: US20140003683A1
Автор: Vieta William M., Westerman Wayne C.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

An apparatus includes one or more fingerprint image sensors capable of providing fingerprint image information from the finger of a user, and one or more separately disposed orientation sensors, capable of determining one or more orientations of the finger. One or more circuits are coupled to the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more orientation sensors, configured for combining information from the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more fingerprint orientation sensors. 1. An apparatus comprising:one or more fingerprint image sensors configured for providing fingerprint image data from a finger of a user;one or more orientation sensors disposed separately from the one or more fingerprint image sensors, the one or more orientation sensors configured for determining an orientation of the finger of the user from which the fingerprint image information is provided; andone or more circuits coupled to the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more orientation sensors, the one or more circuits configured for combining information from the one or more fingerprint image sensors and one or more fingerprint orientation sensors to determine the orientation of the finger of the user.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured generating an oriented fingerprint image for the finger of the user based on the fingerprint image data in combination with the orientation of the finger.3. An electronic device comprising the apparatus of in combination with a touch screen display.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the one or more orientation sensors are disposed about a periphery of the touch screen display.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the one or more orientation sensors comprise far-field sensors configured to sense the orientation of the finger at a distance of more than two millimeters therefrom.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the far-field sensors comprise ...

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Номер записи: 51
16-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE IN FINGERPRINT SENSING CIRCUITS

Номер: US20140016838A1
Автор: DEAN Gregory Lewis, Erhart Richard Alexander, JANDU Jaswinder, THOMPSON Erik Jonathon
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors, Inc.

An apparatus for reducing noise in fingerprint sensing circuits is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a fingerprint sensing area onto which a user can apply a fingerprint. An analog front end is coupled to the fingerprint sensing area and is configured to generate an analog response signal. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) samples the analog response signal and converts the sample to a digital value, which may be received by a digital device such as a processor or CPU. To reduce the amount of the noise that is present in the analog response signal and therefore reflected in the digital value, the digital device may be shut down while the ADC is sampling the analog response signal. 1. (canceled)2. A biometric sensing apparatus comprising:an analog sensor having image pixel locations, each image pixel location sensed during a respective image pixel sensing time period, to provide an analog response representative of the condition of an image pixel at the image pixel location being sampled during the image pixel sensing time period;an analog to digital converter connected to the analog output of the image pixel at the image pixel location and configured to sample the analog response for the image pixel at the image pixel location during the respective image pixel sensing time period;a digital component having digital circuitry at least indirectly coupled to the analog to digital converter during at least a portion of the image pixel sensing time period;an analog to digital converter timing circuit configured to activate conversion of a sampled analog response for a prior image pixel location sampled at a prior image pixel location sensing time period, in order to form a digital response for the prior image pixel location sampled at the prior image pixel sensing time, during a conversion time period portion of the image pixel sensing time period and to activate sampling of the analog response for the image pixel location being sampled during ...

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Номер записи: 52
16-01-2014 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20140016839A1
Автор: Abiko Yukihiro, UNO Kazuya
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric authentication device, inputs biometric information such as a fingerprint, extracts feature information included in the biometric information, calculates the degree of reliability of the biometric information on the basis of the feature information, obtains a classification of the biometric information on the basis of the feature information, calculates the degree of reliability of the obtained classification, determines whether or not to execute an identification process between the input biometric information and biometric information enrolled in a storage unit on the basis of the degree of reliability of the biometric information and of classification, further determines whether or not a re-input process of the biometric information is needed, executes an identification process for the biometric information when it is determined that the identification process is needed, and issues a re-input instruction for the biometric information when it is determined that the re-input process is needed. 1. A biometric authentication device comprising:a biometric information input unit configured to input biometric information;a retention unit configured to retain the biometric information input from the biometric information input unit;a merging unit configured to merge new biometric information input from the biometric information input unit and the biometric information retained in the retention unit;a feature extraction unit configured to extract feature information of the biometric information input from the biometric information input unit, or feature information of biometric information merged by the merging unit;a classification unit configured to classify the biometric information on the basis of the feature information extracted by the feature extraction unit;a merging reliability degree calculation unit configured to calculate a degree of reliability of the biometric information input from the biometric information input unit, or a degree of reliability ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2014 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20140023249A1
Автор: Higuchi Teruyuki
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

The present invention is an authentication apparatus comprising: a prism of an approximately quadrangle-frustum shape, the prism of the approximately quadrangle-frustum shape is arranged so that a bottom side, out of two parallel surfaces of the prism of approximately quadrangle-frustum shape, is a placing surface side for a finger; a first imaging means is arranged below a top surface parallel to the bottom surface, the first imaging means that images an image of the finger transmitted through the top surface; a light source that radiates light to at least one side surface of a first set of side surfaces, out of two sets of side surfaces of the approximately quadrangle-frustum shape that face each other; and a second imaging means that images the image of the finger transmitted through a second set of side surfaces, out of the two sets of side surfaces. 1. An authentication apparatus comprising:a prism of an approximately quadrangle-frustum shape, said prism of the approximately quadrangle-frustum shape is arranged so that a bottom side, out of two parallel surfaces of said prism of approximately quadrangle-frustum shape, is a placing surface side for a finger;a first imaging unit is arranged below a top surface parallel to said bottom surface, said first imaging unit that images an image of the finger transmitted through said top surface;a light source that radiates light to at least one side surface of a first set of side surfaces, out of two sets of side surfaces of said approximately quadrangle-frustum shape that face each other; anda second imaging unit that images the image of the finger transmitted through a second set of side surfaces, out of said two sets of side surfaces.2. The authentication apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said prism is a regular quadrangle-frustum.3. The authentication apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a black plate is installed in the side surface facing the side surface to be arranged in said second imaging unit claim ...

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Номер записи: 54
06-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

Номер: US20140037158A1
Автор: McNulty Scott
Принадлежит:

An apparatus, method and system are provided for sensing at least one biometric measure of an individual. An electrical current flows through an electrode to induce an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field stimulates and excites the molecules associated with the sweat gland pores and causes molecular compounds to fluoresce. An image of the fluoresced dermal surface is obtained and a biometric function is performed with data derived from the image. Alternatively, sweat gland pore biometric information may be derived from variations, fluctuations or disturbances to the electromagnetic field induced by the electrical current. 1. An apparatus for obtaining biometric information from an individual's dermal surface , comprising:(a) a first device configured to induce an electromagnetic field, wherein the electromagnetic field is configured to stimulate molecules in the vicinity of the individual's dermal surface and cause compounds in the stimulated molecules to fluoresce; and(c) a second device configured to capture an image of the dermal surface derived from the fluoresced molecular compounds.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first device comprises an electro-magnetic field generator.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a transparent substrate dimensioned to receive the individual's dermal surface.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate comprises a conductive coating configured to carry an electrical current which induces the electromagnetic field configured to stimulate molecules in the vicinity of the individual's dermal surface and cause compounds in the stimulated molecules to fluoresce.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second device is a CCD array camera.6. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a transparent substrate dimensioned to receive the individual's dermal surface claim 2 , wherein the transparent substrate comprises:(a) a transparent ...

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Номер записи: 55
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Contactless 3D Biometric Feature identification System and Method thereof

Номер: US20140044322A1
Автор: Kumar Ajay, Kwong Cyril
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a contactless 3D biometric feature identification system and the method thereof. The system comprises of a fixed-viewpoint image capturing means, a lighting module capable of producing different illuminations on the object of interest and a microprocessor configured to execute a biometric identification algorithm. The algorithm starts with capturing a plurality of images with different illuminations. The captured images are then utilized to reconstruct a three dimensional surface model. Different features, for instance 2D and 3D coordinates and orientations of the biometric feature, surface curvature of the object and the local surface orientation of the object, are extracted from the captured images and the reconstructed 3D surface model. Different matching scores are also developed based on the aforesaid features to establish the identity of the biometric features. 1. A method of identifying biometric features comprising the steps of:a) capturing a plurality of images of an object having said biometric features; wherein each of said images is captured with different illuminations;b) reconstructing a three dimensional surface model of said object based on said plurality of images; andc) extracting a plurality of features from said plurality of images and said three dimensional surface model;wherein said plurality of features comprises three dimensional coordinates and orientations of said biometric features.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of features further comprises surface curvature and local surface orientations of said object and two dimensional coordinated and orientation of said biometric features.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of extracting said plurality of features further comprises the steps of:a) extracting two dimensional coordinates and orientations of said plurality of features from each of said plurality of images;b) evaluating the reliability of said features based on said two ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS MULTI-FINGERPRINT COLLECTION

Номер: US20140044323A1
Автор: Abramovich Gil, Czechowski, Gray Daniel Curtis, HARDING Kevin George, III Joseph, Nafis Christopher Allen, Paruchuru Vijay Krishna
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system and method for contactless multi-fingerprint collection is disclosed. The contactless multi-fingerprint collection system includes an imaging volume, a user interface configured to provide feedback to the subject regarding a proximity of a hand to a desired imaging location within the imaging volume, and at least one image capture device to capture images of each of the plurality of fingerprints at each of at least two different depths from the fingerprints. The contactless multi-fingerprint collection system also includes a processor coupled to the at least one image capture device that is programmed to generate a composite image and a contour map of each of the plurality of fingerprints from the images captured at the at least two different depths and generate a two-dimensional rolled equivalent image of each of the plurality of fingerprints from the composite image and the contour map. 1. A contactless multi-fingerprint collection device for imaging a plurality of fingerprints comprising:an imaging volume configured to receive a hand of a subject for imaging the plurality of fingerprints;a user interface configured to provide feedback to the subject regarding a proximity of the hand to a desired imaging location within the imaging volume;at least one image capture device to capture images of each of the plurality of fingerprints at each of at least two different depths from the fingerprints when the hand is at the desired imaging location, the at least one image capture device; and generate a composite image and a contour map of each of the plurality of fingerprints from the images captured at the at least two different depths; and', 'generate a two-dimensional rolled equivalent image of each of the plurality of fingerprints from the composite image and the contour map;, 'a processor coupled to the at least one image capture device, the processor being programmed towherein the at least one image capture device is adaptable to a size of the hand of the ...

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Номер записи: 57
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Tenrprint card input device, tenprint card input method and storage medium

Номер: US20140044324A1
Автор: Masanori Hara, Tatsuya Shimahara
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

A system, which computer processes a tenprint card where fingerprint images are imprinted, provides a processing mechanism which automatically crops or segments respective fingerprint images on the tenprint card. In particular, the system provides: a processing mechanism which appropriately crops or segments a slap print image, even if a fingerprint image of slap prints does not fit in a predetermined frame or even if noise other than fingerprints to be cropped or segmented is present within a frame of a four-finger slap, by using a result of matching with rolled prints; and a processing mechanism which checks a correspondence relationship between the rolled prints and the plane prints, assesses a finger position, and detects an error of imprinting position.

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Номер записи: 58
06-03-2014 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20140062658A1
Автор: Brands Jan Rene, MEINDL Wolfgang, Vrijen Rutger Bastiaan
Принадлежит: NXP B.V.

According to an aspect of the invention, an authentication system for authenticating the identity of an electronic identification document owner is provided, which comprises an electronic identification document comprising a first communication interface and a storage unit being arranged to store reference biometric information of the electronic identification document owner, and a mobile device comprising a second communication interface being arranged to establish a communication link with the first communication interface, a camera being arranged to take a picture of the electronic identification document owner, and a program element being arranged to extract biometric information from said picture and to initiate a comparison between the reference biometric information and the extracted biometric information. 1. An authentication system for authenticating the identity of an electronic identification document owner , comprising: a first communication interface, and', 'a storage unit being arranged to store reference biometric information of the electronic identification document owner,, 'an electronic identification document comprising [ 'a secure location in which keys are stored, so that the mobile device may operate as an authenticated reader of the electronic identification document,', 'a second communication interface being arranged to establish a communication link with the first communication interface,'}, 'a camera being arranged to take a picture of the electronic identification document owner, and', 'a program element being arranged to extract biometric information from said picture and to initiate a comparison between the reference biometric information and the extracted biometric information., 'a mobile device comprising2. An authentication system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first communication interface is a radio frequency identification device.3. An authentication system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second communication interface is ...

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Номер записи: 59
13-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR OPTICALLY LIFTING A LATENT PRINT OVER A LONG DISTANCE

Номер: US20140071292A1
Автор: Miesak Edward Jozef
Принадлежит: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

A system including an imaging device, located a distance from a surface, configured to capture an image of a latent print or a contaminant on the surface at a first aspect ratio and with a first field of view on a surface, and a light emitting device, located a distance from the surface, configured to illuminate at a ultraviolet-c wavelength or a long wave infrared wavelength at the surface at a second aspect ratio equal to the first aspect ratio and with a shape of a field of view on the surface equal to the first field of view on the surface is disclosed. The captured image illustrates a reflected light image of the latent print or contaminant in a visible spectrum. A method and a non-transitory processor readable storage medium are also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:an imaging device, located a distance from a surface, configured to capture an image of a latent print or a contaminant on the surface at a first aspect ratio and with a first field of view on the surface; anda light emitting device, located a distance from the surface, configured to illuminate at a ultraviolet-c wavelength or a long wave infrared wavelength at the surface at a second aspect ratio equal to the first aspect ratio and with a shape of a field of view on the surface equal to the first field of view on the surface;wherein the captured image illustrates a reflected light image of the latent print or contaminant in a visible spectrum.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the distance from the surface is approximately 0.6 meters to approximately 3 meters.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the imaging device further comprises a lens configured provide for the imaging device to capture the image of the latent print where identification from the latent print or contaminant is determinable.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitting device comprises a lens configured to be adjusted to provide for illumination on the surface with the second aspect ratio ...

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Номер записи: 60
13-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICALLY LIFTING LATENT FINGERPRINTS FROM A NON-POLISHED AND/OR NON-FLUORESCING SURFACE

Номер: US20140071295A1
Автор: Miesak Edward Jozef
Принадлежит: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

A system including a light emitting device configured to illuminate a light at a low optical transmission wavelength upon a surface to detect a latent print or a contaminant, and an imaging device configured to operate at the wavelength emitted by the light emitting device to capture an image of the latent print or contaminant, upon the surface, that is visible in a visible spectrum is disclosed. A method and another system are also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a light emitting device configured to illuminate a light at a low optical transmission wavelength upon a surface to detect a latent print or a contaminant; andan imaging device configured to operate at the wavelength emitted by the light emitting device to capture an image of the latent print or contaminant, upon the surface;wherein the captured image illustrates a reflected light image of the latent print or contaminant in a visible spectrum.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a roughness which creates background noise when scattered ordinary light is provided to illuminate the surface claim 1 ,3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the latent print comprises a latent fingerprint claim 1 , a palm print claim 1 , or a footprint.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the contaminant comprises a foreign object claim 1 , a particulate claim 1 , a fracture in the surface or a physical defect in the surface.5. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a spectral filter configured to function with the imaging device and/or the light emitting device to limit visible wavelengths longer than the wavelength of the light illuminated by the light emitting device.6. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a spectral filter configured to function with imaging device to limit fluorescence when fluorescence is a part of a material of the latent print or contaminant.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the low optical transmission wavelength ...

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Номер записи: 61
13-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION WITH DUAL LINE SCANNER USING LINE COUNTS

Номер: US20140072187A1
Автор: RUSSO Anthony P.
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors, LLC

A fingerprint scanning and image reconstruction system and method including a fingerprint scanner providing a first scan line and a second scan line separated by a line separation distance in a scanning direction. The system includes an image reconstruction module accumulating scan lines including at least the first scan line and the second scan line over a time period t. The image reconstruction module a value for decimation (t) necessary to produce a selected y axis resolution in the scanning direction based at least in part on (line count(t)/line separation distance)*a selected y resolution, where line count(t) is the number of lines accumulated in time t, and decimation(t) indicates of whether the line count(t) is greater than or less than the number of lines accumulated as a function of the time period t that will result in a selected reconstructed image y resolution in the scanning direction. 1. A method of scanning a biometric object moving in direction of swiping and reconstructing an image of the biometric object , the method comprising:scanning a first scan line utilizing a first linear array of biometric object scanning elements and a second scan line utilizing a second linear array of biometric object scanning elements, the first linear array of biometric object scanning elements and the second linear array of biometric scanning elements being separated by a scanning line separation distance in the direction of swiping the biometric object, and sampling, respectively, at a first scanning time and a second scanning time; andreconstructing the biometric object image, based in part on at least one of the scanning line separation distance and the time period between the first scanning time and the second scanning time, without calculating a velocity of the biometric object moving in the scanning direction.2. The method of and further comprising accumulating scan lines including at least the first scan line and the second scan line during the period of time ...

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Номер записи: 62
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Fingerprint identification and verification system and method thereof

Номер: US20140072188A1
Автор: Chun-Yeh Liu, Jung-Chien Lee, Yuan-Lin Chiang
Принадлежит: Egis Technology Inc

In a fingerprint identification and verification system and its method, the system includes a Bluetooth fingerprint device, an application device, a fingerprint identification server, and an application control device. The Bluetooth fingerprint device captures a fingerprint image, extracts the minutiae data from the fingerprint image, and sends the minutiae data to the application device. The application device transmits the minutiae data and a verification request to the application control device and the application control device transmits the minutiae data to the fingerprint identification server to perform the fingerprint identification process. The fingerprint identification server sends a verification result on which the application control device depends to accept or refuse the verification request from the application device. As a result, the speed of the user's identification process can be increased by using the Bluetooth fingerprint device to derive the minutiae data.

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Номер записи: 63
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and Device for Capturing Fingerprints with Reliably High Quality Based on Fingerprint Scanners

Номер: US20140079300A1
Автор: BAUERMEISTER Andreas, WOLFER Roberto
Принадлежит: Cross Match Technologies GmbH

A method and a device for capturing fingerprints with reliably high quality based on fingerprint scanners are disclosed. The invention finds a novel possibility for capturing fingerprints of sufficiently high quality in which comprehensible feedback information of the capture process is given in real time so that the user can undertake any needed corrections of finger placement without active guidance. This object is met according to the invention in that an image processing unit is arranged downstream of the capture unit and a two-dimensional display unit is associated with the capture unit. Depending on results of the fingerprints analyzed in the image processing unit, the two-dimensional display unit displays positive real-time depictions of the fingers placed on the capture surface from an image storage having a library comprising a plurality of animated finger position images for guiding the user in a simple manner. 1. A method of capturing fingerprints of sufficiently high quality based on fingerprint scanners comprising:capturing fingerprints of fingers placed upon a capture surface as a sensor image;analyzing said sensor image for relevant objects to determine fingerprints with regard to their quantity and position on the capture surface,comparing an actual position and an actual quantity of the fingers placed on the capture surface with reference presets for the position, quantity and type of fingerprints,accessing an image storage with a library comprising a plurality of animated images corresponding to a plurality of conditions of fingers placed on the capture surface and to the reference presets, andselecting images or series of images out of the image storage which correspond to a deficient placement of fingers derived from image analysis for determining quantity and position of fingerprints and represent a positive finger depiction that shows the fingers as a back view seen by a person who placed the fingers on the capture surface, anddisplaying the ...

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Номер записи: 64
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Biometric Authentication Device and Method

Номер: US20140086459A1
Автор: Chang Chien Chia Ching, Chen Chih Cheng, Pan Jin Shan
Принадлежит: TRUELIGHT CORPORATION

A biometric authentication device uses IR-VCSELs as light sources for performing a better biometric authentication by providing clearer images. A light guide module is introduced to minimize the size of the device. Moreover, the biometric authentication device uses a single image sensing module to gather the vein image and the fingerprint image into the same detection signal which is then analyzed and compared with the pre-stored vein feature data and fingerprint feature data. Therefore, the biometric authentication device can achieve an approach in lowering hardware costs, simplifying circuit designs and providing an outstanding performance. 1. A biometric authentication device , for authenticating at least a biometric on a portion of a creature (portion-to-be-verified or PTBV , thereinafter) , comprising:a carrier base, having an upper opening for receiving the PTBV, which the upper opening further has a base plane and at least one lateral surface;a position structure, located at the carrier base at a position respective to the upper opening, being used to assist the PTBV to anchor at a predetermined position at the carrier base in the upper opening;at least one light source unit, located at the at least one lateral surface of the carrier base respective to the upper opening; in the case that the PTBV reaches the predetermined position, the at least one light source unit being positioned laterally to the PTBV, and the at least one light source unit being able to project at least one lateral light onto the PTBV so as to generate and at least one corresponding image response; andan image-sensing unit, located inside the carrier base to receive the at least one image response and further to form thereby a corresponding detection signal readable to a computer;wherein the at least one light source unit further includes a plurality of Infra-red Vertical-cavity Surface-emitting Lasers (IR-VCSELs), and a vertical height h1 between a mean central point of the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 65
27-03-2014 дата публикации

FINGER GUIDE DEVICE WITH CIRCUMSCRIBING RING

Номер: US20140086460A1
Автор: Bechtel J. Scott
Принадлежит: Pen-One, Inc.

A finger guide device that positions a finger (or minutiae containing digit) of a human subject on a fingerprint sensor in a manner optimal for the data capture operation of authentication or identification of said subject wherein a relevant portion of the finger is in alignment with a sensor or scanner. The finger guide device may also be used for enrollment of the initial fingerprint data into the system. The device may contain an outer surface ridge which feels somewhat uncomfortable due to application of a high pressure per square inch on small areas of the finger where the finger is incorrectly positioned to encourage correct placement of the finger. The finger guide device may have a curved inside surface to contour to a wide variety of fingertip shapes and sizes, wherein the sides and front have shorter radii of curvature than the reward portion of the finger guide device. 1. A finger guide device for mounting in alignment with a fingerprint sensor , the fingerprint sensor being disposed in a position of a global minimum relative to said finger guide device , the finger guide device having side surfaces that form a recess for receiving a finger , the side surfaces having a coefficient of friction that is sufficiently low for enabling the finger to slide downwardly until reaching a stable position of global minimum over the fingerprint sensor , the side surfaces of the finger guide device having a forward and backward portion , the side surfaces of the finger guide device having side edges ,whereby the finger guide device aligns the finger with the fingerprint sensor in essentially the same position in an axial direction to capture a relevant portion of the finger, said axial alignment occurring along a forward and backward portion of the finger guide device, the forward and backward portion of the side surfaces of the finger guide device guiding the finger toward the same position in the axial direction onto the fingerprint sensor in a repeatable manner for ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Low Power Navigation Devices, Systems and Methods

Номер: US20140093143A1
Автор: Bellman Charles, Chan Philip Yiu Kwong, Davis Bjoren, DEAN Gregory Lewis, JANDU Jaswinder, RUSSO Anthony P., Schwab Frank, THOMPSON Erik Jonathon
Принадлежит: Validity Sensors, Inc.

A system and method are disclosed for conserving power during navigation, e.g., user device pointer/cursor navigation, using a fingerprint image sensor, that may comprise processing, via a computing device, fingerprint image sensor data indicative of finger position and movement with respect to a fingerprint image sensor surface in a finger navigation mode to determine if the finger is in a first finger navigation mode; processing, via the computing device, fingerprint image sensor data indicative of finger position and movement with respect to a fingerprint image sensor surface in a finger navigation mode to determine if the finger is in a second finger navigation mode; and transitioning, via the computing device, the fingerprint image sensor from a first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, based on detecting a transition from the first finger navigation mode to the second finger navigation mode. 1. A method for conserving power during navigation using a fingerprint image sensor , comprising:processing, via a computing device, fingerprint image sensor data indicative of finger position and movement with respect to a fingerprint image sensor surface in a finger navigation mode to determine if the finger is in a first finger navigation mode;processing, via the computing device, fingerprint image sensor data indicative of finger position and movement with respect to a fingerprint image sensor surface in a finger navigation mode to determine if the finger is in a second finger navigation mode; andtransitioning, via the computing device, the fingerprint image sensor from a first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, based on detecting a transition from the first finger navigation mode to the second finger navigation mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first navigation mode is indicated by the finger being detected to relatively quickly be alternately in contact with and not in contact with the finger sensor surface.3. ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-04-2014 дата публикации

More-Secure Hardware Token

Номер: US20140093144A1
Автор: Feekes Dannie Gerrit
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure is generally directed to authenticating the identity of a user with a secure hardware token that stores the user's biometric data. The hardware token may perform a method of verifying the identity of a user which includes establishing a secure session with an interrogator device that obtained a scan of an unknown user's fingerprint. The hardware token then receives a representation of the obtained fingerprint image from the interrogator device. A fingerprint template associated with an authorized user is accessed from memory. Then, a comparison is performed between the fingerprint image received from the interrogator device and the fingerprint template associated with the authorized user. 1. A hardware token configured to perform a method of verifying the identity of a user , the method comprising:establishing a secure session with an interrogator device that obtained a scan of an unknown user's fingerprint;receiving a representation of the obtained fingerprint image from the interrogator device;accessing a fingerprint template associated with an authorized user from memory on the hardware token;performing a comparison, on the hardware token, between the fingerprint image received from the interrogator device with the fingerprint template associated with the authorized user; andproviding the integrator device a signal indicative of whether the identity of the user is verified.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint template data is stored on the hardware token in an encrypted state and wherein a key transmitted by the interrogator is configured to decrypt the fingerprint template data.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint template data is stored on the hardware token in an one-time writable non-volatile memory. This application claims the benefit of the following provisional patent applications which are herein incorporated by reference: (1). Provisional Patent Application No. 61/708,236 filed on ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Algorithms For Hardware-Oriented Biometric Matching

Номер: US20140093145A1
Автор: Feekes Dannie Gerrit
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides an integrated circuit configured to perform a method of filtering biometric data as a stream of fingerprint image data is received. The method implemented by the integrated circuit includes receiving an incoming stream of biometric data from a biometric sensor; counting the number of bytes that exceed a programmable threshold over a given area as the data is received from the biometric sensor; and using the count for the given area to dynamically adjust the filter logic that is applied within the given area. 1receiving an incoming stream of biometric data from a biometric sensor;counting the number of bytes that exceed a programmable threshold over a given area as the data is received from the biometric sensor; andusing the count for the given area area to dynamically adjust the filter logic that is applied within the given area.. An integrated circuit configured to perform a method of filtering biometric data as a stream of fingerprint image data is received, the method comprising: This application claims the benefit of the following provisional patent applications which are herein incorporated by reference: (1). Provisional Patent Application No. 61/709,131 filed on Oct. 2, 2012; Provisional Patent Application No. 61/709,267 filed on Oct. 3, 2012; and Provisional Patent Application No. 61/709,358 filed on Oct. 4, 2012.Biometric identification and verification has increasingly been put forward as a solution to solving the increasing growth of various forms of identity theft and fraud. In this regard, biometrics is the use of biological or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, retina, voice, signature, keystroke patterns etc. to uniquely identify a person. Among the different forms of biometrics, fingerprint-based identification is the most reliable and popular method and is currently applied in certain types of applications. The patterns formed by the lines or ridges that make-up a fingerprint are unique and immutable for ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-04-2014 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL MINUTIAE EXTRACTION IN THREE DIMENSIONAL SCANS

Номер: US20140093146A1
Автор: Inanc Tamer, Shafaei Sara
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

A system and method extract a plurality of three dimensional identification minutiae from a three dimensional image of a biometric identification feature. The extracted three dimensional identification minutiae from the three dimensional image may be compared to one or more sets of three dimensional identification minutiae to determine an identification and/or confirm an identification. In a preferred embodiment, the system and method extract three dimensional identification minutiae from a three dimensional image of a fingerprint, and compare the extracted three dimensional identification minutiae from the fingerprint to one or more sets of three dimensional identification minutiae associated with previously classified fingerprints to determine and/or confirm an identification. 1. A method of analyzing a three dimensional image of a biometric identification feature , the method comprising:receiving the three dimensional image;analyzing the three dimensional image to identify at least one identification minutiae of the biometric identification feature in the three dimensional image; andgenerating an identification minutiae dataset based on the identified identification minutiae.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing the identification minutiae dataset of the three dimensional image to a plurality of identification minutiae datasets each associated with an identity of a person; anddetermining an identity of a person associated with the identification feature of the three dimensional image responsive to matching the identification minutiae dataset of the three dimensional image to a identification minutiae dataset associated with the identity of the person.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing the identification minutiae dataset of the three dimensional image to an identification minutiae dataset associated with an identity of a person to confirm the identity of the person based on the identification feature of the three dimensional ...

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Номер записи: 70
10-04-2014 дата публикации

ANTI-SHOCK RELIEF PRINT SCANNING

Номер: US20140099006A1
Автор: Frye Fred
Принадлежит: IB Korea Ltd.

One or more techniques, devices and/or systems are disclosed for mitigating a perceived electrical sensation for a relief print scanning device. A current determination component can be used to identify an electrical current configuration that provides a mitigated electrical sensation to the user, for use with an electroluminescent-based relief print scanning device. The electrical current configuration can be identified using one or more image characteristics of a relief print image, which is captured by the devices using the current configuration. A current adjusting component, can be operably coupled with the current determination component, and may be used to adjust the current configuration, where the adjustment can be based on current adjustment data that is provided by the current determination component, based on the image characteristics. 1. A system for mitigating perceived electrical sensation for a relief print scanning device , comprising:a current determination component configured to identify a desired current configuration for electrical current provided to an electroluminescent-based relief print scanning device, based at least upon a first image characteristic of a first relief print image, the first relief print image provided by the relief print scanning device utilizing a first current configuration of the electrical current; anda current adjusting component, operably coupled with the current determination component, and configured to adjust the first current configuration, resulting in a second current configuration, based at least upon current adjustment data provided by the current determination component.2. The system of claim 1 , the current determination component configured to compare the first image characteristic of a first relief print image with a corresponding image characteristic threshold claim 1 , resulting in the current adjustment data if the first image characteristic does not meet the corresponding image characteristic ...

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Номер записи: 71
05-01-2017 дата публикации

BIOMETRICS INFORMATION REGISTRATION METHOD, BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION METHOD, BIOMETRICS INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEVICE AND BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20170000411A1
Автор: Komura Kazuhiro
Принадлежит:

A biometrics information registration method for causing a computer to execute a process including extracting vein data representing a vein image and a feature amount from an image obtained by an image obtainment unit; and making a storage unit store the vein data and the feature amount, wherein the feature amount includes a first feature amount representing a relationship between two of a plurality of segments obtained by vectorizing the vein image. 1. A biometrics information registration method for causing a computer to execute a process comprising:extracting vein data representing a vein image and a feature amount from an image obtained by an image obtainment unit; andmaking a storage unit store the vein data and the feature amount, whereinthe feature amount includes a first feature amount representing a relationship between two of a plurality of segments obtained by vectorizing the vein image.2. The biometrics information registration method according to claim 1 , whereinthe first feature amount represents a frequency distribution of angles obtained by obtaining an angle between divisional segments respectively of the two segments for each of all combinations of divisional segments respectively of the two segments.3. The biometrics information registration method according to claim 2 , whereinthe first feature amount is obtained for each of a plurality of areas when the image is divided into the plurality of areas by a first division pattern.4. The biometrics information registration method according to claim 1 , whereinthe feature amount includes a second feature amount representing a frequency distribution of directions obtained by obtaining a direction of an angle between divisional segments respectively of the two segments for each of all combinations of divisional segments respectively of the two segments.5. The biometrics information registration method according to claim 4 , whereinthe second feature amount is obtained for each of a plurality of areas ...

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Номер записи: 72
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Start switch device

Номер: US20220001837A1
Автор: Naoyuki Takada, Tomoyuki Funayama, Yo IKEDA, Yuya Goto
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd, Toyota Motor Corp

A start switch device includes a start button configured to send a command to start or stop a vehicle drive device, a biometric sensor arranged on the start button for reading a biometric information of an operator to operate an operating surface of the start button, a light source configured to emit an illuminating light from an inside of the start button toward the operating surface, and a design part arranged around the biometric sensor on the operating surface and configured to define a design on the operating surface by the illuminating light transmitted therethrough.

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Номер записи: 73
06-01-2022 дата публикации

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MODULE

Номер: US20220004051A1
Автор: WEI Qi
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A liquid crystal display module includes a display panel and a backlight module. The display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate disposed opposite to each other, a liquid crystal layer, a first polarizer, and a plurality of fingerprint recognition units. The first substrate includes filter parts and light shielding parts. The first polarizer uses a patterned polarizer. The display panel can realize fingerprint identification while displaying. The fingerprint recognition unit is provided with an analyzer unit to avoid crosstalk. 1. A liquid crystal display module , comprising:a display panel; anda backlight module disposed at a back of the display panel;wherein the display panel comprises:a first substrate comprising a plurality of filter parts disposed at intervals and light shielding parts disposed between at least two adjacent filter parts;a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate;a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate;a first polarizer comprising a first area and a second area, wherein the first area corresponds to the filter parts, the second area corresponds to the light shielding parts, a polarization direction of the first area is perpendicular to a polarization direction of the second area, and the first polarizer is a metal wire grid polarizer; anda plurality of fingerprint identification units disposed between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer;wherein light emitted by the backlight module passes through the filter parts to diffusely reflect on a surface of a touched body and form reflected light, and at least part of the reflected light passes through the second area and reaches the fingerprint identification units to form a fingerprint image.2. The liquid crystal display module according to claim 1 , wherein the display panel further comprises a plurality of analyzer units claim 1 , the analyzer unit are disposed between the second area and the fingerprint ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-01-2018 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Номер: US20180001735A1
Автор: Chuang Chi-Sheng
Принадлежит: Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

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Номер записи: 75
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC BASED SELF-SOVEREIGN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20220004610A1
Автор: MALLESAN Saravanan, MAXWELL Lachlan, McManus Jean M., Pacella Dante J., Sardesai Ashish A., Sattler Lee Edward, Tadayon Mani
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The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementations for authenticating a user. A first request is received to set up authentication information with respect to a user, wherein the first request specifies a type of information to be used for future authentication of the user. It is determined whether the type of information related to the user poses risks based on a reverse information search result. The type of information for being used for future authentication of the user is rejected when the type of information is determined to pose risks. 1. A method , implemented on a machine having at least one processor , storage , and a communication platform for authenticating a user , comprising:receiving a first request to set up authentication information with respect to a user, wherein the authentication information specifies a type of information to be used for future authentication of the user; searching information related to the user from at least one accessible source, and', 'determining that the searched information comprises the type of information to be used for future authentication of the user; and, 'performing, in response to receiving the first request, a reverse information search byadjusting, based on the searched information comprising the type of information to be used for future authentication of the user, the authentication information with respect to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on the reverse information search, whether the type of information related to the user poses risks.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of adjusting comprises:if the type of information related to the user poses risks, rejecting the type of information for being used for future authentication of the user.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of adjusting comprises:if the type of information related to the user poses risks, replacing the type of information with another type of information ...

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Номер записи: 76
06-01-2022 дата публикации

CARDIAC MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220004658A1
Автор: Contreras Johanna Paola, Dutta Apratim
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An identification system including a first biometric identifier, a second biometric identifier, a first cardiac identifier logically related to the first biometric identifier, a second cardiac identifier logically related to the second biometric identifier, where the identity of a user is verified using the biometric identifiers and the cardiac identifiers. 1. An identification system including:a first biometric identifier;a second biometric identifier;a first cardiac identifier logically related to the first biometric identifier;a second cardiac identifier logically related to the second biometric identifier,wherein,the identity of a user is verified using the biometric identifiers and the cardiac identifiers.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first biometric identifier is gathered simultaneously with the first cardiac identifier.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second biometric identifier is gathered simultaneously with the second cardiac identifier.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first biometric identifier is one of a fingerprint claim 1 , a facial feature or a iris pattern.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second is one of a fingerprint claim 1 , a facial feature or a iris pattern.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first cardiac identifier is at least one point on an electrocardiogram.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second cardiac identifier is the least one point on an electrocardiogram.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second cardiac identifiers are normalized.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the normalized cardiac identifiers are logically related to the first biometric identifier and the second biometric identifier.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biometric and cardiac identifiers are gathered from a mobile communication device.11. A method of identifying a user of a device claim 1 , the method including the steps of:gathering a first biometric identifier;gathering a second biometric identifier; ...

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Номер записи: 77
06-01-2022 дата публикации

FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION CIRCUIT AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF, FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION MODULE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20220004729A1
Автор: Cao Xueyou, Cui Liang, Ding Xiaoliang, LI Xiufeng, Li Yangbing, Liu Yingming, Wang Haisheng, Wang Pengpeng, WANG Yubo
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A fingerprint identification circuit and a driving method thereof, a fingerprint identification module, and a display device are provided. The fingerprint identification circuit includes a plurality of first signal receiving circuit groups, a plurality of second signal receiving circuit groups, and a plurality of first signal acquisition lines. The plurality of first signal acquisition lines are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first signal receiving circuit groups, and each first signal acquisition line is connected with multiple first acquisition signal input terminals of multiple signal receiving circuits in a corresponding one of the first signal receiving circuit groups. 1. A fingerprint identification circuit , comprising:a plurality of signal receiving circuits, arranged in an array along a first direction and a second direction to form a plurality of first signal receiving circuit groups arranged along the first direction and extending along the second direction and a plurality of second signal receiving circuit groups arranged along the second direction and extending along the first direction; anda plurality of first signal acquisition lines, each of the first signal acquisition lines extending along the second direction, the plurality of first signal acquisition lines arranged along the first direction,wherein each of the signal receiving circuits comprises an acquisition sub-circuit and an output sub-circuit, the acquisition sub-circuit comprises a first acquisition signal input terminal and a first acquisition signal output terminal, the output sub-circuit comprises a first read control terminal, a first data output terminal, and a data input terminal, the first acquisition signal output terminal and the data input terminal are connected to a first node, the first node is configured to be connected with a receiving electrode of an ultrasonic sensor,the plurality of first signal acquisition lines are arranged in one-to-one ...

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Номер записи: 78
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BIOACOUSTIC AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20220004730A1
Автор: CATTON Phil, LAU Wai, WRIGHT Christopher
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According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments there is provided an apparatus comprising means for: determining at least two locations at which a user touches a device; selecting a first location and a second location from the at least two locations to define a transmission path for an acoustic signal through the user; applying an acoustic signal to the user through the first location; detecting an acoustic signal transmitted through the user at the second location; and analysing the detected acoustic signal to determine if it is indicative of transmission of the applied acoustic signal through an authorised user based on a known bioacoustic signature of the authorised user. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code;the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to:determine at least two locations at which a user touches a device;select a first location and a second location from the at least two locations to define a transmission path for an acoustic signal through the user;apply an acoustic signal to the user through the first location;detect an acoustic signal transmitted through the user at the second location;analyse the detected acoustic signal to determine if it is indicative of transmission of the applied acoustic signal through an authorised user based on a known bioacoustic signature of the authorised user.2. The apparatus of wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to claim 1 , with the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the apparatus to:for the at least two touch locations, determine which parts of the user's hand provide the touch contact.3. The apparatus of wherein selecting the first location and a second location comprises: identifying available transmission paths claim 2 , for an acoustic signal claim 2 , through the user between the parts of the user's hand ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION, BIOMETRIC SENSOR, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20220004731A1
Автор: Cao Xueyou, CHEN Xiaochuan, LI Changfeng, Liu Yingming, QIN Yunke, Wang Haisheng, Wang Lei
Принадлежит: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

A method for detecting a biometric information includes providing a biometric sensor including a base substrate, a light emitting layer and a touch detection layer on the base substrate, an encapsulating cover on a side of the light emitting layer away from the base substrate, and a photo-sensing layer between the light emitting layer and the base substrate; determining a touch position of a touch by a touch sensing circuit; determining a scanning region based on the touch position; controlling the light emitting layer to form a scanning light source to scan the scanning region in a scanning pattern, the scanning region encompassing the touch position; determining a light intensity distribution of a reflected light reflected by the surface of the biometric sensor in touch with the skin of the user based on signals from the plurality of photosensors; and determining the biometric information based on the light intensity distribution. 1. A method for detecting a biometric information , comprising:providing a biometric sensor comprising a base substrate, a light emitting layer and a touch detection layer on the base substrate, an encapsulating cover on a side of the light emitting layer away from the base substrate, and a photo-sensing layer between the light emitting layer and the base substrate;determining a touch position of a touch by a touch sensing circuit;determining a scanning region based on the touch position;controlling the light emitting layer to form a scanning light source to scan the scanning region in a scanning pattern, the scanning region encompassing the touch position;detecting at least a portion of a light totally reflected by a surface of the biometric sensor in touch with a skin of a user by a plurality of photosensors in the photo-sensing layer;determining a light intensity distribution of a reflected light reflected by the surface of the biometric sensor in touch with the skin of the user based on signals from the plurality of photosensors; ...

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Номер записи: 80
06-01-2022 дата публикации

FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION APPARATUS

Номер: US20220004734A1
Автор: Chan Cheng-Hsun, Chen Ji-Ting, Lin Wu-Wei
Принадлежит: NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

A fingerprint recognition apparatus including a frontplane, a backplane and a display medium layer is provided. The frontplane includes an upper substrate, a black matrix layer, a color filter layer, and a plurality of filtering elements. The black matrix layer is disposed on the upper substrate, and the color filter layer is disposed on the black matrix layer. The black matrix layer includes a plurality of pixel apertures and a plurality of first apertures. The filtering elements cover the first apertures and the filtering elements. The backplane includes a lower substrate and a sensor layer. The sensor layer includes a plurality of photo sensing elements. The photo sensing elements are configured to receive reflected lights from an object through the first apertures and the filtering elements. Areas of the photo sensing elements are overlapped with the first apertures in a longitudinal direction. The display medium layer is disposed between the frontplane and the backplane. 1. A fingerprint recognition apparatus , comprising:a frontplane, comprising an upper substrate, a black matrix layer disposed on the upper substrate, and a color filter layer disposed on the black matrix layer, and a plurality of filtering elements, wherein the black matrix layer comprises a plurality of pixel apertures and a plurality of first apertures, and the filtering elements cover the first apertures of the black matrix layer;a backplane, comprising a lower substrate and a sensor layer comprising a plurality of photo sensing elements, wherein the photo sensing elements are configured to receive reflected lights from an object through the first apertures and the filtering elements, and areas of the photo sensing elements are overlapped with the first apertures in a longitudinal direction; anda display medium layer, disposed between the frontplane and the backplane.2. The fingerprint recognition apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the areas of the photo sensing elements are not overlapped with ...

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Номер записи: 81
01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY HAVING OFFSET STRUCTURE OF DECORATIVE PART AND STRUCTURE OF FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY

Номер: US20150002993A1
Автор: Kim Young-Ho, Lee Ho-jun
Принадлежит: Dreamtech Co., Ltd

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fingerprint recognition home key having an offset structure of a decorative part. The method includes: (a) preparing an injection molded product having a shape of a home key and provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor, (b) applying a bonding material or an adhesive to an upper side of a film of the fingerprint recognition sensor, (c) bonding an external member to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor to which the bonding material or the adhesive is applied, and (d) assembling the decorative part to have a height difference from to the external member. 1. A method of manufacturing a fingerprint recognition home key having an offset structure of a decorative part , comprising:(a) preparing an injection molded product having a shape of a home key and provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor;(b) applying a bonding material or an adhesive to an upper side of a film of the fingerprint recognition sensor;(c) bonding an external member to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor to which the bonding material or the adhesive is applied; and(d) assembling the decorative part to have a height difference from the external member.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the height difference between the external member and the decorative part ranges from 30 μm to 150 μm.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the applying a bonding material or an adhesive comprises applying the bonding material or the adhesive to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor claim 1 , or attaching a double-sided tape thereto.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises general glass or tempered glass.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises general glass or tempered glass having a thickness of 40 μm to 100 μm.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises sapphire glass.7. ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-01-2015 дата публикации

TECHNIQUES FOR USER AUTHENTICATION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE VIA PATTERN RECOGNITION

Номер: US20150003693A1
Автор: Baca Jim S., Boelter Joshua, Kohlenberg Tobias, Price Mark H., Stanasolovich David
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Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques for detecting one or more inputs on a back side of a housing an determining a pattern based on the detected one or more inputs on the back side of the housing. Once a pattern is determined, a pattern characteristic based on the pattern may be determined and a user may be authenticated based on a comparison of the pattern characteristic and stored data. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 123-. (canceled)25. The apparatus of claim 24 , the pattern comprising at least one of an order of the one or more inputs claim 24 , a relative placement of the one or more inputs claim 24 , a distance between the one or more inputs claim 24 , and a pressure of the one or more inputs claim 24 , and the authentication component to authenticate based on the pattern characteristic of the pattern or combination of patterns.26. The apparatus of claim 24 , the sensor component to detect one or more inputs on the front side of the housing claim 24 , and the authentication component to authenticate the user based on the comparison of the pattern characteristic of the detected one or more inputs on the back side and the detected one or more inputs on the front side claim 24 , and the stored data.27. The apparatus of claim 26 , the authentication component to authenticate based on the pattern characteristic of the detected one or more inputs on the back side of the housing at a first location and the detected one or more inputs on the front side of the housing at a second location.28. The apparatus of claim 26 , the one or more inputs on the back side of the housing and the one or more inputs on the front side of the housing occur substantially simultaneously.29. The apparatus of claim 24 , the authentication component to authenticate based on the pattern characteristic of a degree of pressure of the one or more inputs at one or more locations on the back side of the housing corresponding to the ...

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Номер записи: 83
05-01-2017 дата публикации

OPTICAL FINGERPRINT IMAGING USING HOLOGRAPHY

Номер: US20170003649A1
Автор: Sinha Supriyo
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Various systems for imaging are provided. An electronic device includes a biometric sensor and a processing system. The biometric sensor includes an illuminator, a mirror, a biometric sensor array and a beam splitter. The beam splitter splits a beam received from the illuminator into a first beam incident on a biometric sensing area and a second beam incident on the mirror. The beam splitter combines the reflected beams from the biometric sensing area and the mirror. Thereafter, the processing system receives data from the sensor array and reconstructs the biometric image. 1. An electronic device comprising:a biometric sensor, the biometric sensor comprising:an illuminator;a mirror;a biometric sensor array; and split a beam received from the illuminator into a first beam incident on a biometric sensing area and a second beam incident on the mirror; and', 'combine a reflected first beam reflected from the biometric sensing area and a reflected second beam reflected from the mirror into a third beam incident on the sensor array, wherein the reflected first beam and the reflected second beam are combined off-axis with respect to each other in the third beam;, 'a beam splitter, the beam splitter configured to transform pixel data from the sensor array into a frequency spectrum, the frequency spectrum including a zeroth order image, a real image, and a virtual image;', 'filter the frequency spectrum outside of a frequency range corresponding to the real image; and', 'reconstruct the filtered frequency spectrum into a biometric image., 'a processing system coupled to the sensor array, the processing system configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the biometric sensor is a fingerprint sensor.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a protective layer disposed over the beam splitter claim 1 , wherein the biometric sensing area is at an upper surface of the protective layer.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the protective layer ...

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Номер записи: 84
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ACTIVE MATRIX CAPACITIVE FINGERPRINT SENSOR WITH 2-TFT PIXEL ARCHITECTURE FOR DISPLAY INTEGRATION

Номер: US20170003770A1
Автор: AKHAVAN FOMANI Arash, Smith Patrick
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Embodiments described herein include an input device including an array of sensing pixels configured to sense an input object in a sensing region. Each of the sensing pixels includes a sense element and a first transistor, wherein the first transistor includes a gate terminal connected to a row select line and a second terminal connected to the sense element. Each of the sensing pixels also includes a second transistor, wherein the second transistor includes a gate terminal connected to the sense element and the second terminal of the first transistor, and wherein the second transistor further includes a second terminal connected to a column output line. 1. An input device , comprising: a sense element;', 'a first transistor, wherein the first transistor comprises a gate terminal connected to a row select line and a second terminal connected to the sense element; and', 'a second transistor, wherein the second transistor comprises a gate terminal connected to the sense element and the second terminal of the first transistor, and wherein the second transistor further comprises a second terminal connected to a column output line., 'an array of sensing pixels configured to sense an input object in a sensing region, each of the sensing pixels comprising2. The input device of claim 1 , further comprising:a reference capacitor disposed between the gate terminal of the second transistor and the second terminal of the second transistor.3. The input device of claim 1 , further comprising: 'a current sensing amplifier circuit connected to the column output line and configured to measure a current representing the input object.', 'a processing system, comprising4. The input device of claim 1 , wherein the second transistor further comprises a third terminal connected to a column supply line claim 1 , and wherein the first transistor further comprises a third terminal connected to an enable line.5. The input device of claim 3 , wherein the processing system further comprises:a ...

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Номер записи: 85
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ACTIVE MATRIX CAPACITIVE FINGERPRINT SENSOR WITH 1-TFT PIXEL ARCHITECTURE FOR DISPLAY INTEGRATION

Номер: US20170003777A1
Автор: AKHAVAN FOMANI Arash, Hargreaves Kirk, Shepelev Petr, Smith Patrick
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Embodiments described herein include a method for operating an input device by applying a charge voltage to a sense element through a first transistor that is between the sense element and a column output line and a first switch that is between the column output line and a drive voltage. The method also includes storing an electric charge on the sense element, wherein the electric charge comprises a magnitude corresponding to a feature of an input object. The method also includes driving a gate terminal of the first transistor low and disconnecting the charge voltage via the first switch. The method further includes transferring the electric charge to a feedback capacitor. 1. A processing system for operating an input device , comprising: an amplifier circuit connected to a feedback capacitor and a reset switch;', 'a first switch configured to connect and disconnect a column output line to a drive voltage; and', 'a second switch configured to connect and disconnect the column output line to the amplifier circuit;', apply the drive voltage to a sense element;', 'bias the column output line to ground while the sense element is disconnected from the column output line; and', 'read out a resulting signal from the sense element., 'wherein the drive/readout circuit is configured to], 'a drive/readout circuit comprising2. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein the resulting signal corresponds to a capacitance formed between the sense element and an input object in a sensing region.3. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein the drive/readout circuit further comprises a feedback switch claim 1 , wherein the feedback capacitor is configured to accumulate a charge over one or more charge and discharge cycles of the sense element using the feedback switch.4. The processing system of claim 3 , wherein the feedback switch is further configured to connect and disconnect the feedback capacitor to an input of the amplifier circuit.5. The processing system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 86
05-01-2017 дата публикации

LIGHT SENSITIVE DISPLAY WITH SWITCHABLE DETECTION MODES

Номер: US20170003827A1
Автор: ABILEAH Adiel, den Boer Willem
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A display device including a surface for viewing an image comprising a stack of layers configured to display the image. A processor is configured to include switchable detection modes. Each mode is preconfigured to detect an object on or near the surface based on a given sensitivity to light, and has a different sensitivity than other of the modes. 1. (canceled)2. A device , comprising:a stack of layers having a surface and being configured to display an image,multiple light sensitive elements included in the stack of layers, anda processor configured to selectively operate in any one of multiple detection modes in which the processor detects an object on or near the surface in response to light based on a preconfigured sensitivity to light associated with the light sensitive elements,whereinthe preconfigured sensitivity to light according to which the processor detects an object when operating in one of the detection modes differs from the preconfigured sensitivity to light according to which the processor detects an object when operating in other of the detection modes,the multiple light sensitive elements being configured to generate data indicative of a fingerprint when a finger is on or near the surface of the stack of layers, andthe processor being configured to identify the fingerprint based on the data from the multiple light sensitive elements.3. The device of claim 2 , comprising:at least a first region in the stack of layers comprising a first density of the light sensitive elements and at least a second region in the stack of layers comprising a second density of the light sensitive elements, the first density being greater than the second density.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the first region comprises multiple sub-pixels and wherein at least one of the light sensitive elements is associated with each of the multiple sub-pixels.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the stack of layers comprises multiple sub-pixels and wherein at least one of the light ...

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Номер записи: 87
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Multi-touch surface authentication using authentication object

Номер: US20160004407A1
Автор: Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis, Robin Christiaan Antonius Brouns, Roel Peter Geert Cuppen
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

The invention relates to a system ( 102 ) for user authentication, particularly suited for authentication of groups of users in hospital environments. The system ( 102 ) comprises an authentication object ( 104 ) provided with a redefined geometrical pattern ( 106 ) for authenticating the user. The system ( 102 ) furthermore comprises a multi-touch surface ( 108 ) provided with a primary layer ( 112 ) and a secondary layer ( 114 ). The multi-touch surface ( 108 ) is configured for generating in response to the pre-defined geometrical pattern ( 106 ) being brought into contact with the primary layer ( 112 ) a corresponding pattern of electric interaction between the primary and secondary layers thereby enabling unique authentication based on said pattern of electric interaction.

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Номер записи: 88
07-01-2021 дата публикации

A METHOD OF ANALYSING A SKIN-PRINT

Номер: US20210003599A1
Автор: Hudson Mark, Russell David Andrew, Walker Jeremy Nigel Burgess, Wilson Paul
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A method of analysing a skin-print comprises: receiving a skin-print on a substrate; performing a quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print; performing a chemical analysis of the skin-print to detect for the presence of one or more chemical species and thereby provide a chemical test result; and storing or transmitting the chemical test result together with the quantity score. 1. A method of analysing a skin-print , the method comprising:receiving a skin-print on a substrate;performing a quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print;performing a chemical analysis of the skin-print to detect for the presence of one or more chemical species and thereby provide a chemical test result;storing or transmitting the chemical test result together with the quantity score.2. The method of wherein performing the quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print comprises determining a volume of skin-print received on the substrate.3. The method of wherein the step of determining the volume of skin-print received on the substrate involves measuring one or more attributes of the skin-print received on the substrate and using the one or more measured attributes to calculate the volume of the skin-print.4. The method of wherein performing the quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print comprises determining a mass of skin-print received on the substrate.5. The method of wherein the step of determining the mass of skin-print received on the substrate involves measuring one or more attributes of the skin-print received on the substrate and using the one or more measured attributes to calculate the mass of the skin-print.6. The method of any preceding claim wherein performing the quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print comprises performing an optical analysis of the skin-print.7. The method of wherein performing the quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print comprises using an optical ...

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Номер записи: 89
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COARSE-TO-FINE RIDGE-BASED BIOMETRIC IMAGE ALIGNMENT

Номер: US20170004341A1
Автор: CHINNI Krishna, OREIFEJ Omar, Schwartz Adam, Sengupta Kuntal
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Systems and methods for aligning images are disclosed. A method includes: receiving a first skeletonized biometric image; generating a first coarse representation of the first skeletonized biometric image; identifying a set of candidate transformations that align the first skeletonized biometric image to a second skeletonized biometric image based on comparing transformed versions of the first coarse representation to a second coarse representation of the second skeletonized biometric image; selecting a first candidate transformation as the candidate transformation that minimizes a difference metric between a transformed version of the first skeletonized biometric image and the second skeletonized biometric image; and determining whether the first skeletonized biometric image transformed by the first candidate transformation matches the second skeletonized biometric image, wherein the first skeletonized biometric image transformed by the first candidate transformation matches the second skeletonized biometric image if the difference metric satisfies a threshold. 1. A processing system , comprising:a processor; and generating a first orientation map corresponding to the first image;', 'determining a set of candidate transformations that, when applied to the first orientation map, align a transformed version of the first orientation map to a second orientation map corresponding to the second image;', applying the candidate transformation to the first image to generate a transformed first image, and', 'calculating a difference metric between the transformed first image and the second image; and, 'for each candidate transformation in the set of candidate transformations, 'selecting a first candidate transformation from the set of candidate transformations that, when applied to the first image, minimizes the difference metric between the transformed first image and the second image., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the ...

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Номер записи: 90
05-01-2017 дата публикации

FINGERPRINT SENSING DEVICE COMPRISING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN

Номер: US20170004342A1
Автор: Rommel Sonja
Принадлежит: Fingerprint Cards AB

There is provided a fingerprint sensing device comprising: a sensing chip comprising an array of sensing elements, the sensing elements being configured to be connected to readout circuitry for detecting a capacitive coupling between each of the sensing elements and a finger placed on a sensing surface of the sensing device; a cover layer arranged vertically above the sensing elements to cover at least a portions of the sensing elements, wherein an outer surface of the cover layer form the sensing surface of the sensing device; wherein the cover layer comprises a three-dimensional pattern configured to reduce the amount of reflected light within a predetermined sub-range of the visible range. There is also provided a method for manufacturing a fingerprint sensing device. 1. A fingerprint sensing device comprising:a sensing chip comprising an array of sensing elements, said sensing elements being configured to be connected to readout circuitry for detecting a capacitive coupling between each of said sensing elements and a finger placed on a sensing surface of said sensing device;a cover layer arranged vertically above said sensing elements to cover at least a portions of said sensing elements, wherein an outer surface of said cover layer form said sensing surface of said sensing device;wherein said cover layer comprises a three-dimensional pattern configured to reduce an amount of reflected light within a predetermined sub-range of a visible range.2. The sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein said three-dimensional pattern is a plasmonic array comprising a plurality of electrically conductive nanostructures claim 1 , wherein said nanostructures are galvanically isolated from each other.3. The sensing device according to claim 2 , wherein a size claim 2 , shape and distribution of said nanostructures is selected to form a plasmonic array configured to reduce the amount of reflected light within a predetermined sub-range of the visible range.4. The sensing ...

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Номер записи: 91
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Touch Panel with Fingerprint Identification Function and Method for Fabricating the Same

Номер: US20170004343A1
Автор: Jiang Yau-Chen, Lai Bin, Lee Yuh-Wen, Xie Yanjun, Zhuang Lizhen
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A touch panel with a fingerprint identification function includes a cover plate, a mask layer, a flexible substrate, and a fingerprint sensing array. The mask layer is disposed on the cover plate for defining an operating, region and a non-operating, region of the touch panel. The flexible substrate is disposed on the mask layer and at least in the non-operating region. The fingerprint sensing array is directly disposed on the flexible substrate in the non-operating region. Through the configuration that the fingerprint sensing array is disposed on the flexible substrate, the distance between the fingerprint sensing array and a user's fingers is reduced, thereby increasing the sensitivity of fingerprint identification. 1. A touch panel with a fingerprint identification function , comprising:a cover plate;a mask layer disposed on the cover plate for defining an operating region and a non-operating region of the touch panel;a flexible substrate disposed on the mask layer and at least in the non-operating region; anda fingerprint sensing array directly disposed on the flexible substrate in the non-operating region.2. The touch panel of claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is an adhesive gel claim 1 , such that the flexible substrate adheres to the mask layer directly.3. The touch panel of claim 2 , wherein a thickness of the flexible substrate is in a range from 5 micrometers to 35 micrometers.4. The touch panel of claim 1 , further comprising:a touch sensing array, wherein the flexible substrate is disposed both in the operating region and the non-operating region, and the touch sensing array is disposed on the flexible substrate in the operating region.5. The touch panel of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint sensing array is formed on the flexible substrate initially and then bonded with the cover plate.6. The touch panel of further comprising:an adhesive layer configured to bond the flexible substrate with tire cover plate.7. The touch panel of claim 6 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-01-2017 дата публикации

CORRECTION OF DIFFRACTION EFFECTS IN AN ULTRASONIC SENSOR

Номер: US20170004347A1
Автор: Agassy Meir, Rotem Gal
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Embodiments of correcting diffraction effects in an ultrasonic sensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic sensor may include an ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave, a piezoelectric receiver layer configured to receive a reflected wave of the ultrasonic wave, where the reflected wave comprises a plurality of images of a fingerprint having a plurality of phases in a time sequence, and a platen layer configured to protect the ultrasonic transmitter and the piezoelectric receiver layer. The ultrasonic sensor may further include an ultrasonic sensor array and a processor configured to sum the plurality of images multiplied by a complex phase exponential to form an integrated complex image, align the integrated complex image to a pre-selected phase to form an aligned complex image, determine a maximum energy phase using the aligned complex image, and compute a maximum energy image to represent the fingerprint based at least in part on the aligned complex image at the maximum energy phase. 1. A method of correcting effects of diffraction in a platen layer of an ultrasonic sensor , wherein the ultrasonic sensor comprises an ultrasonic transmitter , a piezoelectric receiver layer , an ultrasonic sensor array and a processor , comprising:capturing a plurality of images of a fingerprint having a plurality of phases in a time sequence;summing the plurality of images multiplied by a complex phase exponential to form an integrated complex image;aligning the integrated complex image to a pre-selected phase to form an aligned complex image;determining a maximum energy phase using the aligned complex image; anddetermining a maximum energy image to represent the fingerprint based at least in part on the aligned complex image at the maximum energy phase.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing a plurality of images of a fingerprint comprises:transmitting an ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic transmitter, wherein the transmitted ultrasonic ...

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Номер записи: 93
05-01-2017 дата публикации

BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20170004348A1
Автор: Suzuki Tomoharu
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A biometrics authentication device is configured so as to include: a filter that extracts a plurality of directional features from an input image; a per-direction directional feature normalization processing unit that normalizes the plurality of directional features extracted by the filter; a non-directional feature generating unit that generates a non-directional feature on the basis of the plurality of directional features output from the per-direction directional feature normalization processing unit; a matching processing unit that determines a degree of similarity between the non-directional feature and a registered non-directional feature stored in a storing unit; and a determining unit that determines identity by using the degree of similarity. 1. A biometrics authentication device comprising:a filter that extracts a plurality of directional features from an input image;a per-direction directional feature normalization processing unit that normalizes the plurality of directional features extracted by the filter;a non-directional feature generating unit that generates a non-directional feature on the basis of the plurality of directional features output from the per-direction directional feature normalization processing unit;a matching processing unit that determines a degree of similarity between the non-directional feature and a registered non-directional feature stored in a storing unit; anda determining unit that determines identity by using the degree of similarity.2. A biometrics authentication method comprising:extracting, by a computer, a plurality of directional features from an input image;normalizing, by the computer, the extracted plurality of directional features;generating, by the computer, a non-directional feature on the basis of the normalized plurality of directional features;determining, by the computer, a degree of similarity between the non-directional feature and a registered non-directional feature stored in a storing unit; ...

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Номер записи: 94
05-01-2017 дата публикации

BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20170004349A1
Автор: Suzuki Tomoharu
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A biometrics authentication device is configured to include a non-directional feature generation process unit configured to generate a non-directional feature on the basis of a directional features; a directional feature generation process unit configured to select, from among the directional features, a reference directional feature corresponding to a reference direction; a non-directional feature matching process unit configured to obtain a first degree of similarity between the non-directional feature and a registered non-directional feature; a directional feature matching process unit configured to obtain a second degree of similarity between the reference directional feature and a registered reference directional feature; and a determination unit configured to make a weight of the second degree of similarity smaller than a weight of the first degree of similarity and to determine whether or not a subject is a person to be authenticated, by using the first degree of similarity and the second degree of similarity. 1. A biometrics authentication device comprising:a non-directional feature generation process unit configured to extract, from an input image, directional features corresponding to directions different from each other and to generate a non-directional feature on the basis of the directional features;a directional feature generation process unit configured to extract, from the input image, directional features corresponding to directions different from each other and to select, from among the directional features, a reference directional feature corresponding to a reference direction;a non-directional feature matching process unit configured to obtain a first degree of similarity between the non-directional feature and a registered non-directional feature stored in a storage unit;a directional feature matching process unit configured to obtain a second degree of similarity between the reference directional feature and a registered reference directional ...

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Номер записи: 95
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT AND VERIFICATION

Номер: US20170004350A1
Автор: CLAUSEN SIGMUND
Принадлежит: IDEX ASA

A system and method for biometric enrollment and verification compares a test biometric image (e.g., of a fingerprint) with each of a plurality of reference biometric images of one or more enrolled users. Verification of a user as an enrolled user is based on the cumulative amount of overlap between the test image and the reference images. The reference images are defined during an enrollment process by comparing a plurality of sample images, identifying overlapping data in each of the images, computing one or more quality measures, and storing at least a portion of the sample images. The enrollment process is deemed complete when each quality measures meets or exceeds an associated threshold. 1. A biometric identification method comprising storing a plurality of reference biometric images of an organic tissue of a user in a reference database , wherein each of the reference biometric images has a predefined image size and at least partially overlaps at least one of the other reference biometric images , and wherein all of the reference biometric images arranged with their overlapping portions aligned has an area greater than the predefined image size.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein storing the reference biometric images comprises:providing a plurality of sample biometric images of the predefined image size from the user;comparing each of the sample biometric images with the other sample biometric images to identify overlapping data in the sample biometric images;computing an amount of unique, non-overlapping data in the sample biometric images;computing an amount of unique data relative to the predefined image size;arranging the plurality of biometric images with their overlapping portions aligned and computing the area of a bounding border encompassing the arranged biometric images relative to the predefined image size; andstoring at least a portion of the plurality of sample biometric images as a plurality of reference biometric images in the reference ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FAKE FINGERPRINT, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING FINGERPRINT

Номер: US20170004351A1
Автор: CHOI Chang Kyu, Kim Hyungsuk, KIM Wonjun, KIM Youngsung, SUH Sungjoo
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An apparatus and method for detecting a fake fingerprint is disclosed. The apparatus may divide an input fingerprint image into blocks, determine an image quality assessment (IQA) value associated with each block, determine a confidence value based on the IQA values using a confidence determination model, and determine whether an input fingerprint in the input fingerprint image is a fake fingerprint based on the determined confidence value. 1. A method of detecting a fake fingerprint , comprising:dividing an input fingerprint image into blocks;determining an image quality assessment (IQA) value associated with each block;determining a first confidence value based on the IQA values using a first confidence determination model; anddetermining whether an input fingerprint in the input fingerprint image is a fake fingerprint based on the first confidence value, the fake fingerprint being a fabricated fingerprint.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the first confidence value comprises:generating a feature vector based on the IQA value of each block;inputting the feature vector to the confidence determination model; andobtaining the first confidence value from the first confidence determination model.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the IQA values determines the IQA value of each block by assessing an image quality of each block using one of a plurality of IQA methods.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the input fingerprint is the fake fingerprint comprises:comparing the first confidence value to a threshold value.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a second confidence value from the IQA value of each block using a second confidence determination model, wherein the determining the first confidence value determines the first confidence value from the second confidence value using the first confidence determination model.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the determining the first confidence ...

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Номер записи: 97
05-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR FINGERPRINT BASED AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20170004352A1
Автор: JONSSON Kenneth, Setterberg Eric, TINGDAHL David
Принадлежит: Fingerprint Cards AB

A computer-implemented method of performing fingerprint based authentication from matching local features represented by binary features which can be matched in an efficient implementation in one or both of software and hardware by computing Hamming distances between the binary features. A local feature in a verification image is said to be matching with a local feature in an enrolment image if the Hamming distance between the binary features falls below a pre-determined threshold. The computer-implemented method retains information about the similarity of local features in the two images and utilities it in an efficient way with the objective of improving fingerprint recognition rates and enabling finger liveness detection. In an aspect a normalized feature similarity distribution is generated as part of the representation in recognition and liveness detection. 1. A computer-implemented method of processing a fingerprint image , comprising:acquiring a present fingerprint image from a fingerprint sensor and computing a plurality of first feature vectors of the present fingerprint image;retrieving a plurality of second feature vectors of an enrolled fingerprint image from a storage;applying a similarity measure to compute a plurality of similarity values that represents a degree of similarity between a set of first feature vectors and second feature vectors;performing first classification of at least a portion of the plurality of similarity values to generate a first signal indicative of whether the present fingerprint image falls within a class defined from enrolled images;performing second classification of at least a portion of the plurality of similarity values to generate a second signal indicative of whether the present fingerprint image falls within a class of fingerprints from live fingers or a class of fingerprints from imitated fingers; andgenerating an authentication signal from the first signal and the second signal.2. A computer-implemented method ...

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Номер записи: 98
02-01-2020 дата публикации

TOUCH DISPLAY PANEL WITH INTEGRAL FINGERPRINT SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME

Номер: US20200004366A1
Автор: CHENG TZU-YU, LIN CHIEN-WEN, Liu Chia-Lin, WENG YU-FU
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A touch display panel which includes an integral fingerprint recognition portion also comprises a central processor, a switch module, and a main touch portion. The fingerprint recognition portion comprises fingerprint recognition electrodes connected to the central processor. The main touch portion comprises touch electrodes to sense touches. At least one touch electrode is electrically connected to one fingerprint recognition electrode through the switch module, and the switch module is controlled by the processor to cycle through connected or disconnected states between the touch electrode and the fingerprint recognition electrode. 1. A touch display panel , comprising:a central processor;a switch module;a fingerprint recognition portion, wherein the fingerprint recognition portion is configured to sense a fingerprint signal, the fingerprint recognition portion comprises a plurality of fingerprint recognition electrodes; anda main touch portion, wherein the main touch portion is configured to sense a touch position, and the main touch portion comprises a plurality of touch electrodes, and at least one of the plurality of touch electrodes is electrically connected to one of the plurality of fingerprint recognition electrodes through the switch module;wherein the switch module is electrically connected to the central processor, the central processor further controls the switch module to establish an electrical connection between the at least one of the plurality of touch electrodes and the at least one of the plurality of fingerprint recognition electrodes or disconnect the at least one of the plurality of touch electrodes from the at least one of the plurality of fingerprint recognition electrodes.2. The touch display panel of claim 1 , wherein the switch module comprises a plurality of switching elements claim 1 , each of the plurality of switching elements comprises two thin film transistors (TFTs) connected to each other in parallel claim 1 , each of the TFTs ...

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Номер записи: 99
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED SECURITY IN AUTHENTICATION CODE ENTRY FOR TOUCH-SENSITIVE SCREEN ENABLED DEVICES

Номер: US20200004369A1
Автор: Hajimusa Imran A., Robson Glen
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Systems and methods for increased security in authentication code entry for touch-sensitive screen enabled devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for enhanced security in entering data to a data entry device comprising at least one computer processor and a touch-sensitive screen may include (1) the touch-sensitive screen displaying a touch instruction, the instruction indicating a touch location where a user touch is to be made on the touch-sensitive screen; (2) the touch-sensitive screen sensing a first touch; and (3) the at least one computer processor determining that the first touch is within a predetermined threshold of the touch location indicated by the touch instruction. 119-. (canceled)20. A data entry device comprising:at least one computer processor;a memory; anda touch-sensitive screen; the at least one computer processor displays, on the touch-sensitive screen, a first prompt instructing a user to touch the touch-sensitive screen to add at least one touch mark on the touch-sensitive screen, the at least one touch mark obfuscating existing fingerprints or touch marks on the touch sensitive screen;', 'the at least one computer processor senses at least one first touch on the touch-sensitive screen in response to the first prompt., 'wherein21. The data entry device of claim 20 , wherein:the at least one computer processor displays, on the touch-sensitive screen, a second prompt instructing the user to enter an authentication code on a first virtual keypad displayed on the touch-sensitive screen;the at least one computer processor senses at least one second touch on the touch-sensitive screen in response to the second prompt.22. The data entry device of claim 21 , wherein the second prompt is displayed after the at least one first touch is sensed.23. The data entry device of claim 21 , wherein the first prompt is displayed after the at least one second touch is sensed.24. The data entry device of claim 20 , wherein the first prompt and ...

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Номер записи: 100