Image analysis – Applications – Personnel identification
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2623)
Image analysis
Applications
Personnel identification
C396S015000, C340S005830, C902S003000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07016520
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is configured for use with a digital camera to capture images of a fingerprint with the camera. The digital camera includes a primary lens for general photography purposes. The apparatus includes an accessory lens assembly including a first surface for supporting a finger to be imaged. The accessory lens assembly is configured to direct light reflected from the finger to the primary lens of the digital camera. A connection mechanism connects the accessory lens assembly to the digital camera. The accessory lens assembly is movable via the connection mechanism to cover the primary lens for fingerprint imaging, and is movable via the connection mechanism away from the primary lens to allow the digital camera to be used for general photography purposes.
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Ahmed Samir
Kim Charles
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