Image analysis – Applications – Personnel identification
Patent
1994-10-28
1996-08-13
Couso, Jose L.
Image analysis
Applications
Personnel identification
382115, 382126, 356 71, G06K 900
Patent
active
055464718
ABSTRACT:
There is provided an ergonomic fingerprint acquisition device comprising a housing having first and second exterior surfaces, the housing enclosing: a platen; a light source for irradiating the platen and any digit thereon with light; a light conducting plate; and image sensing device. The platen is disposed in register with an aperture in the first exterior surface. The second exterior surface is displaced from the first exterior surface to provide a grasping surface. The housing has a prehensile shape such as a sphere to permit grasping the first and second exterior surfaces while the person's digit presses on the platen so that the digit applies even pressure to the platen and a broad print of the digit is acquired. The print may be conveyed to a remote location by a conductive wire, optical cable, infrared, inductive pickup, or radio frequency. In addition, the device may be combined with a data extracting device and perhaps a matching device for matching the print to data extracted from a card or food stamp. The device may be used in a notarization system for authenticating that a transaction to be charged against an account has been authorized by an account holder or in combination with a set-top box for use with a television set of the type that provides one or more operators with adjustable features including an adjustable service level and preference setting.
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Couso Jose L.
Do Anh Hong
The National Registry, Inc.
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