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7369690 Apparatus for recognizing an image  
In a fingerprint recognition apparatus, a first recognition section is formed on a center portion of a transparent substrate and a second recognition section is formed on the transparent substrate...
7366328 Method and device for preventing false acceptance of latent fingerprint images  
Disclosed is a method for detecting a latent fingerprint image provided to a biometric input device of a fingerprint based security system. First and second images of the fingerprint are captured...
7248719 Tokenless electronic transaction system  
The invention as described provides a method and system for tokenless authorization of commercial transactions between a buyer and a seller using a computer system. The method comprises the steps...
7225986 Image reading system  
An image reading system which reads the images of a detectable object comprising an image display device that has an image display area to display images having luminosity corresponding to the...
7181052 Fingerprint image input device and living body identification method using fingerprint image  
A color image sensor sequentially acquires a plurality of fingerprint images when a finger is pressed against the detector surface. A color information extraction unit detects the finger color in...
7133792 Method and apparatus for calibration over time of histological and physiological biometric markers for authentication  
The present invention is directed toward a method for calibrating a biometric authentication device over time. The method of the present invention involves obtaining an authenticating biometric...
7084415 Fingerprint reading method using compared monochromatic images and fingerprint reading apparatus  
A red LED which emits red light and a green LED which emits green light are provided as light sources to emit detection beams onto a fingerprint collation surface. With a finger tip pressed against...
6956608 Fingerprint imaging device including an optical plate having microreflectors  
A compact-sized fingerprint imaging device includes an optical plate for creating a fingerprint pattern at a finger field on the optical plate. The fingerprint pattern is illuminated with light...
6917695 High contrast, low distortion optical acquisition system for image capturing  
Disclosed is an apparatus for forming a high contrast image of a patterned object, such as a fingerprint, including a first lens having a light receiving surface and a viewing surface and a second...
6826000 Optical fingerprint acquisition apparatus  
Disclosed is an optical fingerprint acquisition apparatus capable of reducing an image distortion and a size of an optical system by deforming the shape of a prism. The prism according to the...
6724689 Personal identification method and apparatus using acoustic resonance analysis of body parts  
An acoustic spectra personal identification system comprising acoustic signal generating means, acoustic transducer means and computer means including storage means, processor means and acoustic...
6665427 Apparatus and method for electronically acquiring fingerprint image with low cost removable platen and separate imaging device  
In one embodiment, a fingerprint sensing system includes a sheet prism having a sensing surface and a number of prismlets positioned opposite to the sensing surface. Each prismlet has an entrance...
6490366 Information processing apparatus  
When a user places his finger on a fingerprint detecting section, in the fingerprint detecting section, a shadow made by the finger placed on the fingerprint detecting section is detected by a...
6483929 Method and apparatus for histological and physiological biometric operation and authentication  
The present invention is directed toward a device for biometric authentication. The device comprises an infra red signal transmitter, signal receiver, memory module, and processing module. The...
6388247 Fingernail sensors for measuring finger forces and finger posture  
A device for detecting the posture a finger or forces applied to a finger, the finger having a fingernail illuminated by light, comprises at least one photodetector for measuring a change in light...
6330346 Method and apparatus for subcutaneous identification  
Apparatus for non-invasive reading of subcutaneous material, including in one package light emitters of a wavelength capable of illuminating subcutaneous material, light detecting elements...
6327376 Electronic apparatus comprising fingerprint sensing devices  
An electronic apparatus comprising a fingerprint sensing device (10) having an array of sensing elements (12) carried on a transparent substrate (35) for sensing capacitively the ridge pattern of a...
6292576 Method and apparatus for distinguishing a human finger from a reproduction of a fingerprint  
A method and apparatus for distinguishing a human finger from a reproduction of a fingerprint. A finger is placed on a transparent platen having a prism or microprism array attached. A first light...
6236037 Finger touch sensors and virtual switch panels  
A device for detecting contact pressure applied to a finger, the finger having a fingernail illuminated by light, comprises at least one photodetector for measuring a change in light reflected by...
6229908 Driver alcohol ignition interlock  
A method and an ignition interlock for preventing operation of equipment when an operator's blood-alcohol content is above a threshold value. The interlock has a blood-alcohol detector that...
6128399 Fingerprint sensor device  
The fingerprint sensor device comprises a thin flat transparent support (10) having an outside face for receiving the end of a finger and carrying on an inside face a two-dimensional matrix of...
6122394 Compact, simple, 2D raster, image-building fingerprint scanner  
A beam (38) of electromagnetic radiation deflected by a moving mirror plate (56) of a micromachined scanner (54) produces a two dimensional ("2D") raster (132) on a scanned surface (28) of a block...
6052475 Fingerprint detector using ridge resistance sensing array  
A fingerprint detector that uses a skin resistance sensing array for producing a sample trajectory signal when a fingertip is moved across the sensing array surface. The sample trajectory signal...
6031942 Image collation method and apparatus for excluding combinations of coordinate values  
A plurality of linear images are cut, the cut linear images are scanned successively on other images to detect positions where the degree of similarity is high, and these detected coordinate values...
5974162 Device for forming and detecting fingerprint images with valley and ridge structure  
A method and ultra-compact system has been developed for illuminating and detecting the surface topography of an object such as the finger of an individual. The system is capable of producing...
5953441 Fingerprint sensor having spoof reduction features and related methods  
A fingerprint sensor includes an array of impedance sensing elements for generating signals related to an object positioned adjacent thereto, and a spoof reducing circuit for determining whether or...
5864296 Fingerprint detector using ridge resistance sensor  
A technique for detecting and verifying a fingerprint includes a skin resistance sensing array for translating the skin resistance of a fingertip into an electrical signal. The fingertip is moved...
5793881 Identification system  
A system for identifying an individual by having the person grasp an object which contains a means for detecting the structure and other characteristics of the hand and comparing these unique...
5737439 Anti-fraud biometric scanner that accurately detects blood flow  
The invention discloses an anti-fraud biometric scanner that determines whether an object exhibits characteristics of blood flow consistent with that of a live human. The anti-fraud biometric...
5737071 Method and apparatus for enhancing live-scan fingerprint reader images  
A method and apparatus for improving the optical boundary between a person's fingerprint ridges and the surface platen of a live-scan-imaging apparatus includes providing an absorbent pad...
5732148 Apparatus and method for electronically acquiring fingerprint images with low cost removable platen and separate imaging device  
A thin, inexpensive, removable platen for a direct fingerprint reader without a permanently attached platen. A removable platen is formed as a transparent area on a credit card, passport or...
5621516 Optical device for forming an image of an uneven surface  
An optical device for forming an image of an uneven surface, including a plane-parallel plate with a pair of parallel plane surfaces which is made of a transparent material having a refractive...
5619586 Method and apparatus for producing a directly viewable image of a fingerprint  
A directly viewable fingerprint image is formed by illuminating a transparent planar substrate from one surface with collimated light, the substrate having pressed against the other surface a...
5596454 Uneven surface image transfer apparatus  
Enhanced performance of an uneven surface image transfer apparatus is provided by using a well-defined convergent field of illumination that is nominally focussed at the stop of an imaging lens. An...
5426296 Irregular pattern input device comprising an optical fiber bundle  
An irregular pattern input device includes an optical fiber bundle in which an entrance surface and an exit surface are respectively formed at both ends thereof. Lighting means emits irradiation...
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