公开(公告)号：US07734074B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11356895

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  Barbara E. Cornett ,  Kuntal Sengupta

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  Barbara E. Cornett ,  Kuntal Sengupta

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00026

Abstract: A finger sensor may include a plurality of finger image sensing arrays for generating a respective plurality of finger image data sets based upon sliding finger movement over the finger image sensing arrays, and a processor cooperating with the finger image sensing arrays. The processor may determine finger movement based upon the finger image data sets, and generate a resampled finger image data set by resampling the finger image data sets based upon the determined finger movement. The processor may further deskew the finger image data sets when generating the resampled finger image data set.

Abstract translation: 手指传感器可以包括多个手指图像感测阵列，用于基于手指图像感测阵列上的滑动手指移动来生成相应的多个手指图像数据组，以及与手指图像感测阵列协作的处理器。 处理器可以基于手指图像数据集来确定手指移动，并且基于所确定的手指移动，通过对手指图像数据集进行重新取样来生成重新采样的手指图像数据集。 当生成重新采样的手指图像数据集时，处理器可能进一步使手指图像数据组产生偏斜。

公开(公告)号：US6069970A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-30

申请号：US299999

申请日：1999-04-27

Applicant: Matthew M. Salatino ,  Dale R. Setlak ,  Mike Newton ,  Cal Adkins ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vanno

Inventor： Matthew M. Salatino ,  Dale R. Setlak ,  Mike Newton ,  Cal Adkins ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vanno

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0012 ,  G06K9/0002

Abstract: A fingerprint and token sensor system includes an array of fingerprint sensing elements for generating signals related to a fingerprint based upon a finger being positioned adjacent the sensing elements, and a token for also causing the sensing elements to generate signals related to a token message based upon the token being positioned adjacent the sensing elements. Accordingly, the single sensor may be used for both fingerprints and for reading data from a token for range of useful purposes. Each fingerprint sensing element may preferably include an electric field sensing electrode, and a shield associated with a respective electric field sensing electrode. A drive circuit may be connected to the array of electric field sensing electrodes for driving same. The sensor is preferably in the form of an integrated circuit and includes a substrate adjacent the array of fingerprint sensing elements. The token may include an array of electrically conductive elements, a pattern defined by different dielectric values, or electric field generating elements cooperating with the array of electric field sensing electrodes. The elements may be carried on a card, for example. The data message of the token may include further information related to the identity of the token bearer, for example, or may confirm the proper identity of the bearer based upon a match with the live fingerprint of the bearer. Alternately, the token could bypass the requirement for a live fingerprint.

Abstract translation: 指纹和令牌传感器系统包括指纹感测元件阵列，用于基于手指位于与感测元件相邻的位置产生与指纹相关的信号，以及用于还使得感测元件产生与令牌消息相关的信号的令牌，其基于 令牌位于感测元件附近。 因此，单个传感器可以用于两个指纹，并且用于从有用目的范围的令牌读取数据。 每个指纹感测元件可以优选地包括电场感测电极和与各个电场感测电极相关联的屏蔽。 驱动电路可以连接到用于驱动电场感测电极的阵列的电场感测电极。 传感器优选地是集成电路的形式，并且包括与指纹感测元件阵列相邻的衬底。 令牌可以包括导电元件的阵列，由不同介电值限定的图案，或与电场感测电极阵列协作的电场产生元件。 元件可以被携带在卡上，例如。 令牌的数据消息例如可以包括与令牌承载的身份有关的进一步的信息，或者可以基于与承载的实况指纹的匹配来确认承载的适当身份。 或者，令牌可以绕过活动指纹的要求。

公开(公告)号：US6047282A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-04

申请号：US986162

申请日：1997-12-05

Applicant: Steven D. Wilson ,  Amirali Virani ,  Orlin Momchev ,  Dale R. Setlak

Inventor： Steven D. Wilson ,  Amirali Virani ,  Orlin Momchev ,  Dale R. Setlak

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30247 ,  G06K9/00885 ,  G06K9/6282 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99936

Abstract: A method and apparatus for expandable biometric searching are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a database having a plurality of biometric data groups. Each of the plurality of biometric data groups includes a plurality of biometric records stored therein, and each of the biometric records includes at least one biometric index and biometric data associated with the at least one biometric index. The apparatus also includes a plurality of biometric searching engines. Each of the plurality of biometric searching engines preferably include a data group manager connected to the plurality of biometric data groups for managing the plurality of data groups. The data group manager includes multi-dimensional search space constructing means for constructing a multi-dimensional search space and internal map constructing means for constructing internal maps for each data group being managed. A method of expandably storing and searching biometric data preferably includes assigning each of a plurality of data groups to a plurality of biometric searching engines for performing a search of biometric data from the plurality of biometric data groups so that each of the plurality of biometric data groups is assigned only one of the plurality of biometric searching engines and controlling the plurality of data groups so as to construct a multi-dimensional search space and to construct internal maps for each data group being controlled.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于可扩展生物特征搜索的方法和装置。 该装置优选地包括具有多个生物特征数据组的数据库。 多个生物统计数据组中的每一个包括存储在其中的多个生物特征记录，并且每个生物特征记录包括至少一个生物特征索引和与至少一个生物特征索引相关联的生物特征数据。 该装置还包括多个生物特征搜索引擎。 多个生物特征搜索引擎中的每一个优选地包括连接到多个生物统计数据组的数据组管理器，用于管理多个数据组。 数据组管理器包括用于构造多维搜索空间的多维搜索空间构造装置和用于为正在管理的每个数据组构建内部映射的内部映射构造装置。 可扩展地存储和搜索生物测定数据的方法优选地包括将多个数据组中的每一个分配给多个生物特征搜索引擎，用于执行来自多个生物测定数据组的生物测定数据的搜索，使得多个生物特征数据组 仅分配多个生物识别搜索引擎中的一个并且控制多个数据组，以便构造多维搜索空间并为被控制的每个数据组构建内部映射。

公开(公告)号：US5920640A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US857526

申请日：1997-05-16

Applicant: Matthew M. Salatino ,  Dale R. Setlak ,  Mike Newton ,  Cal Adkins ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vanno

Inventor： Matthew M. Salatino ,  Dale R. Setlak ,  Mike Newton ,  Cal Adkins ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vanno

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0012 ,  G06K9/0002

Abstract: A fingerprint and token sensor system includes an array of fingerprint sensing elements for generating signals related to a fingerprint based upon a finger being positioned adjacent the sensing elements, and a token for also causing the sensing elements to generate signals related to a token message based upon the token being positioned adjacent the sensing elements. Accordingly, the single sensor may be used for both fingerprints and for reading data from a token for range of useful purposes. Each fingerprint sensing element may preferably include an electric field sensing electrode, and a shield associated with a respective electric field sensing electrode. A drive circuit may be connected to the array of electric field sensing electrodes for driving same. The sensor is preferably in the form of an integrated circuit and includes a substrate adjacent the array of fingerprint sensing elements. The token may include an array of electrically conductive elements, a pattern defined by different dielectric values, or electric field generating elements cooperating with the array of electric field sensing electrodes. The elements may be carried on a card, for example. The data message of the token may include further information related to the identity of the token bearer, for example, or may confirm the proper identity of the bearer based upon a match with the live fingerprint of the bearer. Alternately, the token could bypass the requirement for a live fingerprint.

公开(公告)号：US5903225A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US857523

申请日：1997-05-16

Applicant: John C. Schmitt ,  Dale R. Setlak

Inventor： John C. Schmitt ,  Dale R. Setlak

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00087 ,  G07C9/00111

Abstract: An access control system includes a fingerprint enrolling station for sensing a fingerprint of a person and enrolling the person as an authorized person based upon the sensed fingerprint. The system also includes an access triggering device to be carried by the authorized person, and an access controller for granting access to an authorized person bearing the access triggering device. The access triggering device preferably cooperates with the enrolling station to store authorization data for an authorized person based upon the sensed fingerprint. The access triggering device also preferably includes a wireless transmitter, such as a passive transponder, for transmitting an authorization signal related to the stored authorization data. In addition, the access controller preferably includes a wireless receiver, such as including a transponder powering circuit, for receiving the authorization signal and granting access responsive to the wireless transmitter being in proximity to the wireless receiver. The authorized person bearing the access trigger device may unobtrusively be granted access merely by approaching the access location.

Abstract translation: 访问控制系统包括指纹登记站，用于感测人的指纹，并且基于感测到的指纹将该人登记为授权人。 该系统还包括由授权人员承载的接入触发设备，以及用于授权接入具有接入触发设备的授权人员的接入控制器。 访问触发设备优选地与登记站协作以基于感测到的指纹来存储授权人员的授权数据。 访问触发设备还优选地包括用于发送与所存储的授权数据相关的授权信号的无线发射机，诸如无源应答器。 此外，接入控制器优选地包括诸如包括应答器供电电路的无线接收器，用于接收授权信号并且响应于无线接收机附近的无线发射机授予接入。 具有访问触发装置的授权人员可以通过接近访问位置而不被显着地授予访问权限。

公开(公告)号：US08888004B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13269316

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  Patrick J. Landy ,  Albert M. Straub ,  Roger Lee Schenk

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  Patrick J. Landy ,  Albert M. Straub ,  Roger Lee Schenk

IPC: G06K7/08 ,  G06K9/60 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/605

Abstract: A finger sensing device may include an array of finger sensing pixels to receive a user's finger adjacent thereto. Each finger sensing pixel may include a finger sensing electrode. The finger sensing device may include a finger drive electrode configured to couple a drive signal through the user's finger to the array of finger sensing pixels. The finger sensing device may also include differential pixel measurement circuitry coupled to the array of finger sensing pixels and configured to generate a plurality of interpixel difference measurements for adjacent pairs of the finger sensing pixels.

Abstract translation: 手指感测装置可以包括用于接收与其相邻的用户手指的手指感测像素的阵列。 每个手指感测像素可以包括手指感测电极。 手指感测装置可以包括手指驱动电极，其被配置为将驱动信号通过用户的手指耦合到手指感测像素的阵列。 手指感测装置还可以包括耦合到手指感测像素阵列的差分像素测量电路，并且被配置为针对手指感测像素的相邻对产生多个像素间差分测量。

公开(公告)号：US08455961B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12488092

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  John David McKinney

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  John David McKinney

IPC: H01L27/14 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00919 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06K9/00013

Abstract: A finger sensor assembly may include a circuit board and an integrated circuit (IC) finger sensor grid array package including a grid array on a lower end thereof mounted to the circuit board, and a finger sensing area on an upper end thereof. The finger sensor assembly may further include at least one visible light source carried by the circuit board and a visible light guide optically coupled to the at least one visible light source. The at least one visible light source may at least partially laterally surround the upper end of the IC finger sensor grid array package to provide visual light indications. The IC finger sensor grid array package may also include circuitry for controlling the at least one visible light source.

Abstract translation: 手指传感器组件可以包括电路板和集成电路（IC）手指传感器网格阵列封装，其包括安装到电路板的下端上的栅格阵列，以及在其上端的手指感测区域。 手指传感器组件还可以包括由电路板承载的至少一个可见光源和与所述至少一个可见光源光耦合的可见光引导件。 所述至少一个可见光源可以至少部分横向地围绕IC手指传感器网格阵列封装的上端以提供视觉光指示。 IC手指传感器网格阵列封装还可以包括用于控制至少一个可见光源的电路。

公开(公告)号：US20110090049A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12907793

申请日：2010-10-19

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  James W. Neil ,  Daryl D. Williams ,  Richard J. Jones ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vonno

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  James W. Neil ,  Daryl D. Williams ,  Richard J. Jones ,  Nicolaas W. Van Vonno

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  H01L41/22

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: A finger biometric sensor may include a finger biometric sensing layer having an upper major surface and at least one sidewall surface adjacent thereto. The finger biometric layer may be for generating signals related to at least one biometric characteristic of the user's finger when positioned adjacent the first major surface. The finger biometric sensor may also include a piezoelectric transducer layer coupled to the at least one sidewall surface of the finger biometric sensing layer and a plurality of electrically conductive layers coupled to the piezoelectric transducer layer to define transducer electrodes. At least one of the electrically conductive layers may also cooperate with the finger biometric sensing layer for sensing the at least one biometric characteristic.

Abstract translation: 手指生物测定传感器可以包括具有上主表面和与其相邻的至少一个侧壁表面的手指生物测定感测层。 手指生物测定层可以用于在邻近第一主表面定位时产生与用户手指的至少一个生物特征相​​关的信号。 手指生物测定传感器还可以包括耦合到手指生物测定感测层的至少一个侧壁表面的压电换能器层和耦合到压电换能器层以限定换能器电极的多个导电层。 导电层中的至少一个还可以与手指生物测定感测层协作，以感测至少一个生物特征。

公开(公告)号：US07599532B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US12206183

申请日：2008-09-08

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  Matthew M. Salatino ,  Philip J. Spletter ,  Yang Rao

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  Matthew M. Salatino ,  Philip J. Spletter ,  Yang Rao

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00053

Abstract: A finger sensor may include a finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) having a finger sensing area, an IC carrier having a cavity receiving the finger sensing IC therein and having at least one beveled upper edge, and a frame surrounding at least a portion of an upper perimeter of the IC carrier and having at least one inclined surface corresponding to the at least one beveled upper edge of the IC carrier. The finger sensor may also include a biasing member for biasing the IC carrier into alignment within the frame. The biasing member may include at least one resilient body for biasing the IC carrier upward within the frame. In other embodiments, the finger sensor may include an IC carrier having a cavity receiving the finger sensing IC therein and having at least one laterally extending projection. The frame may surround at least a portion of an upper perimeter of the IC carrier and have at least one shoulder cooperating with the at least one laterally extending projection of the IC carrier to define at least one upward stop.

Abstract translation: 手指传感器可以包括具有手指感测区域的手指感测集成电路（IC），具有在其中容纳手指感测IC的空腔的IC载体，并且具有至少一个倾斜的上边缘，以及围绕至少一部分 IC载体的上周边具有与IC载体的至少一个倾斜的上边缘对应的至少一个倾斜表面。 手指传感器还可以包括用于将IC载体偏置在框架内对准的偏置构件。 偏置构件可以包括用于在框架内向上偏压IC载体的至少一个弹性体。 在其他实施例中，手指传感器可以包括具有在其中接收手指感测IC的空腔的IC载体，并具有至少一个横向延伸的突起。 所述框架可围绕所述IC载体的上周边的至少一部分，并且具有与所述IC载体的所述至少一个侧向延伸突起配合的至少一个肩部，以限定至少一个向上止动件。

公开(公告)号：US07424136B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11550693

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Dale R. Setlak ,  Matthew M. Salatino ,  Philip J. Spletter ,  Yang Rao

Inventor： Dale R. Setlak ,  Matthew M. Salatino ,  Philip J. Spletter ,  Yang Rao

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00053

Abstract: A finger sensor may include a finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) having a finger sensing area, an IC carrier having a cavity receiving the finger sensing IC therein and having at least one beveled upper edge, and a frame surrounding at least a portion of an upper perimeter of the IC carrier and having at least one inclined surface corresponding to the at least one beveled upper edge of the IC carrier. The finger sensor may also include a biasing member for biasing the IC carrier into alignment within the frame. The biasing member may include at least one resilient body for biasing the IC carrier upward within the frame. In other embodiments, the finger sensor may include an IC carrier having a cavity receiving the finger sensing IC therein and having at least one laterally extending projection. The frame may surround at least a portion of an upper perimeter of the IC carrier and have at least one shoulder cooperating with the at least one laterally extending projection of the IC carrier to define at least one upward stop.

Abstract translation: 手指传感器可以包括具有手指感测区域的手指感测集成电路（IC），具有在其中容纳手指感测IC的空腔的IC载体，并且具有至少一个倾斜的上边缘，以及围绕至少一部分 IC载体的上周边具有与IC载体的至少一个倾斜的上边缘对应的至少一个倾斜表面。 手指传感器还可以包括用于将IC载体偏置在框架内对准的偏置构件。 偏置构件可以包括用于在框架内向上偏压IC载体的至少一个弹性体。 在其他实施例中，手指传感器可以包括具有在其中接收手指感测IC的空腔的IC载体，并具有至少一个横向延伸的突起。 所述框架可围绕所述IC载体的上周边的至少一部分，并且具有与所述IC载体的所述至少一个侧向延伸突起配合的至少一个肩部，以限定至少一个向上止动件。