Access control system including fingerprint sensor enrollment and
associated methods
    1.
    发明授权
    Access control system including fingerprint sensor enrollment and associated methods 失效
    访问控制系统包括指纹传感器注册和相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US5903225A

    公开(公告)日:1999-05-11

    申请号:US857523

    申请日:1997-05-16

    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。

    Methods and related apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and related apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching 有权
    指纹索引和搜索的方法和相关设备

    公开(公告)号:US06181807B2

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-30

    申请号:US09469403

    申请日:1999-12-22

    Abstract: A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset. Apparatus aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于索引和搜索多个参考指纹以确定样本指纹是否匹配参考指纹之一的方法包括以下步骤:基于指纹的特征和索引来确定参考指纹和样本指纹的各个索引值 价值在一个相对较大的个体人群中普遍均匀分布和持续; 选择具有相对于样本指纹的索引值的第一范围中的索引值的参考指纹的第一子集; 并且将样本指纹与参考指纹的第一子集的每个指纹进行比较,从而确定样本指纹与参考指纹之一是否存在匹配,并且不将样本指纹与所有参考指纹进行比较。 确定参考指纹和样本指纹指数值的步骤最好包括基于指纹的脊流曲率确定相同的指纹值。 选择参考指纹的第一子集的步骤优选地包括基于用于将样本指纹定位在第一子集中的预期置信度来选择它们。 还公开了本发明的装置方面。

    Method and related apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and related apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching 失效
    用于指纹索引和搜索的方法和相关设备

    公开(公告)号:US06021211A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-01

    申请号:US33437

    申请日:1998-03-02

    Abstract: A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset. Apparatus aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于索引和搜索多个参考指纹以确定样本指纹是否匹配参考指纹之一的方法包括以下步骤:基于指纹的特征和索引来确定参考指纹和样本指纹的各个索引值 价值在一个相对较大的个体人群中普遍均匀分布和持续; 选择具有相对于样本指纹的索引值的第一范围中的索引值的参考指纹的第一子集; 并且将样本指纹与参考指纹的第一子集的每个指纹进行比较,从而确定样本指纹与参考指纹之一是否存在匹配,并且不将样本指纹与所有参考指纹进行比较。 确定参考指纹和样本指纹指数值的步骤最好包括基于指纹的脊流曲率确定相同的指纹值。 选择参考指纹的第一子集的步骤优选地包括基于用于将样本指纹定位在第一子集中的预期置信度来选择它们。 还公开了本发明的装置方面。

    Apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for fingerprint indexing and searching 失效
    指纹索引和搜索装置

    公开(公告)号:US5845005A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-01

    申请号:US935

    申请日:1997-12-30

    Abstract: An apparatus for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes a device for: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The device for determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably includes a device for determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The device for selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably includes a device for selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于对多个参考指纹进行索引和搜索以确定样本指纹是否匹配参考指纹之一的设备包括:用于:基于指纹的特征和索引来确定参考指纹和样本指纹的各个索引值的设备 价值在一个相对较大的个体人群中普遍均匀分布和持续; 选择具有相对于样本指纹的索引值的第一范围中的索引值的参考指纹的第一子集; 并且将样本指纹与参考指纹的第一子集的每个指纹进行比较,从而确定样本指纹与参考指纹之一是否存在匹配,并且不将样本指纹与所有参考指纹进行比较。 用于确定参考指纹和样本指纹的索引值的装置优选地包括用于基于指纹的脊流弯曲来确定其的设备。 用于选择参考指纹的第一子集的设备优选地包括用于基于用于将样本指纹定位在第一子集中的预期置信度值来选择参考指纹的设备。

    Method for fingerprint indexing and searching
    5.
    发明授权
    Method for fingerprint indexing and searching 失效
    指纹索引和搜索方法

    公开(公告)号:US5841888A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-24

    申请号:US589064

    申请日:1996-01-23

    Abstract: A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset. Apparatus aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于索引和搜索多个参考指纹以确定样本指纹是否匹配参考指纹之一的方法包括以下步骤:基于指纹的特征和索引来确定参考指纹和样本指纹的各个索引值 价值在一个相对较大的个体人群中普遍均匀分布和持续; 选择具有相对于样本指纹的索引值的第一范围中的索引值的参考指纹的第一子集; 并且将样本指纹与参考指纹的第一子集的每个指纹进行比较,从而确定样本指纹与参考指纹之一是否存在匹配,并且不将样本指纹与所有参考指纹进行比较。 确定参考指纹和样本指纹指数值的步骤最好包括基于指纹的脊流曲率确定相同的指纹值。 选择参考指纹的第一子集的步骤优选地包括基于用于将样本指纹定位在第一子集中的预期置信度来选择它们。 还公开了本发明的装置方面。

    Machine including vibration and shock resistant fingerprint sensor and
related methods
    6.
    发明授权
    Machine including vibration and shock resistant fingerprint sensor and related methods 失效
    机器包括振动和抗震指纹传感器及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US6098330A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-08

    申请号:US858143

    申请日:1997-05-16

    CPC classification number: F41A17/066

    Abstract: A machine includes a mechanical linkage and or drive coupled to a housing and generating at least one of shock and vibration when functioning. The machine further includes an integrated circuit fingerprint sensor carried by the housing and being resistant to at least one of shock and vibration, and an enabling circuit for selectively enabling functioning of the linkage/drive based upon sensing a fingerprint of an authorized machine operator by the integrated circuit fingerprint sensor. Accordingly, only authorized operators may use the machine. Moreover, the integrated fingerprint sensor is shock and vibration resistant so that it can be coupled to the machine housing and still function accurately and reliably. The enabling circuit may also include a memory for storing data related to at least one fingerprint for at least one authorized operator, and may determine matching of a sensed fingerprint with the stored data. The machine may also be a firearm which generates a substantial shock upon firing. The integrated circuit fingerprint sensor may be carried by the housing and may cooperate with the firearm safety lock to allow only an authorized user to fire the firearm.

    Abstract translation: 机器包括机械联动装置和/或驱动器,其联接到壳体并且在运行时产生冲击和振动中的至少一个。 该机器还包括由壳体承载的并且能够抵抗冲击和振动中的至少一个的集成电路指纹传感器,以及启用电路,用于基于感测授权的机器操作者的指纹来选择性地启用联动/驱动器的功能 集成电路指纹传感器。 因此,只有授权的操作员才可以使用机器。 此外,集成指纹传感器具有抗冲击和抗振动,使其能够与机器壳体耦合并且仍然能够准确可靠地起作用。 使能电路还可以包括存储器,用于存储与至少一个授权操作者的至少一个指纹有关的数据,并且可以确定感测到的指纹与存储的数据的匹配。 该机器也可能是在射击时产生实质性冲击的枪支。 集成电路指纹传感器可以由外壳承载,并且可以与枪支安全锁配合,以允许只有授权用户才能对枪支起火。

    Portable telecommunication device including a fingerprint sensor and
related methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Portable telecommunication device including a fingerprint sensor and related methods 失效
    便携式电信设备包括指纹传感器及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US6088585A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-11

    申请号:US857531

    申请日:1997-05-16

    Abstract: A portable telecommunication device includes a radio transceiver within a portable housing, a fingerprint sensor carried by the housing, and an authorizing feature for permitting use of the radio transceiver based upon the fingerprint sensor sensing a fingerprint of an authorized user. The authorizing may be performed locally or based upon a remote authorization signal. The portable telecommunication device may be cellular telephone. Accordingly, unauthorized users may not be permitted to use the cellular telephone and accumulate charges without the owner's consent. The invention may also be used with law enforcement or other telecommunications devices, for example, where it is desired to prevent reception or transmission on designated bands by unauthorized users. The device may also include a user identification feature for transmitting a user identification signal to a remote device based upon a sensed fingerprint. The portable telecommunication device may operate with one or both of audio and data signals. The portable telecommunication device is preferably based upon a lightweight and reliable integrated circuit fingerprint sensor. This integrated circuit may include a substrate, and at least one electrically conductive layer adjacent the substrate and comprising portions defining an array of electric field sensing electrodes. The at least one electrically conductive layer may further comprise portions defining a respective shield electrode for each electric field sensing electrode.

    Abstract translation: 便携式电信设备包括便携式外壳内的无线电收发器,由外壳承载的指纹传感器,以及授权特征,用于允许基于感测认证用户的指纹的指纹传感器使用无线电收发器。 授权可以在本地执行或基于远程授权信号执行。 便携式电信设备可以是蜂窝电话。 因此,未经用户许可,未经授权的用户可能不得使用蜂窝电话并累积费用。 本发明还可以与执法或其他电信设备一起使用,例如,希望防止未授权用户在指定频段上的接收或传输。 该设备还可以包括用户识别特征,用于基于感测的指纹将用户识别信号发送到远程设备。 便携式电信设备可以使用音频和数据信号中的一个或两个来操作。 便携式电信设备优选地基于轻量级和可靠的集成电路指纹传感器。 该集成电路可以包括衬底以及与衬底相邻的至少一个导电层,并且包括限定电场感测电极阵列的部分。 所述至少一个导电层还可以包括为每个电场感测电极限定相应屏蔽电极的部分。

    Fingerprint sensing apparatus with finger position indication
    8.
    发明授权
    Fingerprint sensing apparatus with finger position indication 失效
    带手指位置指示的指纹感测装置

    公开(公告)号:US5852670A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-22

    申请号:US771

    申请日:1997-12-30

    Abstract: A fingerprint sensing device includes a fingerprint sensor, a processor for determining an actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor relative to a desired fingerprint position, and a finger position indicator for generating a finger position indication to assist the user in positioning the finger to the desired fingerprint position based upon the actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor. The processor preferably calculates a fingerprint center point defining the actual fingerprint position. The fingerprint sensor may be provided by an electric field sensor in integrated circuit form. The finger position indicator may be provided by a visual indicator, such as a desired position image indicia generator for generating image indicia on a display screen relating to the desired fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor, and wherein an actual fingerprint position image is also generated relative to the desired position image indicia on the display screen. The desired position image indicia may preferably be a desired fingerprint center point indicia image. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 指纹感测装置包括指纹传感器,用于相对于期望的指纹位置确定指纹传感器上的实际指纹位置的处理器和用于产生手指位置指示的手指位置指示器,以帮助用户将手指定位到期望的 指纹位置基于指纹传感器上的实际指纹位置。 处理器优选地计算定义实际指纹位置的指纹中心点。 指纹传感器可以由集成电路形式的电场传感器提供。 手指位置指示器可以由诸如期望位置图像标记发生器的视觉指示器提供,用于在与指纹传感器上的期望指纹位置相关的显示屏幕上生成图像标记,并且其中还生成相对于实际的指纹位置图像 到显示屏上的期望位置图像标记。 期望的位置图像标记可以优选地是期望的指纹中心点标记图像。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

    Fingerprint sensing method with finger position indication
    9.
    发明授权
    Fingerprint sensing method with finger position indication 失效
    手指位置指示的指纹感测方法

    公开(公告)号:US5828773A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-27

    申请号:US590564

    申请日:1996-01-26

    Abstract: A fingerprint sensing device includes a fingerprint sensor, a processor for determining an actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor relative to a desired fingerprint position, and a finger position indicator for generating a finger position indication to assist the user in positioning the finger to the desired fingerprint position based upon the actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor. The processor preferably calculates a fingerprint center point defining the actual fingerprint position. The fingerprint sensor may be provided by an electric field sensor in integrated circuit form. The finger position indicator may be provided by a visual indicator, such as a desired position image indicia generator for generating image indicia on a display screen relating to the desired fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor, and wherein an actual fingerprint position image is also generated relative to the desired position image indicia on the display screen. The desired position image indicia may preferably be a desired fingerprint center point indicia image. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 指纹感测装置包括指纹传感器,用于相对于期望的指纹位置确定指纹传感器上的实际指纹位置的处理器,以及用于产生手指位置指示的手指位置指示器,以帮助用户将手指定位到期望的 指纹位置基于指纹传感器上的实际指纹位置。 处理器优选地计算定义实际指纹位置的指纹中心点。 指纹传感器可以由集成电路形式的电场传感器提供。 手指位置指示器可以由诸如期望位置图像标记发生器的视觉指示器提供,用于在与指纹传感器上的期望指纹位置相关的显示屏幕上生成图像标记,并且其中还生成相对于实际的指纹位置图像 到显示屏上的期望位置图像标记。 期望的位置图像标记可以优选地是期望的指纹中心点标记图像。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

    Finger sensor apparatus using image resampling and associated methods
    10.
    发明授权
    Finger sensor apparatus using image resampling and associated methods 有权
    手指传感器装置采用图像重采样及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US07734074B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-08

    申请号:US11356895

    申请日:2006-02-17

    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。

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