| 7039223 |
Authentication method utilizing a sequence of linear partial fingerprint signatures selected by a personal code |
| May-2-2006 |
A method and system for personal authentication using sequences of partial fingerprint signatures provides a high security capability to various processes requiring positive identification of individuals.... |
| 7035443 |
Personal choice biometric signature |
| Apr-25-2006 |
A biometric method and system for personal authentication using sequences of partial fingerprint signatures provides a high security capability to various processes requiring positive identification of... |
| 7016520 |
Electronic device with digital camera for general-purpose photography and fingerprint sensing |
| Mar-21-2006 |
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... |
| 7013030 |
Personal choice biometric signature |
| Mar-14-2006 |
A biometric method and system for personal authentication using sequences of partial fingerprint signatures provides a high security capability to various processes requiring positive identification of... |
| 7003141 |
Method of and device for identification of fingermarks |
| Feb-21-2006 |
Identification of a fingermark is performed by obtaining for a fingermark a fingermark image, storing reference fingermarks in a databank, comparing the obtained fingermark image with the reference fingermarks... |
| 6996259 |
System and method for counting ridges in a captured print image |
| Feb-7-2006 |
A system and method for counting ridges in a captured print image frame is described. A pixel path through the captured print image frame is traversed. A hysteresis band for the pixel path is determined.... |
| 6993164 |
Fingerprint image acquisition apparatus and method thereof |
| Jan-31-2006 |
A fingerprint image acquisition apparatus of the present invention includes fingerprint sensing device unit, a CCD device unit, and an image processing unit, the image processing unit comprising: an A/D... |
| 6980673 |
Fingerprint identification system, fingerprint identification apparatus, fingerprint identification method, and biometric identification apparatus |
| Dec-27-2005 |
In a fingerprint identification system, a fingerprint sensor 104 of a registration apparatus 2 reads a fingerprint in a larger region, whereas a fingerprint sensor 30 of an identification... |
| 6979264 |
Method and system for verifying entitlement to play a game using biometric identifier |
| Dec-27-2005 |
A player is permitted to participate in an interactive gaming event from a remote location, such as a hotel room or home computer, once the player's entitlement to participate has been confirmed using... |
| 6963659 |
Fingerprint verification system utilizing a facial image-based heuristic search method |
| Nov-8-2005 |
A biometric verification system for controlling access is provided that does not rely on a non-biometric discriminator, such as a PIN or magnetic card, to convert a one-to-many verification task to a one-to-one... |
| 6961453 |
Method for extracting fingerprint feature data using ridge orientation model |
| Nov-1-2005 |
The disclosed invention herein is a method for extracting fingerprint feature data using a ridge orientation model. The fingerprint feature data extracting method includes the steps of inputting a fingerprint... |
| 6961451 |
Fingerprint/palmprint image processor and processing method |
| Nov-1-2005 |
The region feature judging part judges whether local regions are regions including ridges only or regions including a mixture of creases and ridges, and the suitable ridge image selecting part selects... |
| 6959874 |
Biometric identification system using biometric images and personal identification number stored on a magnetic stripe and associated methods |
| Nov-1-2005 |
The system and method store biometric information and a personal identification number (PIN) on a token having a magnetic storage medium. A biometric image is captured, biometric data is produced and a... |
| 6945870 |
Modular entertainment and gaming system configured for processing raw biometric data and multimedia response by a remote server |
| Sep-20-2005 |
A secure and modular architecture for monitoring and controlling clusters of pay entertainment and gaming devices. The architecture allows flexible and secure use of state-of-the-art multimedia and Internet... |
| 6920236 |
Dual band biometric identification system |
| Jul-19-2005 |
A biometric identification system directed toward use of dual-band visual-infrared imaging with appropriate techniques for integrating the analysis of both images to distinguish less reliable from more... |
| 6895104 |
Image identification system |
| May-17-2005 |
Methods and procedures for improving the performance and reliability of image analysis within an image identification system include a series of image qualification functions designed to quickly process... |
| 6879323 |
Three-dimensional model generation device, three-dimensional model generation method, and recording medium for storing the three-dimensional model generation method |
| Apr-12-2005 |
Featured is a device for generating a 3-D model of a target object detects size, position, and direction of the target object in an input image. The device calculates the position of each vertex of a 3-D... |
| 6877097 |
Security access method and apparatus |
| Apr-5-2005 |
A portable biometric device enables a designated person to unlock any one portal exclusive of other portals of a secure entity and or a secure service by choosing which of their personal biometric characteristics... |
| 6836554 |
System and method for distorting a biometric for transactions with enhanced security and privacy |
| Dec-28-2004 |
Authentication methods are very important in several applications. Existing methods of authentication based on possessions or knowledge have several problems that can be overcome by using biometrics. Unfortunately... |
| 6592031 |
Authentication system for PC cards |
| Jul-15-2003 |
A PC card authentication system has a PC card having a PC card housing with a plug connector at one end thereof configured to be inserted into a computer slot of a computer and to provide electrical contact... |
| 6547130 |
Integrated circuit card with fingerprint verification capability |
| Apr-15-2003 |
An integrated circuit card is accessed by a card reader that is capable of establishing a communications link with a host computer. The integrated circuit card includes a card body, a memory device mounted... |
| 6484936 |
Terminal |
| Nov-26-2002 |
A self-service terminal (10) includes a non-contact interface (18, 20) for enabling a user to interact with the terminal without requiring physical contact with the terminal, a biometric sensor (14) for... |
| 6445820 |
Method for conducting analysis of handwriting |
| Sep-3-2002 |
A method for electronic analysis of handwriting samples. A digital bit-map of handwriting samples created, using a digital camera or electronic scanner. The bit-map is then marked at selected points using... |
| 6357663 |
Fingerprint identifying PC card |
| Mar-19-2002 |
A portable apparatus having a slot for inserting a PC card which includes a card unit and a fingerprint scanner unit. The PC card has a support for supporting the scanner and reducing the force transferred... |
| 6325285 |
Smart card with integrated fingerprint reader |
| Dec-4-2001 |
The improved smart card of the present invention preferably comprises a CPU, memory, and a fingerprint reader including a sensing surface. Preferably, the sensing surface is located along a surface of... |
| 6244514 |
Smart card for storage and retrieval of digitally compressed color images |
| Jun-12-2001 |
A card containing a programmable microchip having a memory for storing a color identification photograph. A color identification image is digitally compressed from a photograph by a novel method which... |
| 6145738 |
Method and apparatus for automatic check cashing |
| Nov-14-2000 |
An automated check-cashing unit includes an input device configured to generate input signals in response to inputs from a customer, a storage device including a database of customer information, a check... |
| 6069968 |
Electronic transaction system for banking, security, and/or charge card |
| May-30-2000 |
A signal identification system for arbitrary contour, wherein personalized--contour signal is applied for the identification--of an individual user, entity, device, or phenomena. Said personalized identification... |
| 6062474 |
ATM signature security system |
| May-16-2000 |
A method is taught for analyzing the keystroke timing signature of an ATM or other electronic commerce customer. The timing signature is compared to a database of previously stored keystroke timing sequences... |
| 5920640 |
Fingerprint sensor and token reader and associated methods |
| Jul-6-1999 |
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,... |
| 5832464 |
System and method for efficiently processing payments via check and electronic funds transfer |
| Nov-3-1998 |
The present invention relates to the field of identity verification. Specifically, the invention is directed to a device and method for facilitating signature-less financial transactions as an improvement... |
| 5825005 |
Method of encoding identification cards and verifying such encoded identification cards, and apparatus for carrying out such a method |
| Oct-20-1998 |
A method of codifying and comparing an identification card includes imprinting the identification card with a selected fingerprint of the owner which upon match with a corresponding natural fingerprint... |
| 5787186 |
Biometric security process for authenticating identity and credit cards, visas, passports and facial recognition |
| Jul-28-1998 |
A biometric security procedure for manufacturing an identity document, such as an identity card, credit card, visa or passport, which includes the steps of: providing a nucleus of the identity document,... |
| 5615277 |
Tokenless security system for authorizing access to a secured computer system |
| Mar-25-1997 |
A tokenless security system and method for preventing unauthorized access to one or more secured computer systems is shown. The security system and method are principally based on a correlative comparison... |
| 5613012 |
Tokenless identification system for authorization of electronic transactions and electronic transmissions |
| Mar-18-1997 |
A tokenless identification system and method for authorization of transactions and transmissions. The tokenless system and method are principally based on a correlative comparison of a unique biometrics... |
| 5455406 |
Automatic transaction apparatus |
| Oct-3-1995 |
An automatic transaction apparatus for taking a transaction requiring the acquisition of a signature is provided with a mechanism for acquiring a signature. The signature acquisition mechanism includes... |
| 5389773 |
Self-service system having transaction predictive capability and method of using |
| Feb-14-1995 |
A self-service system, such as an automated teller machine (ATM) system, uses predictive technology. When a user begins a transaction by inserting an identification card into a card reader of an ATM, the... |
| 5386104 |
System and method for detecting user fraud in automated teller machine transactions |
| Jan-31-1995 |
A self-service automated teller system includes a fraud detection module which uses a biometric recognition technique, such as voice or fingerprint recognition, in combination with predictive technology.... |
| 5239166 |
Secure data interchange system erasing a card memory upon an invalid response |
| Aug-24-1993 |
Systems for interchanging information, for example, obtaining cash from a terminal by use of a portable device such as a credit card are well-known but suffer from being vulnerable to fraud. In the invention... |
| 5055658 |
Security system employing digitized personal physical characteristics |
| Oct-8-1991 |
A security system including a security lock which can be programmed by the use of a master key to recognize specified slave keys. The system may include apparatus for digitizing a characteristic such as... |
| 5053608 |
Personal identification system |
| Oct-1-1991 |
A personal identification system wherein an encoded version of the user's fingerprint is reprint is recorded on an identification card or device; this encoded version is security machine-read and directly... |
| 4736445 |
Measure of distinguishability for signature verification |
| Apr-5-1988 |
An improved method of signature verification. More specifically, this method maps the values of input measures obtained by comparing a sample signature with a reference signature to a universal scale and... |
| 4724542 |
Automatic reference adaptation during dynamic signature verification |
| Feb-9-1988 |
A signature verification method wherein sets of reference signatures are automatically adapted to changing writing styles of a signer of a signature. More specifically, a number of signatures in a set... |
| 4703347 |
Individuality discriminating system |
| Oct-27-1987 |
An individuality discriminating system wherein analog signals of a human individual picture are converted to digital signals according to brightness of the picture, and such digital signals are stored... |
| 4701960 |
Signature verification |
| Oct-20-1987 |
Disclosed is a method for determining whether or not two signatures were written by the same individual. An X-Y data tablet indicates the location of the writing instrument at a predetermined clock pulse... |
| 4699149 |
Apparatus for the identification of individuals |
| Oct-13-1987 |
The arrangement of veins is a unique characteristic of an individual. Identification is performed by means of a detector (9) which scans a region of the skin (6) and detects the position of subcutaneous... |
| 4680801 |
Sign verification |
| Jul-14-1987 |
A method of determining whether the writer of a sign is the same as the writer of a previously written sign at least one characteristic feature of which has been prerecorded comprises: (a) detecting at... |
| 4656474 |
Process and apparatus for authenticating the signature of a signed message |
| Apr-7-1987 |
A process and a device for authenticating the signature of a signed message includes a nominal signature card (1a) coupled to a transmitting device 1 which sends signed messages. The card (1a) includes... |
| 4653097 |
Individual verification apparatus |
| Mar-24-1987 |
Speaker verification is tested in a sequence of steps: speech recognition of the spoken identification code (key code) is followed by speaker verification using the sounds of the spoken identification... |
| 4621334 |
Personal identification apparatus |
| Nov-4-1986 |
A method and apparatus is disclosed for verifying whether a particular individual is a member of a predetermined group of authorized individuals. The subject apparatus is particularly suited for controlling... |
