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Compact fingerprint identification device

US6643390B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2000
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/1324
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A compact, low-cost finger imager, to be used for enrolling and recognizing individuals based upon their finger ridge patterns. The optical system employs viewing beyond the critical angle and darkfield illumination for maximum image contrast. The optical system is afocal and telecentric, achieving corrected distortion with oblique viewing.

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