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Biometric imaging system and method

US7203344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2003
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/67
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system of obtaining a ten-print plain impression fingerprint includes scanning a print image, processing the scanned image, separating the processed image into individual fingerprint images, and determining how many print images have been scanned. The method also includes comparing the print image to a previously scanned print image, quality classifying the separated images, indicating a quality classification of the print image based on the classifying step, and determining whether the print image is of a good quality. The system can include a ten-print scanner having a finger guide and a platen used to position four finger slaps onto the platen.

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