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Method and apparatus for iris recognition

US7693307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2004
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/40
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an iris recognition method, comprising the steps of acquiring an image of at least one eye of a user in an infrared spectrum, and of processing said image to extract therefrom identification characteristics from the iris as defined by an outer boundary in the eye, the method comprising the steps of: The invention also provides iris recognition apparatus.

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