Methods and systems for estimating genetic characteristics from biometric measurements
US9292916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for collecting fingerprint and genetic information from an individual during a single collection session. A skin site is illuminated by direct imaging of the skin site using light reflected from the illuminated skin site. A cell of the individual, such as a skin cell, is retrieved from the collection surface.
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