Abstract: A system for capturing images of a person at a checkpoint including at least one image capture means for recording images of the person, a processing means to select a still image of the person from the recorded images, a control means for adding data to the still image and storage means for storing the still image and the data.

Abstract: A system for determining a key frame of an image sequence wherein the key frame includes the clearest image of the face of a person from the image sequence, the system included an image input means for receiving the image sequence of the person and a processing means for identifying the face of the person in each frame of the image sequence and then determining which frame is the clearest image of the person's face.

Abstract: A system for capturing images of a person at a checkpoint including at least one image capture means for recording images of the person, a processing means to select a still image of the person from the recorded images, a control means for adding data to the still image and storage means for storing the still image and the data.

Abstract: A method and system for recognizing the characters on surfaces where alphanumeric identification code (“ID” for short) may be present such as a license plate. The present system is particularly adapted for situations where visual distortions can occur, and utilizes a highly robust method for recognizing the characters of an ID. Multiple character recovery schemes are applied to account for a variety of conditions to ensure high accuracy in identifying the ID. Accuracy is greatly enhanced by taking a comprehensive approach where multiple criteria are taken into consideration before any conclusions are drawn. Special considerations are given to recognizing the ID as a whole and not just the individual characters.