Patents by Inventor Richard Fenrich

Richard Fenrich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11763537
    Abstract: A fingerprint reader comprises a platen comprising a light-reflecting surface; a light source configured to emit light rays to illuminate a subject placed in contact with the light-reflecting surface of the platen; a camera configured to capture image data of the subject in contact with the light-reflecting surface of the platen; multiple optical elements arranged in an optical path between the platen and the camera; and an optical chassis comprising: multiple parallel raceway plates, the raceway plates fabricated from carbon fiber, and multiple crossmembers connecting pairs of the raceway plates, wherein the multiple optical elements are disposed in the multiple crossmembers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Robinson, Richard Fenrich
  • Publication number: 20150310250
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas SALERNO, Jeremy HUTCHINS, Michael PEDIGO, Carl GAEBE
  • Patent number: 9064139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20130321606
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas SALERNO, Jeremy HUTCHINS, Michael PEDIGO, Carl GAEBE
  • Patent number: 8542890
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Patent number: 8520911
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20120154568
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: IDENTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Patent number: 8077934
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20100289886
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Patent number: 7822236
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Identification International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20080317301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20080055586
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that simultaneously or consecutively collects DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures from the same subject during the same collection window that adds value to forensic data collection processes. The collection of the DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures occur during the same collection window to assured the DNA sample and ridge and valley signatures identify the same individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Jennifer Robertson, James Rancourt
  • Publication number: 20070058844
    Abstract: A software implemented system and method for algorithmic correction of systematic image distortions within fingerprint imaging systems. The system and method may implement a three dimensional geometric model of a fingerprint imaging system to discover where a configuration prescribed by a conceptual fingerprint imaging system and an actual configuration of a manufactured fingerprint imaging system differ. By describing this difference using the geometric model, images captured by the manufactured fingerprint imaging system can be rectified in operational use to generate rectified images with relatively low amounts of distortion present. Rectifying the images to remove distortion based on the geometric model, without physically adjusting and/or correcting the manufactured fingerprint imaging system or its components, may enable the fingerprint imaging system to be manufactured with relatively lower tolerances without degrading a precision of the images generated by the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Fenrich
  • Publication number: 20050169506
    Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: IDENTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
  • Publication number: 20030197853
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that simultaneously or consecutively collects DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures from the same subject during the same collection window that adds value to forensic data collection processes. The collection of the DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures occur during the same collection window to assured the DNA sample and ridge and valley signatures identify the same individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Fenrich