Abstract: An electronic device includes: a fingerprint input unit located in one area of the electronic device to receive a fingerprint of a user; and a controller configured to control a display unit to display information on a fingerprint registration progress situation in correspondence to a plurality of fingerprints that are sequentially input to the fingerprint input unit, determine whether a fingerprint of the user is to be registered according to the fingerprint registration progress situation information, and register a fingerprint of the user by using at least some of the plurality of fingerprints. A fingerprint registration progress situation can be identified when a fingerprint is registered.

Abstract: A protection circuit can be used with a computer system having a master device and at least one slave device that are connected by an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus. A first access request is received that includes an address that identifies a first slave device. In response to a permissible mode, the first access request is communicated to the first slave device using the I2C bus. A sticky protection bit can be set. In response to the sticky protection bit being set, the protection circuit can be placed in a protected mode. A second access request is received. The second access request can be determined to be a protected access to the first slave device. In response to the determining and the protected mode, the second access request to the first slave device can be denied.

Abstract: A method for authenticating an object, comprising determining a physical dispersion pattern of a set of elements, determining a physical characteristic of the set of elements which is distinct from a physical characteristic producible by a transfer printing technology, determining a digital code associated with the object defining the physical dispersion pattern, and authenticating the object by verifying a correspondence of the digital code with the physical dispersion pattern, and verifying the physical characteristic.

Abstract: A vehicle tire deformation device for determining the size of a deformed contact patch of a tire which contacts the ground, said device comprising a movement detector connected to an attachment body by means of a moveable indicator element wherein both the movement detector and the attachment body are attachable to an inside surface of the tire, and wherein the size of the deformed contact patch of the tire is determined by the detector sensing a change in angle of the moveable indicator element indicating the border between the deformed contact patch of the tire and a non deformed part of the tire which is not in contact with the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fingerprint input device using a portable terminal equipped with a camera, and an external optical device for inputting a fingerprint. According to the present invention, a fingerprint image may be generated by an optical fingerprint input method by using the external optical device of the present invention even when an existing portable terminal does not have a configuration for an optical fingerprint input. To this end, the external optical device is provided as an external type to be mounted in the existing portable terminal provided with a camera, and has an optical refractor and a mirror. The external optical device may generate a user's fingerprint image by an optical fingerprint input method, in accordance with circumstances, without interrupting the main use of a camera and an LED of the existing portable terminal.

Abstract: A biometric authentication device uses IR-VCSELs as light sources for performing biometric authentication by providing clear images. A light guide module is introduced to minimize the size of the device. Moreover, the biometric authentication device uses a single image sensing module to gather a vein image and a fingerprint image into the same detection signal which is then analyzed and compared with the pre-stored vein feature data and fingerprint feature data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optical imaging are disclosed. The optical fingerprint sensor includes an image sensor array; a collimator filter layer disposed above the image sensor array, the collimator filter layer having an array of apertures; and an illumination layer disposed above the collimator filter layer. The collimator filter layer filters reflected light such that only certain of the reflected light beams reach optical sensing elements in the image sensor array. Employing the collimator filter layer prevents blurring while allowing for a lower-profile image sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of validating a media item, the method comprising receiving image data corresponding to a plurality of digital images of a media item to be validated, wherein each image is associated with a respective one of a plurality of different channels of an illumination source for illuminating the media item, selecting image data corresponding to two of the plurality of images, dividing a common parameter of the selected image data associated with corresponding locations of the two selected images to create ratio image data representing a ratio image for two different channels of the illumination source, extracting feature information associated with the ratio image, and classifying the extracted feature information with at least one classifier of a validation template to determine whether or not the media item is valid. A computer program and a Self-Service Terminal for validating a media item, such as a banknote, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the production and labeling of objects in a manner suitable for the prevention and detection of counterfeiting. Thus, the system incorporates a variety of features that make unauthorized reproduction difficult. In addition, the present invention provides a system and method for providing a dynamically reconfigurable watermark, and the use of the watermark to encode a stochastically variable property of the carrier medium for self-authentication purposes.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification module includes a cover plate, a fingerprint identification sensor, at least one light source, and a plurality of fibers. The cover plate has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. The fingerprint identification sensor and the at least one light source are located under the inner surface, and the at least one light source is located adjacent to the fingerprint identification sensor. The fibers are arranged in an array and are located between the cover plate and the fingerprint identification sensor, wherein each of the fibers has a light incident surface. The light incident surface faces the inner surface and is inclined relative to the inner surface.

Abstract: A photon-drive fingerprint identification module configured to detect a fingerprint of a finger is provided, and the photon-drive fingerprint identification module includes at least a light emitting unit and a light detecting semiconductor array. The light emitting unit is configured to emit a detecting light to the finger, and the finger and the fingerprint reflect the detecting light and turn it into a signal light. The light detecting semiconductor array includes a plurality of light detecting semiconductor units arranged in an array, and the light detecting semiconductor units are configured to receive the signal light reflected by the finger and generate a plurality of electrical signals. Each of the light detecting semiconductor units sequentially includes an antireflection structure, a first type doped semiconductor layer and a second type doped semiconductor layer. The first type doped semiconductor layer is stacked between the antireflection structure and the second type doped semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a tactile representation of an object are provided. A method for generating a tactile representation of an object, comprises obtaining a microscopic image of a surface of the object, processing data corresponding to the image to generate a roughness pattern for the object based on the image, calibrating the roughness pattern with a predetermined material, and simulating the roughness pattern on an electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and methods that facilitates the identification of an individual through the use of data. Certain more particular embodiments of the present invention facilitate the contactless acquisition and processing of biometric data for identification purposes from a biometric source. One preferred embodiment of the present invention of the system includes an apparatus by which is sized and shape to capture of one or more images of an portion of individual for processing and identification purposes. Advantageously, certain embodiments of the present invention facilitate the enrollment of one or more individuals for verification and identification purposes through the use of the data developed from the one or more captured images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for performing assays, especially for determining the presence and/or amount of one or more analytes. In particular, the invention relates to a device for the detection of analytes, comprising a reversibly compressible matrix located between a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface is located opposite to the first surface, and wherein the distance between the first surface and the second surface is variable. The invention also relates to a corresponding method using such a device for the detection of one or more species of analytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method and a device for the contactless human identification using biometrics images. The present invention develops a robust feature extraction algorithm to recover three-dimensional (3D) shape information from biometrics images. Further, it provides significantly improved performance than what is possible from the state-of-art methods, adding practicality for real applications on mobile platform, smartphones, and also as add-on system for conventional fingerprint system. The present invention's unique advantages are based on its computational simplicity, efficient matching and requiring least storage. Experiments were conducted to confirm very high accuracy and reliability on a number of biometric modalities including iris, palmprint, and finger knuckle images.

Abstract: Apparatus to produce a spatially and temporally uniform heat source is described and this is used to visualize latent fingerprints deposited onto thermal paper by raising the temperature of the paper. Results show an improvement over previous techniques, particularly when fingerprint deposits are aged or the developed fingerprints faint; visualization being enhanced by the use of an LED light source. An investigation of the components in fingerprint sweat likely to affect the solubility and hence colour change of the dye present in the thermal paper has shown that polar protic solvents able to donate a proton are favoured and a polar amino acid found commonly in eccrine fingerprint sweat (lysine) has been shown able to produce the desired colour change. Aged fingerprint deposits on thermal paper from a variety of sources up to four years old have been visualized with this technique.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclose a fingerprint recognition sensor and a fingerprint recognition system. The fingerprint recognition sensor may include a pad configured to apply a first wave signal having multi-frequency characteristics to an object, a signal applying electrode configured to transmit the first wave signal having multi-frequency characteristics to the pad and a signal receiving electrode configured to receive a reflection wave signal from the object to the pad based on the first wave signal.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a biometric authentication system and method. The system includes a mobile device having a camera and a screen, and a database. The system is programmed to superimpose on the screen an overlay of a finger over a real-time image seen by the camera, capture an image of a fingerprint of a user with the camera, compare the captured image with an authenticated fingerprint image that is stored in the database, and return a positive result if the compared images match.

Abstract: A conditionally visible bite line may be demarcated on a shoe upper using at least one of a fluorescent or an Infrared (IR)-responsive material. Such a conditionally visible bite line may be observable only under particular conditions, such as when illuminated by an ultraviolet light source or an IR light source, as appropriate. A light may be projected to intersect the conditionally visible bite line under conditions rendering the conditionally visible bite line detectable. The intersection(s) of the projected light and the conditionally visible bite line may be used to create a virtual bite line for use in generating a tool path to process the surface of a shoe upper bounded by the conditionally visible bite line.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing secure access to a controlled item, the system comprising a database of biometric signatures, a transmitter subsystem comprising a biometric sensor for receiving a biometric signal, means for matching the biometric signal against members of the database of biometric signatures to thereby output an accessibility attribute, and means for emitting a secure access signal conveying information dependent upon said accessibility attribute, wherein the secure access signal comprises one of at least a rolling code, an encrypted Bluetooth™ protocol, and a WiFi™ protocol, and a receiver sub-system comprising means for receiving the transmitted secure access signal and means for providing conditional access to the controlled item dependent upon said information.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor device configured to detect a touch pressure dependent characteristic of a body part of a user while the user touches a touch surface with the body part. The system also includes an image capture device configured to capture an image of the body part of the user while the user touches the touch surface. The system further includes a processor configured to associate the image with an amount of pressure exerted on the touch surface by the user. The processor is also configured to compare the amount of pressure exerted on the touch surface to a desired amount of pressure associated with the user for the sensor device, and initiate compensation for the touch pressure dependent characteristic based upon the comparison.

Abstract: A magnification factor is estimated for a magnified image. A generating means generates an image by removing a high frequency component from an input image. A first calculating means calculates a high frequency component greater than or equal to a prescribed frequency component in the spatial frequency component of the input image, as a spatial frequency component characteristic value. A second calculating means calculates the spatial frequency component of the input image, as a second spatial frequency component characteristic value. A determining means determines whether each pixel is block noise. A magnification factor estimating means removes pixels determined to be block noise by the determining means from summation target pixels and, estimates the magnification factor of the input image to be higher when the difference between the first spatial frequency component characteristic values and second spatial frequency component characteristic values of the remaining pixels is smaller.

Abstract: An authentication apparatus includes a prism and an imaging unit. The prism comprises: a contact surface, an imaging surface, a first reflection surface opposed to the imaging surface, contacted with the contact surface to make an angle to be lower than an optimum angle to an incident light from a concave portion of the living body, and to reflect an incident light from a convex portion of the living body on the imaging surface and a second reflection surface opposed to the imaging surface, contacted with the first reflection surface, and to form a reflection body that reflects the incident light from the concave portion of the living body and the incident light from the convex portion of the living body on the imaging surface. The imaging unit images the light which is reflected by the first reflection surface and the light, which is reflected by the second reflection surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an inspection apparatus includes an optical system portion on which a plurality of reflected light rays corresponding to a plurality of observation directions with respect to an optical variable image device are incident and which images the plurality of reflected light rays incident thereon, an imaging portion that images the plurality of reflected light rays imaged by the optical system portion and thereby generates reflected light images corresponding the plurality of respective observation directions, an object relation determination portion that determines whether or not there is a predetermined geometric difference between objects that are contained in reflected light images imaged by the imaging portion and corresponding to different observation directions, and an authenticity determination portion that determines authenticity of the optical variable image device based on a result of the determination by the object relation determination portion.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive verification for a loan in response to the transmission.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive car parts data corresponding to the vehicle license plate image in response to the transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security element (2), in particular in the form of a multi-layer flexible film body, with a top side facing an observer and a back side facing away from the observer, as well as a method for the production thereof. The security element (2) has one or more light-emitting elements arranged in a first area (30) of the security element which radiate light when activated and in particular are formed in each case of a self-luminous, electrically operated, display element. The security element (2) has, in the first area (30), one or more transmissive diffraction structures. The one or more transmissive diffraction structures are arranged such that at least a part of the light radiated by the activated one or more light-emitting elements transmits through at least one partial area of the transmissive diffraction structures.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive a listing corresponding to another vehicle in response to the transmission.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive an insurance quote for a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle license plate in response to the transmission.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive an estimated value for a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle license plate in response to the transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automobile metal plate for identifying a vehicle, said plate comprising a metal base, a reflective material, an encapsulated hologram that can be hot- or cold-stamped, and a laminating material which forms a single integral body comprising the reflective material, the hologram and the actual laminate. The structure of said vehicle identification plate prevents the encapsulated hologram from being modified in any way. The encapsulated hologram cannot be detached or erased or altered by any physical or chemical means.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a touch display that includes at least one display layer, and at least one transparent conductive layer thereon defining touch sensing pixels. The electronic device may also include a finger biometric sensor carried by the touch display and that may include an interconnect layer that includes transparent conductive traces, and a finger biometric sensing layer adjacent the interconnect layer and that includes an array of transparent conductive finger biometric sensing pixels capacitively coupled to the at least one transparent conductive layer of the touch display. The finger biometric sensor may also include a transparent dielectric layer between the interconnect layer and the finger biometric sensing layer, and transparent conductive vias extending through the transparent dielectric layer and coupling the array of transparent conductive finger biometric sensing pixels to respective ones of the transparent conductive traces.

Abstract: A method is provided of identifying a security document using an identifying device. The identifying device is provided with a capacitance sensor and a second sensor. The method includes capacitively coupling a first element of the security document with the capacitance sensor and obtaining first data from the first element using the capacitance sensor. Second data is also obtained from the security document using the second sensor. Output data is then generated based upon the first and second data. A corresponding device and system are also presented.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive a vehicle identification number corresponding to the vehicle license plate image in response to the transmission.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a mobile apparatus including an image sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electrical signal. The optical image includes an image of a vehicle license plate. The mobile apparatus includes a license plate detector configured to process the electrical signal to recover information from the vehicle license plate image. The mobile apparatus includes an interface configured to transmit the vehicle license plate information to a remote apparatus and receive a location of a vehicle service center corresponding to the vehicle license plate image in response to the transmission.

Abstract: Provided is a finger vein authentication which recognizes, compares and distinguishes a user's finger vein at low capacity/high speed through a method for analyzing a level set curvature. In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a finger vein authentication system including a light source unit configured to emit near-infrared light; an optical filter unit configured to allow only light with a specific wavelength in light incident from the light source unit to penetrate therethrough; a CCD camera unit configured to capture an image including an user's finger and then to convert the captured image into an electrical signal; a memory unit configured to store a level set curvature program, the level set curvature program performing an operation for extracting a finger vein pattern from the image including the finger using a level set curvature; and a control unit configured to drive the level set curvature program.

Abstract: A method for examining the optical condition of a value document on the basis of a digital image of at least a specified region of the value document, the image comprising pixels, comprises searching the pixels of the digital image are searched for sets of error pixels which are respectively given in that the error pixels fulfill a specified deviation criterion for an impermissible deviation of at least one specified pixel property, and the distance of each error pixel of the respective set from at least one other error pixel of the same set does not exceed a specified distance that is greater than the distance of directly neighboring pixels of the digital image, and a number of sets found during the search and/or a value for at least one property of at least one of the sets found during the search is ascertained.

Abstract: A measuring module for remission photometric analysis of one or a plurality of specimens is provided with the following features: a transmitter with a transmission channel for transmitting a measuring radiation to location of the specimen; a first focusing device for focusing the measuring radiation on the specimen; a receiver with a receiving channel to receive the radiation reflected by the specimen; a second focusing device made of plastic for focusing the measuring radiation reflected by the specimen onto the receiver, whereby the second focusing device further comprises a filter which is designed to filter a fluorescence radiation from the specimen excited by the measuring radiation.

Abstract: One disclosed optical computing device includes a sampling window arranged on a housing, an electromagnetic radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, the electromagnetic radiation being configured to optically interact with a substance outside of the sampling window, at least one integrated computational element (ICE) core arranged to optically interact with the electromagnetic radiation, and a detector arranged to receive the electromagnetic radiation following its optical interaction with the substance and the at least one ICE core and generate an output signal corresponding to a characteristic of the substance, wherein the electromagnetic radiation impinges upon the surfaces of the sampling window at an angle of incidence from normal to the sampling window, and wherein specular reflected light reflects off the sampling window at an opposing angle of incidence, the specular reflected light emanating away from the sampling window such that it is not detected by the detector.

Abstract: A contactless, three-dimensional fingerprint scanner apparatus, method, and system are described. The contactless fingerprint scanner can provide either, or both, topographical contrast of three-dimensional fingerprint features and optical contrast of a three-dimensional fingerprint surface. Data captured from scanning of a target with known geometric features mimicking fingerprint features can be examined as images or surface plots and analyzed for fidelity against the known target feature specifications to evaluate or validate device capture performance as well as interoperability. The target can be used by scanner vendors and designers to validate their devices, as well as to perform type certification.

Abstract: A ring-type terminal including a main body configured to be placed on and surround a user's finger and including an insertion region in which the finger is inserted; a fingerprint sensor provided on at least one region of an inner circumferential surface of the main body and configured to recognize a fingerprint of the finger; a guide module provided on the inner circumferential surface such that the finger comes in contact with the fingerprint sensing module while the finger is inserted in the insertion region; and a controller configured to execute a function based on the fingerprint sensed by the fingerprint sensing module.

Abstract: Validation of using a finger as support of a fingerprint may include: placing the support such that it bears; capturing a captured image of the print; transforming the captured image into a resulting image by passage through a low-pass filter; locating on the resulting image an origin point, the intensity of whose pixel is representative of the maximum pressure exerted on the support; verifying that, on the resulting image, for a plurality of radii issuing from the origin point, and for each of said radii, for a plurality of points M, the intensity of the pixel of each point M of said radius is representative of a decline in the pressure exerted on the support as the distance from the origin point to the point M increases, and a decision as regards the validity of the support is taken as a function of the results of the verification step.

Abstract: According to exemplary systems and methods, a template is partitioned into blocks using an image processor. An image is scanned using an optical scanner. The image is aligned to the template. Image features are matched with template features in the blocks of the template. Displacement vectors are identified for differences of the image features from the template features. Normalized cross correlation (NCC) is determined between blocks of the image and each block of the template using the image processor. Peaks in the NCC are identified. A displacement vector is selected for a peak with highest NCC for each the block of the template. Ambiguous template features are identified in the image based on the displacement vector. Blocks are iteratively combined and NCC determined to remove the ambiguous template features.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical prism module, comprising a collection surface arranged on the top of the optical prism module; a basal plane corresponding to the collection surface and situated on the bottom of the optical prism module; a mirror surface arranged on one end of the optical prism module, a first included angle being provided between the mirror surface and the collection surface, and a second included angle being provided between the mirror surface and the basal plane; and an output surface arranged on another end of the optical prism module, a third included angle being provided between the output surface and the collection surface, and a fourth included angle being provided between the output surface and the basal plane.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure includes a security system and method having a key with nanoscale features. The key includes a body. At least one pattern member disposed on the body, the pattern member formed using a directed self-assembly polymer to define a pattern of random feature structures thereon, the feature structures having a width of less than 100 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of obtaining value from providing fabrication equipment comprising the following steps. Fabrication equipment is provided to an article producer, which equipment includes an on-line analyzer for detecting the presence of a tracer element. Raw material which contains the proprietary tracer element is then provided to the article producer. The article producer is then allowed to begin to convert the raw material to a finished article using the fabrication equipment. The raw material is analyzed for the presence of the tracer element while the fabrication equipment is operated. Appropriate action, such as charging a royalty or shutting down the fabrication equipment, is then taken in the event the tracer element is not detected.

Abstract: A variety of forms of machine-readable symbols are disclosed, as well as methods and systems of constructing machine-readable symbols, methods and systems of acquiring machine-readable symbols, and methods and systems of decoding machine-readable symbols.

Abstract: Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes.

Abstract: A system, which computer processes a tenprint card where fingerprint images are imprinted, provides a processing mechanism which automatically crops or segments respective fingerprint images on the tenprint card. In particular, the system provides: a processing mechanism which appropriately crops or segments a slap print image, even if a fingerprint image of slap prints does not fit in a predetermined frame or even if noise other than fingerprints to be cropped or segmented is present within a frame of a four-finger slap, by using a result of matching with rolled prints; and a processing mechanism which checks a correspondence relationship between the rolled prints and the plane prints, assesses a finger position, and detects an error of imprinting position.

Abstract: A biometric information input apparatus includes an image capturing section configured to obtain a captured image of a biological object; a pliable part detecting section configured to detect whether there is a pliable part on a surface of the biological object by obtaining a distance to the surface of the biological object from the captured image and comparing the obtained distance with a predetermined distance to be compared set beforehand; and an extracting section configured to extract biometric information from the captured image if the pliable part is not detected by the pliable part detecting section.