Abstract: A smart card authenticates a cardholder. The smart card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the smart card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the smart card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.

Abstract: A high security identification card includes an on-board memory for stored biometric data and an on-board sensor for capturing live biometric data. An on-board processor on the card performs a matching operation to verify that the captured biometric data matches the locally stored biometric data. Only if there is a positive match is any data transmitted from the card for additional verification and/or further processing. Preferably, the card is ISO SmartCard compatible. In one embodiment, the ISO SmartCard functions as a firewall for protecting the security processor used for storing and processing the protected biometric data from malicious external attack via the ISO SmartCard interface. In another embodiment, the security processor is inserted between the ISO SmartCard Interface and an unmodified ISO SmartCard processor and blocks any external communications until the user's fingerprint has been matched with a previously registered fingerprint.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improved fingerprint recognition. A fingerprint image associated with an authorized user can be captured with a sensor. Direction vectors for a plurality of pixels of the first fingerprint image are then calculated. Next, characteristic points of the fingerprint image are located in first coordinate system. The fingerprint central nucleus is determined based on the calculated direction vectors, and is expressed in the first coordinate system. Subsequently, a second coordinate system having an origin located relative to the fingerprint central nucleus is determined. Thereafter, the characteristic points of the fingerprint image are mapped to the second coordinate system. Finally, the fingerprint central nucleus and fingerprint characteristic points expressed in the second coordinate system are saved as a fingerprint template.

Abstract: A card authenticates a cardholder. The card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.

Abstract: A biometric sensor panel includes (a) a first flexible substrate, (b) a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first flexible substrate, the first electrodes being arranged in a first direction, (c) a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrodes, (d) a second flexible substrate, (e) a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second flexible substrate, the second electrodes being arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, and (f) a pressure sensitive conductive layer formed on the second electrodes, wherein the first and second flexible substrates face each other such that the semiconductor layer is in contact with the pressure sensitive conductive layer.

Abstract: A smart card authenticates a cardholder. The smart card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the smart card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the smart card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improved fingerprint recognition. A fingerprint image associated with an authorized user can be captured with a sensor. Direction vectors for a plurality of pixels of the first fingerprint image are then calculated. Next, characteristic points of the fingerprint image are located in a first coordinate system. The fingerprint central nucleus is determined based on the calculated direction vectors, and is expressed in the first coordinate system. Subsequently, a second coordinate system having an origin located relative to the fingerprint central nucleus is determined. Thereafter, the characteristic points of the fingerprint image are mapped to the second coordinate system. Finally, the fingerprint central nucleus and fingerprint characteristic points expressed in the second coordinate system are saved as a fingerprint template.

Abstract: A card authenticates a cardholder. The card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.

Abstract: A high security identification card includes an on-board memory for stored biometric data and an on-board sensor for capturing live biometric data. An on-board processor on the card performs a matching operation to verify that the captured biometric data matches the locally stored biometric data. Only if there is a positive match is any data transmitted from the card for additional verification and/or further processing. Preferably, the card is ISO SmartCard compatible. In one embodiment, the ISO SmartCard functions as a firewall for protecting the security processor used for storing and processing the protected biometric data from malicious external attack via the ISO SmartCard interface. In another embodiment, the security processor is inserted between the ISO SmartCard Interface and an unmodified ISO SmartCard processor and blocks any external communications until the user's fingerprint has been matched with a previously registered fingerprint.

Abstract: A biometric sensor panel includes (a) a first flexible substrate, (b) a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first flexible substrate, the first electrodes being arranged in a first direction, (c) a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrodes, (d) a second flexible substrate, (e) a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second flexible substrate, the second electrodes being arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, and (f) a pressure sensitive conductive layer formed on the second electrodes, wherein the first and second flexible substrates face each other such that the semiconductor layer is in contact with the pressure sensitive conductive layer.

Abstract: A communication device is used by a mobile station to perform wireless communication with another mobile station. The communication device includes a processor configured to set a transmission resource according to a present position of the mobile station, the transmission resource being set based on transmission resource association information including different transmission resources assigned to plural assignment areas provided at different positions along a road through which the mobile station passes; and a transmitter configured to transmit data with the use of the transmission resource that has been set.

Abstract: A communication device is used by a mobile station to perform wireless communication with another mobile station. The communication device includes a processor configured to set a transmission resource according to a present position of the mobile station, the transmission resource being set based on transmission resource association information including different transmission resources assigned to plural assignment areas provided at different positions along a road through which the mobile station passes; and a transmitter configured to transmit data with the use of the transmission resource that has been set.

Abstract: A frame structure for a relay station operating in an OFDMA network includes a downlink sub-frame having a first allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between a base station in the network and the relay station, a second allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the base station and a mobile station in the network, and a third allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the relay station and the mobile station; and an uplink sub-frame having a first allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the mobile station and the relay station, a second allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the mobile station and the base station, and a third allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the relay station and the base station.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improved fingerprint recognition. A fingerprint image associated with an authorized user can be captured with a sensor. Direction vectors for a plurality of pixels of the first fingerprint image are then calculated. Next, characteristic points of the fingerprint image are located in a first coordinate system. The fingerprint central nucleus is determined based on the calculated direction vectors, and is expressed in the first coordinate system. Subsequently, a second coordinate system having an origin located relative to the fingerprint central nucleus is determined. Thereafter, the characteristic points of the fingerprint image are mapped to the second coordinate system. Finally, the fingerprint central nucleus and fingerprint characteristic points expressed in the second coordinate system are saved as a fingerprint template.

Abstract: This patent application teaches and describes radio frequency (RF) power conversion circuits and methods both for use in mobile devices (such as smart cards). Embodiments of the present invention include wireless personal ID cards or dongle including a fingerprint sensor. A fingerprint matching system can reside on cards. Power provided to the fingerprint sensor and on board processer(s) can be provided by a wireless signal provided to the card. The card can include an RF power conversion circuit configured to receive wireless RF energy and convert the wireless energy for powering electronics on the card. Other aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A card authenticates a cardholder. The card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.

Abstract: A wireless media player device includes (a) a flash memory, (b) a main processor adapted to process digital signals and to control wireless communications, the main processor including first and second interfaces adapted to wirelessly communicate with an external host computer and an external headset, respectively, (c) a signal antenna coupled to the main processor, (d) a power circuit coupled to the main processor, adapted to provide power to components of the media player device, (e) a wireless charger adapted to receive power from an external power source and charge the power circuit, and (f) a display provided on a surface of the media player device. The media player device is wearable and may further includes a casing and an attacher (such as a wrist band) adapted to fasten the media player device onto a user such that the display is visible from the user.

Abstract: A frame structure for a relay station operating in an OFDMA network includes a downlink sub-frame having a first allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between a base station in the network and the relay station, a second allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the base station and a mobile station in the network, and a third allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the relay station and the mobile station; and an uplink sub-frame having a first allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the mobile station and the relay station, a second allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the mobile station and the base station, and a third allocated time zone dedicated for transmission between the relay station and the base station.

Abstract: A biometric sensor panel includes (a) a first flexible substrate, (b) a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first flexible substrate, the first electrodes being arranged in a first direction, (c) a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrodes, (d) a second flexible substrate, (e) a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second flexible substrate, the second electrodes being arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, and (f) a pressure sensitive conductive layer formed on the second electrodes, wherein the first and second flexible substrates face each other such that the semiconductor layer is in contact with the pressure sensitive conductive layer.

Abstract: A radio relay system which relays a signal between a radio base station and a mobile terminal via a radio relay station is disclosed. The radio relay station stores a relay signal MS#1 burst received from the radio base station in a time slot of a BS?RS zone, and transmits the relay signal of a first predetermined number of symbols by making the first predetermined number of symbols delay by a second predetermined number of symbols to the mobile terminal without applying a data decoding process such as demodulation and error correction decoding to the relay signal. The position of the time slot of the relay signal to be transmitted in the RS-MS link is started from a position where the second predetermined number of symbols is delayed from a control signal DL control.