Abstract: Multimedia and multi-content capture device and integration model. A capture device takes raw sensor data and processes it using a set of algorithms stored on the capture device. A processing device communicates with the capture device to reprocess the raw sensor data using the set of algorithms stored on the capture device. The quality of the output from the capture device and the processing device may differ due to the processing capabilities of each device.

Abstract: Various computer-implemented methods are provided. One method for signature recognition includes identifying a vertical element of a signature and determining a tilt angle of the vertical element. Tilt angle is defined by a line that is approximately parallel to the vertical element. In addition, the method includes determining a tilt factor. Tilt factor is defined as a horizontal offset between the tilt angle and a reference tilt as a function of distance from a signature baseline. The method further includes altering the signature using the tilt factor and comparing the altered signature to known signature(s) to determine if the altered signature matches one of the known signature(s). Another method includes altering the signature using a predetermined tilt factor and comparing the altered signature to known signature(s). If the altered signature does not match one of the known signature(s), these steps may be repeated with different predetermined tilt factors.

Abstract: A patient registration record and payment system creates, maintains and transfers all relevant data electronically. The system captures patient registration and payment data, such as personal, demographic and insurance coverage information, medical history, frequently accessed healthcare providers, and data specifying one or more funding sources to pay for the amount of a medical visit for which the patient is responsible at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through the Internet or a local area network. Moreover, the system includes the capability to access reference databases regarding verification of data for accuracy, completeness and validity on a continuous, automated basis and, where such reference databases are not available, to initiate manual verification of data for accuracy, completeness and validity by system personnel prior to making patient registration data available to customers or transferring such data to customer databases.

Abstract: The present application describes systems and methods for real-time verification of form input using a digital pen. In one configuration, a user inputs data by checking or initialing boxes using a digital pen and then selects a complete indicator. The system then verifies that all required boxes have been checked and if they have not, the system provides real-time feedback to the operator.

Abstract: A system and method provide efficient, secure and fast automation of order processing. The method includes initiating an order by wirelessly receiving data from a personal digital key (PDK). The method also includes receiving a biometric input and confirming the initiation of the order by authenticating the biometric input. In response to authenticating the biometric input, the order is processed. In another embodiment, the method of further includes automatically initiating an order completion by wirelessly receiving data from a PDK. The method further includes receiving a biometric input and confirming the order completion by authenticating the biometric input. In response to authenticating the biometric input, the order is completed.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the accuracy of offline signature verification techniques by analyzing the high pressure regions of an image of the signature. The method and system may analyze global and local features in the high pressure regions of the image for increased verification accuracy.

Abstract: A method of sensing a message to a number using a print medium is disclosed. The method starts by sensing coded data on a surface of the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device. From the coded information a print media identifier and a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium are determined. Next, using the print media identifier and the position, the number is obtained from a database. Finally, a message editor is opened in the mobile telecommunications device, with a current message being addressed to the number.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of retrieving contact details using a print medium. The method determines a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device. The print media identifier is linked to the contact details. The mobile telecommunications device is then used to retrieve the contact details.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing system which has a plurality of tags, a tag reader, a digital-pen, and a server. The plurality of tags each hold a tag identifier. The tag reader reads the tag identifier held in each of the plurality of tags. The digital-pen reads location information, which identifies a location where handwriting is made on paper. The server keeps work record including information that associates the tag identifier recorded in the server in advance with the location on paper. When it is judged that the read tag identifier and a handwriting location identified by the location information are associated with each other, the server judges whether or not the read tag identifier matches the tag identifier recorded in advance that is associated by the work record with the handwriting location identified by the location information. The server outputs a result of the judging.

Abstract: Handwriting recognition is performed by sensing a trace signal, where the trace represents a handwritten intended symbol. A digital representation of the trace signal is then stored and compared with a plurality of candidate symbols. Depending on the outcome of the comparison, a best candidate symbol among the candidate symbols is recognized and displayed, or the digital representation of the trace signal is displayed.

Abstract: An ink manager running at a computer system receives ink information entered at a pen-based input/display device and accumulates the ink information into ink strokes. The ink manager communicates with a handwriting recognition engine and includes an ink phrase termination engine that is configured to detect the occurrence of one or more ink phrase termination events by examining the ink information. Upon the occurrence of an ink phrase termination event, the ink manager notifies the handwriting recognition engine and organizes the preceding ink strokes into an ink phrase data structure. The ink manager may also pass the ink phrase to an application executing on the computer system that is associated with the ink information, and it, in response, may return a reference pointer and a recognition context to the ink manager. The reference pointer and recognition context are then appended to the ink phrase data structure.

Abstract: A method for registration comprises providing a computer and a server in communication via a network, an intranet and/or the Internet, and entering data into the computer for communication to the server. The communicated data is compared to a database to detect duplication and optionally for validation. The registration method may be utilized for voter or other registration, for changing or updating a registration, and/or for another transaction.

Abstract: The process includes: a selection step (310 to 317) for choosing one procedure from among the aforementioned multiple procedures, an identification step (319) for identifying, in a database, complementary information needed to perform the aforementioned procedure and a complementary information request step for requesting complementary information from the user, adapted to asking the user for at least one piece of complementary information identified by the means of identifying information.

Abstract: A system for identifying a user by deriving a digital representation of an analogue form entered by the user, the analogue form being distinctive of the user; and by grading the digital representation against a plurality of grades. The grades are defined dependent upon possible variation in the analogue form. The grades ensure the same grading of the analogue form notwithstanding the variation. The graded digital representation constitutes an identification of the user.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for analyzing and assessing documents using a writing profile for documents, such as a payment instrument. A method may include providing a document to a computer system. In some embodiments, the method may further include obtaining information on writing in an information field of the document. In certain embodiments, the obtained written information in the information field and written information in at least one other information field may be compared to at least one writing profile representation. The writing profile representation may be obtained from at least one other document. In one embodiment, at least one of the writing profile representations may include written information from the information field and written information from at least one of the other information fields obtained from at least one of the other documents. In some embodiments, the comparisons may be used to verify the obtained written information.

Abstract: A method and system for capturing an electronic signature of a user in a Java-based environment on a personal digital assistant. A user is prompted by an applet operating on the personal digital assistant, handling a canvas by the applet, and capturing an instance of the electronic signature on the canvas. The canvas encodes the instance of the electronic signature in a file and transfers the file by the canvas to the applet. A personal digital assistant may include a screen sensitive to pressure for capturing a signature and an application adapted to capture and attach the signature to a business object. The application may also include an applet adapted to prompt a user and adapted to handle a canvas. The canvas is adapted to capture an instance of the electronic signature and encode the instance in a file. The file is transferred by the canvas to the applet.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for analyzing and assessing documents using a writing profile for documents, such as a payment instrument. A method may include providing a document to a computer system. The document may include at least one information field. Handwriting in at least one information field of the document may be compared to at least one handwriting profile representation from at least two information fields of at least one other document.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the accuracy of offline signature verification techniques by analyzing the high pressure regions of an image of the signature. The method and system may analyze global and local features in the high pressure regions of the image for increased verification accuracy.

Abstract: Predetermined indicia are detected in a digital image that is formed by optical scanning. Alternatively, or in addition, a digital image can have a predefined insertion field. Input and/or an optically scanned image is substituted in the digital image for the predetermined indicia and/or for the predefined insertion field. The digital image having the substitution is rendered.

Abstract: Techniques are described to employ image recognition techniques to content. In an implementation, one or more images are identified in content using a signature derived from the one or more images. Metadata associated with the content is then supplemented based on the identified one or more images.

Abstract: Methods and systems for training a computer to recognize and verify an individual's signature are provided. One illustrative method extracts a plurality of both global and local features from a relatively small sample of handwriting samples. In one such embodiment, only 5 samples are needed from an individual without requiring forgeries. In yet another embodiment, only three global parameters are utilized, thus reducing the complexity, and processing power, of the system. Utilizing such few global parameters also facilitates fine tuning of the systems. Further aspects of the invention relate to a multi-stage statistical system for on-line signature verification. In one embodiment, the system may comprise a simplified GMM model built on global signature properties and a left-to-right HMM model based on segmental features. In one embodiment, specific strategies are utilized to create model simplification and initialization in contrast to general GMM and HMM models.

Abstract: A portable electronic data management and transport system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit. The wireless remote unit can incorporate a graphic tablet digitizer for signaling signature data to a personal computer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for obtaining ink annotations from paper comprises a comparator that compares an initial electronic version of a document with an electronic image of an annotated version of the document to identify a handwritten annotation. The system also includes an annotation lifter that extracts the handwritten annotation from the electronic image and converts the handwritten annotation into a computer-usable form. Methods for using the system are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling registration of a user to use a computer system. The method includes providing a printed registration form containing information relating to user registration, the form including coded data indicative of an identity of the form and of at least one reference point of the form. Indicating data is received, in a processing system associated with the computer system, from a sensing device regarding the identity of the form and a position of the sensing device relative to the form. The sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the form, generates the indicating data using at least some of the coded data on the form. The method further includes identifying, in the processing system and from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to user registration, and storing the at least one parameter so as to be accessible by said computer system.

Abstract: The present invention provides for simple and streamlined boresight correlation of FLIR-to-missile video. Boresight correlation is performed with un-NUCed missile video, which allows boresight correlation and NUC to be performed simultaneously thereby reducing the time required to acquire a target and fire the missile. The current approach uses the motion of the missile seeker for NUCing to produce spatial gradient filtering in the missile image by differencing images as the seeker moves. This compensates DC non-uniformities in the image. A FLIR image is processed with a matching displace and subtract spatial filter constructed based on the tracked scene motion. The FLIR image is resampled to match the missile image resolution, and the two images are preprocessed and correlated using conventional methods. Improved NUC is provided by cross-referencing multiple measurements of each area of the scene as viewed by different pixels in the imager.

Abstract: Techniques, systems and methods relating to cryptographically secure revocable biometric signatures and identification computed with robust distance metrics are described. Various biometric cryptographically secure revocable transformation approaches are described that support a robust pseudo-distance computation in encoded form, thereby supporting confidence in verification, and which can provide for verification without identification.

Abstract: The fields of biometrics and commerce can benefit from the aggressive compression techniques presented here. A novel approach to compressing the on-line handwriting signal without losing the dynamic information (i.e., velocity and order) is presented which provides the means to fit almost any signature sample within the 57-byte limit of one of the free magnetic strips on the back of conventional transaction cards such as credit or debit cards or other identity cards. The apparatus requires an on-line signature capture tablet capable of sampling the handwritten signature in a series of sampled X and Y coordinates. The compression method starts with segmenting the on-line handwriting signal into portions which may be approximated with a set of features from which the velocity and position may be reconstructed. These features are then compressed further using standard compression techniques. A Huffman coding technique is used to demonstrate this step.

Abstract: A method is provided whereby confidence in a validation parameter set is achieved by comparison with a known sample of a parameter in terms of the expected template comparison score as well as mean values and deviation from that score. Thus, with respect to user individual identification, biometric parameters such as fingerprint or handwriting or voice recognition can be utilised to compare the stored template for that individual with the putative biometric response in order to determine deviation from the mean. Previous systems provided a stored template and then ranging either side to simply give a pass/fail response. By adaptation of the ranging quotient for a particular individual, a percentage confidence in the pass/fail response can be achieved. For example an individual -may have a wider range of deviation than another individual and therefore close repetition of the biometric data may be indicative of a lower percentage confidence than with an individual with a narrower deviation.

Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for providing bi-handwriting directional handwriting recognition and correction. A combined handwriting recognizer is provided that supports left-to-right and right-to-left language recognition by using a combined dictionary. The combined dictionary includes a dictionary from a language in a first direction, along with a backwards version of a dictionary from a language in a second direction. The combined recognizer is used with the combined dictionary to generate a most likely recognition result for mixed direction hand written input received from a user. Character by character correction is provided for mixed left-to-right and right-to-left text. The most likely recognition result is displayed in a visual order. The user can correct a particular character to a different character. When recognized text needs to be sent to a separate application, an inverse bi-directional process is performed to convert the ext from the visual order to the logical order.

Abstract: In an apparatus for online signature verification, a signature data input unit digitalizes a locus of a user signature and reads the locus as a sequence of points. A first and a second pattern transform unit performs a speed equalization and a velocity transform on the signature sequence and generates a first and a second transformed pattern sequence, respectively. A characteristics extraction unit extracts three characteristics vectors from the signature sequence, the first and the second transformed pattern sequence, respectively, to thereby generate the three characteristics vectors. A difference vector estimation unit generates a difference vector. A determination unit determines whether an input signature and the reference signature are signed by a single person.

Abstract: Provided are codes that may be applied to a sheet of paper or other surface, as well as techniques for decoding such codes. Using such codes and decoding techniques permits identification of the position of a pen (e.g., a digital pen) on the paper or other surface, by observing only a small field of the surface. Moreover, the position often can be identified even in the presence of arbitrary rotation and certain errors (e.g., due to dust or stray markings on the paper).

Abstract: A data storage device 5 having a storage capacity of at least 8 Mbyte is surrounded by a housing including a stylus portion 23, having a tip 25 for indicating a position. The stylus permits the data storage device 5 to be used for data entry to a electronic device 19 such as a PDA which traces the position of the stylus tip. The data storage device 5 can be used in place of a conventional stylus. Thus, the user of the electronic device 19 which traces the position of a stylus is able to enjoy the advantages of a data storage device without being obliged to use an additional component.

Abstract: A digitized writing is recorded in a digitized writing record including at least the position of each point of a writing in coordinates relative to a coordinate of a previous point thereof and time. The digitized writing record may be converted to image format.

Abstract: This present invention includes a method for capturing and transmitting data captured from a writing instrument in a secure manner. More specifically, the biometric information collected from the pen is coupled with at least one additional data point for encryption. The user initially uses the pen to create a signature which is converted into an encrypted reference value in accordance with the present invention. When authentication is desired, the user uses the same or similar pen to create a signature which again is converted into an encrypted data value. Thereafter, the encrypted reference value is compared to the encrypted data value to determine if the values substantially match. There is not need to retain the original reference signature, thereby enhancing the security of the overall system.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an input device which inputs coordinate data and pressure data corresponding to a signature which is handwritten by a stylus, a unit for sensing a completion of input of a handwritten signature, a unit for detecting an actual stroke end point, a unit for extracting a given number of items of coordinate data input after the actual stroke end point, as effective air stroke data, from the coordinate data and pressure data both input during a period of time from the actual stroke end point to sensing of the completion of input of the handwritten signature, and a unit for defining, as signature data corresponding to the handwritten signature, the coordinate data and the pressure data both input during a period of time from a signature input start point to the actual stroke end point and the coordinate data extracted as the effective air stroke data.

Abstract: Improved techniques are disclosed for adapting signature verification systems to natural signature variations. For example, a technique for adapting a signature verification system to variations in a signature of a user includes the following steps/operations. One or more signature samples are obtained from the user. The one or more obtained signature samples are submitted by the user as part of a regular authentication procedure associated with the signature verification system. A reference set of signature samples for the user is updated through selection of one or more signature samples from the obtained signature samples, such that the updated reference set is usable by the signature verification system for verifying subsequent signature samples attributed to the user.

Abstract: In the method of handling mail items, while a mail item is on its first pass through the machine, the method consists in forming a digital image of the surface of the mail item, in deriving, from the image, a digital fingerprint characterizing the mail item, and in recording said digital fingerprint in a memory in correspondence with the bar code printed on the mail item. While the mail item is on its second pass through the machine, the method consists in reading the printed bar code that is printed on the mail item, and, if it has not been possible to extract completely the information contained in the printed code read off the mail item, in using said correspondence in the memory between the printed code that is printed on the mail item and the digital fingerprint that characterizes the mail item to continue machine-sorting the mail item, thereby contributing to reducing the error rate.

Abstract: A signature authentication device is disclosed. Even when there are variations in an input hand-written signature during the registration of the signature or during the authentication of the signature, the signature authentication device easily registers or authenticates the signature. The signature authentication device allows a user to re-register the signature without a risk that sensitive information stored in a computer is monitored by someone else. A plurality of pieces of authentication signature data for a single user is stored. If comparison for authentication between input signature data and at least a single piece of the plurality of the pieces of the authentication signature data is successful, then the authentication is regarded as successful. During signature registration, the plurality of the pieces of the authentication signature data is stored in a storage unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for presenting status of digital signatures. A digital document is received that defines a presentation structure and includes a digital signature. The digital document specifies a representation of the digital signature and a location in the presentation structure for the representation of the digital signature. A status is determined for the digital signature. A status representation is associated with the digital signature, where the status representation identifies the status determined for the digital signature. Without altering the representation of the digital signature, at least a portion of the digital document and the status representation of the digital signature are presented in a user interface, where the status representation is presented in the presentation structure at a location that depends upon the location of the digital signature.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for verifying identity using a plurality of biometric samples collected during a pre-enrollment phase, where the plurality of biometric samples concern one or more biometric measures. In one embodiment, the biometric measure comprises an individual's signature, samples of which are collected over a period of time prior to an enrollment procedure. Collecting signatures over a period of time prior to an enrollment procedure allows a more robust signature model to be developed since the signature model will reflect natural, statistically significant, variations that occur over time. During an enrollment procedure, the user then attests to the validity of the signatures collected during the pre-enrollment phase. Valid signatures are used to construct a signature model that will be used to authenticate signatures provided during later transactions.

Abstract: A system for registering a sensing device with a relay device using a form. The system includes a computer system for determining information relating to at least one interactive element associated with the registration and generating an identity indicative of the at least one interactive element. The computer system generates print data at least partially indicative of the information and the identity and then transfers the print data to a printer. The printer is responsive to the print data to print the form including the information and coded data relating to the at least one interactive element, the coded data being coincident with the information such that a sensing device placed in an operative position relative to the information senses at least some of the coded data and generates indicating data using the sensed coded data.

Abstract: This identity authentication system is used in commercial transactions at a point-of-sale terminal. The system comprises a device for capturing a customer signature (signature pad or a smart pen), a sensor for capturing a biometric property of the customer during the transaction, a local processor, a wireless device carried by the customer, a device reader positioned at the point-of-sale terminal, and a host computer. The customer registers advising the system of a customer account that is to be used for payment. The customer also submits an electronic signature (written script of name) and a digital signature for reference purposes—a fingerprint. The customer is then issued a wireless device, the wireless device having memory. The memory may be an ID card, a credit card, a smart card, a transponder, a barcode, or a combination of these memories. A identifying device reader (such as a card reader, an interrogator, a scanner) is located at the point-of-sale terminal that is compatible with the wireless device.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting that a signature capture device is not performing optimally by analyzing captured signatures for either aesthetic quality or expected form, wherein the signature capture device performs the aesthetic quality or expected form analysis and wherein the analysis is performed by software external to the signature capture device.

Abstract: A transaction card 10 for use in a transaction includes a memory 15 and pressure sensors 20. The authorized user provides biometric data, such as a signature, by signing on the pressure sensors (20) using a pointer for storage in the memory (15) when the card is used for the first time. The signature is not visible on the card for added security. At the point of use of the transaction card (10), such as the point of sale, the user signs on an input device (50) such as a digital tablet, a tablet with pressure sensors or a slip of paper. This newly acquired signature (55) is compared with the signature stored on the transaction card (10), such as by displaying the stored signature out of the view of the user and comparing displayed signature with the acquired signature (55). The comparison may be performed by the service-providing associate or by a processor coupled to the input device (50).

Abstract: The signature verification methods and devices disclosed herein can be used to verify signatures signed on electronic key pads and other input devices, such as signature pens. Many different aspects of a dynamic signature can be measured in an attempt to verify the signature, including, but not limited to spatial measurements, measurements over time, and frequency. These measurements can be of points on a signature, but they can also be pressure, velocity, and acceleration, to name just a few. These different aspects can then be analyzed using, for example, time series, and spectral similarities. Further, the spectral similarities can be analyzed using wavelet-transforms. In another embodiment, these analysis systems and methods can be applied to written signatures as well as dynamic written signatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for applying a signature simplicity analysis for improving the accuracy of signature validation, the method including the steps of generating a plurality of synthetic fraudulent signatures for a person, encoding authentic signatures of the person using signature simplicity and validating the signatures using signature simplicity.

Abstract: The camera includes a sensor for sensing the photographer's iris image and registering the image in advance. The iris image is recorded in the image of a subject by a digital MCU at a timing different from that at which the image of the subject is captured. The recording timing is that at which the camera power supply is turned off, that at which a recording medium is ejected from the camera or that at which the iris image to be recorded is changed to the registered iris image of another photographer. The recording of the iris image is achieved by embedding it as a watermark or by appending it to metadata.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus of the present invention comprises a function selection/designation section that obtains the designation of selection of a signed-document creation mode for creating at least signed authentic documents and/or copies thereof, a signature position designation section that obtains the designation of a signature position on printing sheets, a signature input section that obtains signature information input by handwriting, a signature temporary storage section that temporarily stores the signature information from the signature input section, an image obtaining section that obtains image data of an original to be provided with the signature, a signature/image synthesizing section that synthesizes the signature information in the signature temporary storage section and the image data in the image obtaining section so that the signature is provided at the designated signature position on the printing sheet, and a printout section that prints out signed documents based on the data synthesiz

Abstract: An information processing apparatus detects the sampling rate of a coordinate input device, and standardizes the writing data which is input from the coordinate input device based on the detected sampling rate. The standardized writing data is further used for signature verification or for handwritten character recognition. The information processing apparatus provides precise signature verification or handwritten character recognition even if signatures or handwritten characters for handwritten character recognition are input using digitizers having different processing rates.

Abstract: A product comprising at least one authentication writing area is provided. The product is adapted to receive handwritten authentication information from a user and is provided with a position-coding pattern. The pattern codes coordinates for a plurality of points on an imaginary surface. The pattern allows digital recording and reproduction of the handwritten authentication information as well as authenticity checking.