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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8398118 | Apparatus and method for fingerprint capture A device and method for allowing secure self-capture of multifold fingerprint impressions. The device includes a strip of fingerprint labels wrapped about a tubular ergonomic roller. A subject inserts the thumb of a first hand into the ergonomic roller and grips the... | 03/19/2013 |
| 7369688 | Method and device for computer-based processing a template minutia set of a fingerprint and a computer readable storage medium A template minutia set of a fingerprint comprising template minutiae and a template interest region is provided. Further, an input minutia set comprising input minutiae and an input interest region according to an input fingerprint is provided. The input minutia set... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7341509 | Foot impression recording apparatus An apparatus for recording foot, hoof and paw impressions is disclosed. An impression member is atop a foundation member, both of which are concealed by a removable protective cover. The impression member records the shape of a foot, hoof or paw which steps upon the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330974 | Method and system for delivery of a secure document A method and system for issuing secure documentation, such as tickets or coupons. The method includes producing a secure document having printed information and coded data thereon, the coded data including a unique identifier indicative of the secure document. A cor... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7248170 | Interactive personal security system An interactive personal security system utilizing a portable object having embedded therein all or a combination of a microphone, still and video cameras, distance sensor, a timer, speakers, a motion sensor, a tracking transponder, a receiver, and a transmitter oper... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7035441 | Check for fingerprints In a method of preventing false acceptance in a system for checking fingerprints, a latent fingerprint on the sensor (1) is detected by the location of a currently recorded fingerprint being compared with the location of a previously recorded fingerprint. If ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7027625 | Fingerprint sensor with potential modulation of the ESD protective grating The invention relates to fingerprint sensors. A fingerprint sensor has a plurality of sensor electrodes below a surface intended for contacting the underside of a finger. At least one protective electrode is mounted on the surface. The sensor electrodes can have a f... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6959874 | Biometric identification system using biometric images and personal identification number stored on a magnetic stripe and associated methods The system and method store biometric information and a personal identification number (PIN) on a token having a magnetic storage medium. A biometric image is captured, biometric data is produced and a PIN is provided by an authorized user. The biometric data and PI... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6952489 | Fingerprint verification method having band detection A fingerprint verification method having band detection is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes capturing a fingerprint image and processing the image to determine if it includes bands attributable to changes in illumination intensity during image captur... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6925896 | Method of collecting crime scene evidence A method for recovering evidence from the footwear of a crime scene investigator is provided, comprising placing an adhesive evidence recovery sheet at an entryway to a crime scene, causing the crime scene investigator to step thereon upon exiting the crime scene, a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6857210 | Genetic identification system A genetic identification card having read only memory (ROM) for storing identity related information, a microcircuit, a magnetic recordable strip and an incorporated capsule adapted for storing a biological sample of the individual. The card is waterproof and may in... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6494489 | Latent fingerprint lifting and recordation device A latent fingerprint lifting and recordation device of the type which provides a permanent and official fingerprint document. The device includes a flexible transparent latent fingerprint lifting sheet having one adhesive surface and a flat opaque somewha... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6318757 | Integrated dual-laminate identification card in a form and method of making the card A carrier sheet has a detachable totally laminatable card integrally formed therewith. A clear plastic film patch having two thin plastic film sheets laminated together by an adhesive therebetween and a release coating, is glued to the back of the sheet i... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6260885 | Latent fingerprint lifting and recordation device A latent fingerprint lifting and recordation device of the type which provides a permanent and official fingerprint document. The device includes a flexible transparent latent fingerprint lifting sheet having one adhesive surface thereof and a flat opaque... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6256019 | Methods of using a controller for controlling multi-user access to the functionality of consumer devices Methods are described whereby multiple users can swap a controller of consumer devices between themselves frequently, while each retains the ability to reinstate their own customized controller interface through a quick and simple yet secure log-on proced... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6241288 | Fingerprint identification/verification system A fingerprint identification/verification system using bitmaps of a stored fingerprint to correlate with a bitmap of an input fingerprint, wherein an accurate reference point is located and selected two-dimensional areas in the vicinity of the reference p... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6082774 | Memorabilia articles having integral collectable attractiveness attributes Collector-targeted memorabilia articles, and a a method of producing collector-targeted memorabilia articles by affixing one or more integral collectible attractiveness attributes to each selected base article. Items selectable for use as base articles ar... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5984366 | Unalterable self-verifying articles Disclosed are methods, systems and articles of manufacture for creating and authenticating self-verifying articles. Self-verifying articles include, for example, commercial instruments (i.e., notes, drafts, checks, bearer paper, etc.), transaction cards (... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5930759 | Method and system for processing health care electronic data transactions A system or network for assembling, filing and processing health care data transactions and insurance claims made by patients pursuant to health care policies issued to the patients by insurance companies or other carriers for service provided to the pati... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5879453 | System for verifying the identity of an applicant through the use of fingerprints A system and corresponding method for obtaining fingerprint samples of a person completing an application form and using those samples to verify that person's identity. The system employs an application form, such as a life insurance application, job appl... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5857028 | Computer access control by finger anatomy and comprehension testing A system for controlling access to a computer and for verifying informed consent in medical procedures includes a finger anatomy analyzer for verifying identity of a person. The analyzer generates a pattern of finger width vs length along the surface of t... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5613712 | Magnetic fingerprint for secure document authentication A magnetic fingerprint image is implemented by having the user coat his finger tip with a magnetic powder and transferring the powder particles to the document surface. The magnetic fingerprint image is then covered by a thin, non-removable, plastic film ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5454600 | Personal identification label A personal identification label includes a child-friendly image, scene or illustration on an iron-on label. The image depicts scenes, such as a rabbit in a field, dinosaurs walking through the woods, a horse jumping over a wall, or a dalmatian in front of... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5419589 | Apparatus and method for carrying imprints of body portions An apparatus (10) for carrying imprints of body parts (12) having at least one opening (16) and having a surface area of dye absorbent planar surface (18) in which the surface area (18) is greater than the surface area in the at least one opening (16) of ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5330231 | Greeting card with personal identifier and method of producing A personal identifier greeting card selected by a sender includes a treated paper-like sheet construction having a greeting printed thereon and a colorless developing solution adapted to be coated on an object such that when the treated sheet construction... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5263742 | Fingerprinting system and method A system and method for taking and developing a fingerprint wherein the subject's fingers are not dirtied or exposed to chemicals. The fingerprint is recorded on a layer of adhesive adhered to a sheet of transparent material. The print is developed by mak... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5261987 | Method of making an identification card A high-security identification card produced by thermal printing personalized data on a transparent image receiver sheet and laminating the image-bearing surface of the receiver sheet to an opaque card support optionally bearing background printing. Durin... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5193855 | Patient and healthcare provider identification system The invention relates to a patient and healthcare provider identification system which includes a database of patient and healthcare provider information including the identity of each patient and provider and some identification criteria (such as fingerp... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5114188 | Fingerprinting system and method A system and method for taking and developing a fingerprint wherein the subject's fingers are not dirtied or exposed to chemicals. The fingerprint is recorded on a layer of adhesive adhered to a sheet of transparent material. The print is developed by mak... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5078426 | Fingerprint recording device A quick and clean method of recording fingerprints without inks, chemicals, or powders is disclosed. The invention is especially suited for incorporation into mass produced legal and financial documents, wherein a portion of a document is fabricated to in... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5071168 | Patient identification system Disclosed is a method of confirming the identity of a patient with an individual to receive a treatment intended for said patient, by (a) obtaining a print identification characteristic of said patient; (b) obtaining a print identification characteristic ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5013071 | Fingerprinting system The improved fingerprinting system utilizes a conventional fingerprint card having a fingerprint portion on its top surface. A multi-layered sheet having dimensions approximating that of the fingerprint portion has a layer of adhesive material sandwiched ... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4983036 | Secure identification system An identification system including an exemplar fingerprint on an identification card which is to be compared using autocorrelation with a fingerprint of the presenter of the card. Additionally, waveforms generated during the autocorrelation step are compa... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4947867 | Surgical clothing and labeling means therefor A system for protection of a patient entering surgery includes both a heat retaining gown and labels for assuring that the proper patient receives the proper surgery. The gown is made of a disposable material so that the gown as a whole can remain in plac... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4943089 | Fingerprint sensitive pad A fingerprint sensitive pad is disclosed for affixing a fingerprint to a document. The pad includes a base sheet adhesively attached to the document. The base sheet, which may be reflective, has an adhesive-like coating which receives the fingerprint imag... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4706600 | Kit for making sets of transparent fingerprints using differential adhesion A kit for making permanently sealed transparent fingerprints using differential adhesion, including dry ink and means for applying the ink to fingers, a transfer strip having a backing sheet, a transparent adhesive print strip, and a protective cover, a t... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4705299 | Plastic identity card capable of providing an inkless fingerprint and method of developing inkless prints on plastic card A plastic identity card is provided with an ink absorbent coating over a preassigned space thereon. The ink absorbent coating includes a chemical reagent capable of chemically reacting with a substantially colorless developer solution applied by a finger ... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4692394 | Method of forming a personal information card Personal information is recorded on an information medium containing both visual images, such as a face image or fingerprint, and laser recorded data. The visual images are created on a piece of photographic material or eye readable laser recording materi... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4688826 | Folded shipping form This invention is concerned with a folded shipping form characterized in that a sheet form which is oblong, folded from the flap portion and narrower in width than that of a transparent film having a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive at the back surfac... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4636622 | Card user identification system A computerized fingerprint matching system is shown for rapidly identifying a person presenting a previously issued identity card to complete a transaction. The user of a credit card, for example, can prove his right to have it in his possession for use i... | 01/13/1987 |
