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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8098129 | Identification system and method of operating same An identification system which is not prone to man-in-the-middle attacks and which is capable of intra-body communication includes at least one wearable electronic key (1). The electronic key includes an intra-body communication interface (IBCI) and a storage... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8031046 | Finger sensing device with low power finger detection and associated methods A finger sensing device may include an array of finger sensing electrodes, and a processor cooperating with the array of finger sensing electrodes for operation in a lower power consumption finger detecting mode, and for operation in a higher power consumption readi... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7952463 | Vehicle security system A vehicle security system includes a screen for displaying a message, a fingerprint reader provided to the screen to detect a fingerprint of a driver touching the screen with a finger, a switch having a first state for allowing engine start of a vehicle and a second... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7760070 | Vehicle security device and system A vehicle security device for providing a vehicle with improved security. The security device includes a camera for generating a facial image of a vehicle occupant. A security controller, which is connected to the camera, restricts driving of the vehicle. If the fac... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7642895 | Garage door operator having thumbprint identification system A movable barrier operator having thumbprint identification in either a remote radio frequency transmitter, or a receiver/barrier operator system or both is provided. A control circuit with a non-volatile memory receives thumbprint information from a fingerprint det... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7525411 | Door lock with protected biometric sensor A door lock is provided with a biometric sensor and a key cylinder. The biometric sensor is protected by being positioned on a shield, and such that the sensor is not exposed to damage by being on the front face of the door lock. The shield extends vertically downwa... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7440597 | Liveness sensor Methods and systems are provided for biometric sensing. An illumination subsystem provides light at discrete wavelengths to a skin site of an individual. A detection subsystem receives light scattered from the skin site. A computational unit is interfaced with the d... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7430467 | Regulating method for a motor vehicle seat A regulating method is provided for a motor vehicle seat. According to the method, the ideal seat position data associated with a vehicle user is recorded in a seat data memory. The respective vehicle user is identified by use of an identification device, and the id... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424135 | Security check provision Security check method and apparatus reduces problems that can arise if the user security data set becomes known by unauthorized persons. To address this problem only part of the user data set is recorded in insecure sections of the system. For example, a security ch... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421099 | Use of papilla mapping to determine a friction-ridge surface A method of creating a friction-ridge image is disclosed. An energy transducer is aimed at a body part having skin. The transducer is used to obtain information about the papillae beneath an outer surface of the skin. The information about the papillae is used to ob... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418117 | Liquid crystal display device performing both image display mode and fingerprint recognition mode Disclosed is a liquid crystal display device of novel construction, in which a fingerprint recognition device is integrally formed with the liquid crystal display device, thereby minimizing the increase in the price and size of a final product. The liquid crystal di... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415139 | Living-tissue pattern detecting method, living-tissue pattern detecting device, biometric authentication method, and biometric authentication device The present invention enables permanent biometric authentication without the risk of forgery or the like. The present invention enables living-tissue discrimination as well as biometric authentication. The roughness distribution pattern of deep-layer tissue o... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7412083 | Fingerprint reading method and fingerprint reading system A memory region for fingerprint images acquired from a sweep type fingerprint sensor is saved. A fingerprint reading system including a sweep type fingerprint sensor and a memory to store a partial fingerprint image read by the sensor includes an image acquisition u... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7406185 | Thermoelectric sensor for fingerprint thermal imaging The present invention provides a fingerprint sensing mechanism using a two-dimensional thermoelectric sensor array to capture the thermal image related to the ridges and valleys on the finger, wherein its fabricating method is totally compatible with integrated circ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7400749 | Method and apparatus for supporting a biometric registration performed on an authentication server A method for matching biometric data on an authentication server is disclosed. An authentication server is provided having biometric template data stored thereon. A plurality of workstation processors in communication with the authentication server is also provided.... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7394919 | Multispectral biometric imaging Methods and systems are provided for performing a biometric measurement on an individual. A purported skin site of the individual disposed relative to a platen is illuminated under distinct optical conditions during a single illumination session. At least one of the... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391891 | Method and apparatus for supporting a biometric registration performed on an authentication server A method for matching biometric data on an authentication server is disclosed. An authentication server is provided having biometric template data stored thereon. A plurality of workstation processors in communication with the authentication server is also provided.... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7386152 | Noninvasive alcohol sensor Methods and systems are provided for biometric sensing. An illumination subsystem provides light at discrete wavelengths to a skin site of an individual. A detection subsystem receives light scattered from the skin site. A computational unit is interfaced with the d... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7379570 | Optical engine for fingerprint reader An optical engine for fingerprint reader with a one-piece optical prism has double functions of prism and lens for replacing optical engines of traditional fingerprint readers that consists of a right-angle prism and a lens. Thus the volume of the device is minimize... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7378939 | Method and apparatus for providing proximity based authentication, security, and notification in a wireless system Techniques and structures are disclosed for providing proximity based authentication, security, and/or user notification in a wireless system. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377144 | Protective device for electronic lock A protective device for an electronic lock includes a fixing plate mounted in a casing of an electronic lock and located behind an opening of the casing. The fixing plate includes a through-hole aligned with the opening. A protective cover is mounted to the fixing p... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7372979 | Method and system for adaptively varying templates to accommodate changes in biometric information A method and apparatus for authenticating a user In dependence upon biometric Input information is disclosed. According to the method when a user is identified, their biometric information or data derived therefrom is automatically stored. The data is then used in s... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367491 | System and method for dynamically controlling attendance of a group of employees A system for dynamically controlling attendance of a group of employees includes a corporation website (12), an application server (13), a database (15), and a number of client computers (10). The application server includes an attendance... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369689 | Personal authentication system and personal authentication method A personal authentication system includes a first electrode in a first skin area of a person to be authenticated, a second electrode in a second skin area apart from the first skin area, a measuring unit, and an authentication unit. The contact surface between the s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369690 | Apparatus for recognizing an image In a fingerprint recognition apparatus, a first recognition section is formed on a center portion of a transparent substrate and a second recognition section is formed on the transparent substrate adjacent to the first recognition section. The first recognition sect... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366332 | Surface shape recognition sensor A detection element (1A) having a detection electrode (11A) connected to a surface shape detection unit (2) and a detection electrode (12A) connected to a common potential, and a detection element (1B) having a detection electrode ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366331 | Fingerprint input device A fingerprint input device capable of obtaining a fingerprint image presenting sufficient contrast is provided. The fingerprint input device includes: a two-dimensional image sensor for picking up a fingerprint image from a fingerprint measured portion of a measurem... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366773 | Alternative communications paths for data sent over power line carrier Extensions to the concept of using a power line carrier to convey a data record from the secondary side of a first transformer to a receiver in a power distribution substation include receiving the data record over a secondary data path in the event that the primary... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363398 | Intelligent total access system A system for interfacing a user with an electronic device. An accessor device provides a user interface matched to the needs, abilities and intentions of the user and translates the user input commands and data into commands for the electronic device. An intelligent... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362210 | System and method for gate access control A system for providing stand-off biometric verification of a driver of a vehicle at a control gate while the vehicle is moving, including a pre-verification system and a post-verification systems. The pre-verification system is installed before an entrance of a faci... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361919 | Multi-biometric finger sensor having different selectivities and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor may sense different biometric characteristics that have different matching selectivities and that have at least a known spatial relationship. The sensor may include an integrated circuit substrate for receiving a user's finger adjacen... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363023 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. A V-shaped groove is provided adjacent an operation panel, the V-shaped groove containing a first slope s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358515 | Multi-biometric finger sensor including electric field sensing pixels and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor includes a plurality of electric field fingerprint sensing pixels on an integrated circuit substrate for sensing an image of the user's finger, and at least one other finger biometric characteristic sensor on the integrated circuit su... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359531 | Processor with personal verification function and operating device A processor with a personal verification function has a mouse used by a hand to operate a terminal (personal computer or personal computer main body) and being able to output a photographic blood vessel image obtained by photographing a blood vessel image of the pal... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358514 | Multi-biometric finger sensor apparatus and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor may include infrared sensing pixels on an integrated circuit substrate for sensing infrared radiation emitted from the user's finger, and at least one other finger biometric characteristic sensor on the integrated circuit substrate fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356143 | System, method, and apparatus for securely providing content viewable on a secure device A system, apparatus, and method are directed to providing and securely viewing secure content. In one embodiment, a secure player provides secure screening/previewing of secure content, such as a motion picture, by a member of an awards organization. A content key i... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355505 | System and method for controlling access to designated area A system and associated method for controlling access to a designated area. The system includes a programmable unit, a programming unit, a programmable tag, and a validation system. The programmable unit generates a first and second key for each access to the design... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350608 | Telematic method and apparatus with integrated power source Telematic method and apparatus adaptively uses fuel cell power source in vehicle with integrated power system, electrical system, telematic system, and body/powertrain system. Telematic communications systems including internet, digital video broadcast entertainment... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345574 | Image recognition facilitated movable barrier operations method and apparatus A movable barrier operator system (10) having a movable barrier operator (11) and a wireless remote control (13) also has an automatic image recognizer (14) operably coupled to at least one of the preceding elements. In a preferred embodi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7346197 | Method of improving fingerprint images In a method of improving fingerprint images, wherein recorded images are processed on image areas of the fingerprint images by using Gabor filters, the Gabor filters are adapted to characteristic quantities of the image in the relevant image area to be processed. | 03/18/2008 |
