Three-dimensional fingerprint identification system
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1. A three-dimensional fingerprint identification system comprising:
- a fingerprint acquisition unit for capturing a stereoscopic fingerprint image;
a fingerprint processing unit, operatively connected to said fingerprint acquisition unit, for processing said captured fingerprint image as digital data; and
a database management sub-system for storage and retrieval of said digital data.
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Abstract
A three-dimensional fingerprint based personal identification system for creating a three-dimensional map of a finger of an individual, such as which is placed in contact with a transparent surface, and linked to other personal details associated with the individual. The fingerprint identification system includes fingerprint image acquisition hardware, pattern storage and matching software, as well as a database storage and retrieval system for accessing a fingerprint and associated information for subsequent display.
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16 Claims
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1. A three-dimensional fingerprint identification system comprising:
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a fingerprint acquisition unit for capturing a stereoscopic fingerprint image;
a fingerprint processing unit, operatively connected to said fingerprint acquisition unit, for processing said captured fingerprint image as digital data; and
a database management sub-system for storage and retrieval of said digital data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for obtaining and processing a three-dimensional fingerprint image, said method comprising the steps of:
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capturing a stereoscopic fingerprint image;
processing said fingerprint image as a digital data input;
storing said data input in a data storage and retrieval subsystem; and
retrieving said digital data for visual illustration upon a display unit.
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- 14. The method as described in 13, further comprising the step scanning at least two laser sources for capturing said stereoscopic fingerprint image.
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