Peripheral device for acquiring biometric and personal data particularly for preparing recognition documents
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1. Peripheral device for acquiring biometric and personal data, which, in particular, acts as an interface device with a main computer for the preparation of recognition documents, comprising, in a single casing:
- a first video camera for the live photography of a person requesting the document;
an external lighting unit adjacent to the first video camera;
a guide and support frame fixed inside the casing;
an entry slot formed in the casing, said entry slot leading to said guide and support frame;
a second video camera, acting as a scanner, located inside the casing, for the acquisition of personal characteristics shown on a backing card, insertable into said entry slot, for video digitization, said guide and support frame positioned to support said backing card in visual communication with said second camera;
an internal lighting unit adjacent to the second video camera, for illuminating the backing card;
a video source switch for switching the signals from the first video camera and the second video camera;
a power supply unit operated by a switch and connected to a distributor of power to the recognition device, and to the first and second video cameras; and
a data connector for the connection to the main computer.
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A peripheral device for the acquisition of biometric and personal data comprises, in a single casing, a device for recognizing an operator and authorizing the use of the equipment; a first video camera for taking live pictures of a person requesting the document; a second video camera for the acquisition of personal characteristics shown on a card; a fingerprint reader; and a video source switch.
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1. Peripheral device for acquiring biometric and personal data, which, in particular, acts as an interface device with a main computer for the preparation of recognition documents, comprising, in a single casing:
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a first video camera for the live photography of a person requesting the document; an external lighting unit adjacent to the first video camera; a guide and support frame fixed inside the casing; an entry slot formed in the casing, said entry slot leading to said guide and support frame; a second video camera, acting as a scanner, located inside the casing, for the acquisition of personal characteristics shown on a backing card, insertable into said entry slot, for video digitization, said guide and support frame positioned to support said backing card in visual communication with said second camera; an internal lighting unit adjacent to the second video camera, for illuminating the backing card; a video source switch for switching the signals from the first video camera and the second video camera; a power supply unit operated by a switch and connected to a distributor of power to the recognition device, and to the first and second video cameras; and a data connector for the connection to the main computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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