Apparatus and system for and method of registration, admission and testing of a candidate
First Claim
1. A test candidate registration, admission and test administration system comprising:
- a first apparatus including a first processor, a first data storage device operably connected to the first processor, a first communication link operably connected to the first processor for transmitting and receiving data over a network, a first display operably connected to the first processor, and a first at least one input device operably connected to the first processor, wherein the first apparatus receives registration information of a test candidate and serves as a remote administration station;
a second apparatus including a second processor, a second data storage device operably connected to the second processor, a second communication link operably connected to the second processor for transmitting and receiving data over the network and communicating with the first apparatus, a scanning device operably connected to the second processor to capture identification information from a test candidate'"'"'s identification documents, a second display operably connected to the second processor, a second at least one input device operably connected to the second processor, and at least one biometric data recording device operably connected to the second processor for capturing biometric data of the test candidate, wherein the second apparatus captures biometric data and either provides testing admissions functions and/or identity authentication;
wherein the identification information includes textual information and biometric information including one or more of a facial image and finger print pattern, and the scanning device also captures security or anti-counterfeit indicia from the identification document in visible and/or non-visible light spectrum;
a biometric data processing algorithm stored on one or both of the first and second apparatus for comparing biometric data;
a document scanning and comparing algorithm stored on one or both of the first and second data storage device for extracting text, images and other indicia from the identification document information of the identification document and comparing identification information to registration information, wherein either the second apparatus transmits the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to the first apparatus which compares the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to authenticate the identity of the test candidate or the second apparatus compares the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to authenticate the identity of the test candidate and allow the test candidate to take a test;
wherein the second apparatus administers a test to the test candidate and includes a copy protection system operably connected to the processor of the second apparatus for preventing copying of displayed test information wherein the copy protection system comprises a CCD and/or CMOS detection system.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and system for and method of registering, admitting and testing of a candidate. Test candidate can be registered and admitted through verification of identity using biometric comparisons and third party identification systems. Scanning of identification documents and comparison with security information database can authenticate the validity and authenticity of identification documents. Authentication of testing candidates can be accomplished by comparison of biometric data of candidate against biometric data contain in identification document. Testing can be conducted on an apparatus remotely located from a proctor monitored administrative station or apparatus. The remote testing station can detect and prevent individuals from cheating, detect unauthorized objects, and can prevent or detect unauthorized copying of an examination or portions thereof.
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16 Claims
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1. A test candidate registration, admission and test administration system comprising:
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a first apparatus including a first processor, a first data storage device operably connected to the first processor, a first communication link operably connected to the first processor for transmitting and receiving data over a network, a first display operably connected to the first processor, and a first at least one input device operably connected to the first processor, wherein the first apparatus receives registration information of a test candidate and serves as a remote administration station; a second apparatus including a second processor, a second data storage device operably connected to the second processor, a second communication link operably connected to the second processor for transmitting and receiving data over the network and communicating with the first apparatus, a scanning device operably connected to the second processor to capture identification information from a test candidate'"'"'s identification documents, a second display operably connected to the second processor, a second at least one input device operably connected to the second processor, and at least one biometric data recording device operably connected to the second processor for capturing biometric data of the test candidate, wherein the second apparatus captures biometric data and either provides testing admissions functions and/or identity authentication; wherein the identification information includes textual information and biometric information including one or more of a facial image and finger print pattern, and the scanning device also captures security or anti-counterfeit indicia from the identification document in visible and/or non-visible light spectrum; a biometric data processing algorithm stored on one or both of the first and second apparatus for comparing biometric data; a document scanning and comparing algorithm stored on one or both of the first and second data storage device for extracting text, images and other indicia from the identification document information of the identification document and comparing identification information to registration information, wherein either the second apparatus transmits the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to the first apparatus which compares the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to authenticate the identity of the test candidate or the second apparatus compares the identification information and the biometric data captured from the test candidate to authenticate the identity of the test candidate and allow the test candidate to take a test; wherein the second apparatus administers a test to the test candidate and includes a copy protection system operably connected to the processor of the second apparatus for preventing copying of displayed test information wherein the copy protection system comprises a CCD and/or CMOS detection system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A test candidate registration, admission and test administration system comprising:
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a first apparatus including a first processor, a first data storage device operably connected to the first processor, a first communication link operably connected to the first processor for transmitting and receiving data over a network, a first display operably connected to the first processor, and a first at least one input device operably connected to the first processor, wherein the first apparatus receives registration information of a test candidate and serves as a remote administration station; a second apparatus including a second processor, a second data storage device operably connected to the second processor, a second communication link operably connected to the second processor for transmitting and receiving data over the network and communicating with the first apparatus, a scanning device operably connected to the second processor to capture identification information from a test candidate'"'"'s identification documents, a second display operably connected to the second processor, a second at least one input device operably connected to the second processor, and at least one biometric data recording device operably connected to the second processor for capturing biometric data of the test candidate, wherein the second apparatus captures biometric data and either provides testing admissions functions and/or identity authentication; a biometric data processing algorithm stored on one or both of the first and second apparatus for comparing biometric data; a document scanning and comparing algorithm stored on the second data storage device for extracting text, images and other indicia from the identification document information of the identification document and comparing identification information to registration information, wherein the identification information includes textual information and biometric information and the second apparatus compares the textual identification information to the registration information received from the first apparatus and compares the biometric identification information from the identification document against the biometric data captured from the test candidate to authenticate the identity of the test candidate and allow the test candidate to take a test; and a copy protection system for preventing copying of displayed test information, wherein the copy protection system comprises a CCD and/or CMOS detection system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of authenticating a test candidate identity comprising the steps of:
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obtaining identification information from the test candidate; capturing a first set of biometric data from the test candidate; capturing identification information form an identification document wherein the identification information comprises biometric data and textual identification data including one or more of a facial image and finger print pattern; capturing security or anti-counterfeit indicia from the identification document in the visible and/or non-visible light spectrum; comparing the first set of biometric data with the identification document biometric data; determining if the biometric data match; allowing the test candidate to access a test if the biometric data match; providing the test to the test candidate by displaying test information; employing a copy protection system for preventing copying of displayed test information; recording and/or transmitting to a remote administration center the test candidate taking the test; storing or transmitting the test candidate'"'"'s responses to test; intermittingly capturing of test candidate'"'"'s biometric data; comparing intermittent capture of test candidate'"'"'s biometric data with first set of biometric data; and terminating and/or alerting remote administration apparatus if the intermittent biometric data does not match the first set of biometric data.
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