Integrated identification data capture system

• US 20020149610A1
• Filed: 04/12/2001
• Published: 10/17/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2000
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Seung Yop Lee
• Original Assignee: Seung Yop Lee
• Inventors: Lee, Seung Yop
• Granted Patent: US 6,947,578 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 715/700
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/16 Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions

Abstract

A system (10) for capturing identification data pertaining to a subject is provided. The system (10) generally comprises a main support assembly (200) spaced a predetermined distance from the subject; a plurality of image capture devices (300a-300c) displaceably supported by the main support assembly (200); at least one auxiliary data capture device (400a-400d); and, a programmably configured workstation (100) operably coupled to each of the devices (300a-300b, 400a-400b) for automatically controlling those devices responsive to user actuation thereof. Image capture devices (300a-300b) operate to concurrently generate a plurality of graphic representations of the subject. They are adjustably disposed for respectively rendering the graphic representations from preselected view orientations. At least one auxiliary data capture device (400a-400d) is operable to capture a predetermined biometric parameter pertaining to the subject.

Claims

1. A system for capturing identification data pertaining to a subject comprising:

(a) a main support assembly spaced a predetermined distance from the subject;

(b) a plurality of image capture devices displaceably supported by said main support assembly for concurrently generating a plurality of graphic representations of the subject, said image capture devices being adjustably disposed for respectively rendering said graphic representations from preselected view orientations;

(c) at least one auxiliary data capture device for capturing a predetermined biometric parameter pertaining to the subject; and

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(d) a programmably configured workstation operably coupled to said image capture and auxiliary data capture devices for automatically controlling said devices responsive to user actuation thereof.

2. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein said main support assembly includes a stand and a plurality of support arms adjustably coupled thereto, said support arms extending laterally from said stand.

3. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein said main support assembly is operably coupled to said workstation for automatic adjustment responsive thereto.

4. The system as recited in claim 1 further comprising a lighting assembly operably coupled to said workstation, said lighting assembly being actuable in synchronized manner with said image capture devices.

5. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein said auxiliary data capture device is selected from the group consisting of:

a weight sensor, a height sensor, a fingerprint digitizer, a document scanner, and a handwriting sample capturing electronic writing pad.

6. The system as recited in claim 1 comprising a plurality of said auxiliary data capture devices, said auxiliary data capture devices including a weight sensor, a height sensor, and a fingerprint digitizer.

7. The system as recited in claim 1 comprising at least three said image capture devices each including a photo-capture portion, said image capture devices being disposed in spaced manner one relative to the others to respectively render a front and a pair of opposing side views of the subject.

8. The system as recited in claim 7 wherein each said photo-capture portion includes a digital camera operable to generate said graphic representation of the subject in electronic form.

9. The system as recited in claim 7 wherein said workstation includes a controller and a graphic user interface generated thereby, said graphic user interface being configurable to concurrently display said front and side views of the subject and at least one said predetermined biometric parameter.

10. A system for capturing identification data pertaining to a subject comprising:

(a) an adjustable main support assembly spaced a predetermined distance from the subject, said main support assembly including a stand and a plurality of laterally extending support member adjustably coupled thereto;

(b) a plurality of image capture devices each coupled to one said support member, said image capture devices being operable to concurrently generate a plurality of graphic representations of the subject, said image capture devices being adjustably disposed for respectively rendering said graphic representations from preselected view orientations;

(c) at least one auxiliary data capture device for capturing a predetermined biometric parameter pertaining to the subject;

(d) a lighting assembly for illuminating the subject actuable in synchronized manner with said image capture devices; and

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(e) a controller operably coupled to said image capture devices, said auxiliary data capture devices and said lighting assembly for automatically controlling said devices responsive to user actuation thereof.

11. The system as recited in claim 10 wherein said auxiliary data capture device is selected from the group consisting of:

a weight sensor, a height sensor, a fingerprint digitizer, a document scanner, and a handwriting sample capturing electronic writing pad.

12. The system as recited in claim 10 comprising a plurality of said auxiliary data capture devices, said auxiliary data capture devices including a weight sensor, a height sensor, and a fingerprint digitizer.

13. The system as recited in claim 10 comprising at least three said image capture devices spaced one from the others to respectively render a front and a pair of opposing side views of the subject.

14. The system as recited in claim 13 wherein each said image capture device includes a digital camera operable to generate said graphic representation of the subject in electronic form.

15. The system as recited in claim 13 wherein said controller is operable to generate a graphic user interface, said graphic user interface being configurable to concurrently display said front and side views of the subject and at least one said predetermined biometric parameter.

17. The system as recited in claim 16 wherein said predetermined biometric parameters include the weight, height, and fingerprint of the subject.

18. The system as recited in claim 16 wherein said predetermined biometric parameters further include the handwriting of the subject.

19. The system as recited in claim 16 comprising at least three said image capture devices spaced one from the others to respectively render a front and a pair of opposing side mug shot views of the subject.

20. The system as recited in claim 16 wherein said workstation includes a controller and a graphic user interface generated thereby, said graphic user interface being configurable to concurrently display said front and side mug shot views of the subject and at least one said predetermined biometric parameter.

16. A system for concurrently capturing identification data pertaining to a subject comprising:

(a) an automatically adjustable main support assembly spaced a predetermined distance from the subject, said main support assembly including a stand and a plurality of laterally extending support arms adjustably coupled thereto;

(b) a plurality of digital camera devices each coupled to one said support arm, said camera devices being operable to concurrently generate in electronic form a plurality of graphic representations of the subject, said camera devices being adjustably disposed for respectively rendering said graphic representations from preselected view orientations;

(c) a plurality of auxiliary data capture devices for respectively capturing a plurality of predetermined predetermined biometric parameters pertaining to the subject; and

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(d) a programmably configured workstation operably coupled to said image capture and auxiliary data capture devices for automatically controlling said devices responsive to user actuation thereof, said workstation including a controller and data entry and display devices coupled thereto.