Apparatus and method for identification of individuals by near-infrared spectrum
First Claim
1. A method for verifying the purported identity of a target individual utilizing a number of authorization tissue spectral data from verified individuals having known identities, said spectral data having a plurality of measurement wavelengths, comprising the steps of:
- obtaining target tissue spectral data from subepidermal tissue of said target individual by applying a plurality of optical wavelengths to the subepidermal tissue and measuring a plurality of wavelengths emanating from the tissue; and
positively verifying said target individual'"'"'s purported identity by confirming consistency of a difference calculated between the target tissue spectral data and authorization tissue spectral data with a database having a plurality of intra-patient difference spectra for the target individual.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for non-invasively verifying human identities using near-infrared spectroscopy. Near-infrared tissue spectra can be obtained by projecting near-infrared radiation into skin on the underside of human forearms and capturing the light reflected back and out through the tissue. The tissue spectrum collected preferably includes primarily diffuse reflected light reflected from the inner dermis. Multiple tissue spectra and identities can be collected from individuals for whom identity verification may later be desired. The tissue spectra for each individual can be analyzed on a computer, and the spectra for each individual clustered or classified together using tools such as linear discriminant analysis. A target individual seeking identity verification can submit both a purported identity and a near-infrared tissue spectrum for analysis through near-infrared spectroscopy of the forearm. Similarity between the target spectrum and the multiple spectra for the purported identity in the spectral database is determined and identify verified or not verified based on the degree of similarity.
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1. A method for verifying the purported identity of a target individual utilizing a number of authorization tissue spectral data from verified individuals having known identities, said spectral data having a plurality of measurement wavelengths, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining target tissue spectral data from subepidermal tissue of said target individual by applying a plurality of optical wavelengths to the subepidermal tissue and measuring a plurality of wavelengths emanating from the tissue; and
positively verifying said target individual'"'"'s purported identity by confirming consistency of a difference calculated between the target tissue spectral data and authorization tissue spectral data with a database having a plurality of intra-patient difference spectra for the target individual. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for verifying the purported identity of a target individual comprising:
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an authorized database including a plurality of intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra for each of a plurality of authorized persons;
means for obtaining a near-infrared tissue spectrum and purported identity from said target individual by applying a plurality of optical wavelengths to subepidermal tissue of the target individual and measuring a plurality of wavelengths emanating from the tissue;
means for discriminating between said target individual near-infrared spectrum and said authorized persons near-infrared spectra by confirming consistency of a difference calculated between the target individual near-infrared spectrum and an authorization near-infrared tissue spectrum with the intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra of the authorized database; and
means for indicating if said target individual purported identity is correct. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A system for verifying the purported identify of a target individual comprising:
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a computer including an input device and an output device;
a database including a plurality of intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra for each of a plurality of authorized persons;
means for obtaining a near-infrared tissue spectrum from said target individual, including a near-infrared radiation source for projecting a plurality of near-infrared optical wavelengths subcutaneously and a near-infrared spectrometer for measuring subcutaneous near-infrared intensity over a plurality of wavelengths; and
a program running in said computer for discriminating between said target individual near-infrared spectrum and said authorized persons near-infrared spectra by confirming consistency of a difference calculated between the target individual near-infrared tissue spectrum and an authorization near-infrared tissue spectrum with the intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra of the database. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for verifying the purported identity of a target individual comprising:
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an authorized database including a plurality of intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra for each of a plurality of authorized persons;
an optical source adapted to apply a plurality of optical wavelengths to subepidermal tissue of the target individual;
a spectrometer adapted to obtain a near-infrared tissue spectrum from the target individual by measuring a plurality of wavelengths emanating from the tissue;
a comparator adapted to discriminate between the target individual near-infrared spectrum and the authorized persons near-infrared spectra by confirming consistency of a difference calculated between the target individual near-infrared spectrum and an authorization near-infrared tissue spectrum with the intra-patient difference near-infrared tissue spectra of the authorized database; and
an indicator adapted to indicate if a purported identity of the target individual is correct. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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