System and method for counting ridges in a captured print image

a fingerprint image and counting system technology, applied in the field of fingerprint scanner technology, can solve the problems of low intensity high level of reflected light, affecting whether an acceptable quality fingerprint image is captured

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-22
AUTHORIZER TECH INC +1
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A very dry skin surface on a clean fingerprint capture surface may result in a low intensity level of reflected light.
On the other hand, an oily skin surface and / or a less-clean fingerprint capture surface may result in a high level of reflected light.
Additional factors, such as the location of the finger, the pressure applied to press the finger to the platen, and the ambient environment may affect whether an acceptable quality fingerprint image is captured.

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[0042] While the present invention is described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments for particular applications, it should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art with access to the teachings provided herein will recognize additional modifications, applications, and embodiments within the scope thereof and additional fields in which the present invention would be of significant utility.

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[0043] The present invention is directed to a method, system, and apparatus for counting ridges in a captured fingerprint image. The present invention may be applied in any type of print scanner, including but not limited to any type of fingerprint and / or palm print scanner.

[0044] Numerous embodiments of the present invention are presented herein. Detail on the above mentioned embodiments for counting fingerprint ridges in a captured fingerprint image frame, and additional embodiments according to the present invention, are described....

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A system and method for counting ridges in a captured print image frame is described. A pixel path through the captured print image frame is traversed. A hysteresis band for the pixel path is determined. A number of crossings of the determined hysteresis band is counted while traversing the pixel path. A number of print ridges based on the counted number of hysteresis band crossings is determined.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 400,103, filed Aug. 2, 2002 (Atty. Dkt. No. 1823.0680000), which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates generally to the field of fingerprint scanner technology and, more particularly, to counting ridges in a captured fingerprint image frame. [0004] 2. Background Art [0005] Biometrics are a group of technologies that provide a high level of security. Fingerprint capture and recognition is an important biometric technology. Law enforcement, banking, voting, and other industries increasingly rely upon fingerprints as a biometric to recognize or verify identity. See, Biometrics Explained, v. 2.0, G. Roethenbaugh, International Computer Society Assn. Carlisle, Pa. 1998, pages 1-34 (incorporated herein by reference in its entirety). [0006] Fingerprint scanners having...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06K9/00A61B17/00A61B17/12
CPCG06K9/00067G06V40/1347
Inventor CANNON, GREGORY L.SMITH, DAVID C.
Owner AUTHORIZER TECH INC
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