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Stand-alone biometric identification system
Assignee: Hanger Solutions LLC
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Filing: 1997-09-25
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Granted: 2001-11-20
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Expires: 2017-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A distributed biometric identification system incorporates stand-alone workstations. The system generally includes a plurality of stand-alone workstations capable of communicating with a central server remotely located from the workstations. The workstations receive input biometric data, such as fingerprint and photographic data, and compares that data to biometric data stored in the workstation. The workstation compares the input biometric data with stored biometric data to determine whether any of the stored biometric data matches the input biometric data. The results of the comparison are provided to the workstation screen. Workstation mobility is improved by housing the workstation in a self-contained, compartmentalized carrying case. Workstation mobility may be even further enhanced by housing the workstation in a so-called lunchbox configuration having a main body, a front panel hinged to the main body, and a back panel hinged to the main body. The front and back panels each have a stowed position adjacent the main body, and a deployed position away from the main body. When the panels are in their stowed positions, the workstation (i.e., main body, front panel, and back panel) is a compact, portable unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary L. Glaze
- 👤 Joseph M. Braceland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:21
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/50; G06F16/51; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/30; G07C9/32; G07C9/37; G06F21/00; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G06F21/32; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/10; G06Q50/26; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/98; G06V10/993; G06V40/00; G06V40/10; G06V40/12; G06V40/13; G06V40/1365
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
358 words
A distributed biometric identification system having a centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations in communication with the centralized server, wherein one or more of said stand-alone workstations comprise: a portable computer having a main body, a front panel hinged to said main body, and a back panel hinged to said main body; said front panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; said back panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; a biometric data input system coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed in said back panel; a portable communications terminal coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed in said back panel; said computer including one or more databases for storing biometric data, the portable computer comprising a transaction management system, a matching controller subsystem coupled between the transaction management system and one or more of the databases, and an image storage and retrieval subsystem for storing and retrieving electronic images; said biometric data input system receiving input biometric information for storing in one or more databases; and said computer programmed to: compare input biometric data to stored biometric data in the matching controller subsystem; transmit by means of the portable communications terminal biometric data to the centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations for storage in the centralized server and/or the one or more stand-alone workstations; receive over the communications terminal biometric data from the centralized server or one or more other stand-alone workstations for storage in the one or more databases of said portable computer; display on a monitor of said portable computer user selectable functions; activate said biometric data input system to receive biometric data therefrom for storing in one or more databases; perform an analysis on the received biometric data to ensure the data meets a sufficient quality standard; and display on the monitor of said portable computer the number of hits, if any, resulting from comparison of the input biometric data to the biometric data stored in one or more of the databases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
358 words
A distributed biometric identification system having a centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations in communication with the centralized server, wherein one or more of said stand-alone workstations comprise: a portable computer having a main body, a front panel hinged to said main body, and a back panel hinged to said main body; said front panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; said back panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; a biometric data input system coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed in said back panel; a portable communications terminal coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed in said back panel; said computer including one or more databases for storing biometric data, the portable computer comprising a transaction management system, a matching controller subsystem coupled between the transaction management system and one or more of the databases, and an image storage and retrieval subsystem for storing and retrieving electronic images; said biometric data input system receiving input biometric information for storing in one or more databases; and said computer programmed to: compare input biometric data to stored biometric data in the matching controller subsystem; transmit by means of the portable communications terminal biometric data to the centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations for storage in the centralized server and/or the one or more stand-alone workstations; receive over the communications terminal biometric data from the centralized server or one or more other stand-alone workstations for storage in the one or more databases of said portable computer; display on a monitor of said portable computer user selectable functions; activate said biometric data input system to receive biometric data therefrom for storing in one or more databases; perform an analysis on the received biometric data to ensure the data meets a sufficient quality standard; and display on the monitor of said portable computer the number of hits, if any, resulting from comparison of the input biometric data to the biometric data stored in one or more of the databases.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The workstation of claim 1 wherein said computer generates stored biometric information in response to receiving input biometric data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The workstation of claim 1 wherein said computer generates information indicating that no stored biometric information at a file server matches the input biometric data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
322 words
A distributed biometric identification system having a centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations in communication with the centralized server, wherein one or more of said stand-alone workstations comprise: a portable computer having a main body and a panel hinged to said main body; said panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; a biometric data input system coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed therein; a portable communications terminal coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed therein; said computer including one or more databases for storing biometric data, the portable computer comprising a transaction management system, a matching controller subsystem coupled between the transaction management system and one or more of the databases, and an image storage and retrieval subsystem for storing and retrieving electronic images; said biometric data input system receiving input biometric information for storing in one or more databases; and said computer programmed to: compare input biometric data to stored biometric data in the matching controller subsystem; transmit by means of the portable communications terminal biometric data to the centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations for storage in the centralized server and/or the one or more stand-alone workstations; receive over the communications terminal biometric data from the centralized server or one or more other stand-alone workstations for storage in the one or more databases of said portable computer; display on a monitor of said portable computer user selectable functions; activate said biometric data input system to receive biometric data therefrom for storing in one or more databases; perform an analysis on the received biometric data to ensure the data meets a sufficient quality standard; and display on the monitor of said portable computer the number of hits, if any, resulting from comparison of the input biometric data to the biometric data stored in one or more of the databases.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
322 words
A distributed biometric identification system having a centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations in communication with the centralized server, wherein one or more of said stand-alone workstations comprise: a portable computer having a main body and a panel hinged to said main body; said panel having a stowed position adjacent said main body and a deployed position away from said main body; a biometric data input system coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed therein; a portable communications terminal coupled to said portable computer and at least partially housed therein; said computer including one or more databases for storing biometric data, the portable computer comprising a transaction management system, a matching controller subsystem coupled between the transaction management system and one or more of the databases, and an image storage and retrieval subsystem for storing and retrieving electronic images; said biometric data input system receiving input biometric information for storing in one or more databases; and said computer programmed to: compare input biometric data to stored biometric data in the matching controller subsystem; transmit by means of the portable communications terminal biometric data to the centralized server and one or more stand-alone workstations for storage in the centralized server and/or the one or more stand-alone workstations; receive over the communications terminal biometric data from the centralized server or one or more other stand-alone workstations for storage in the one or more databases of said portable computer; display on a monitor of said portable computer user selectable functions; activate said biometric data input system to receive biometric data therefrom for storing in one or more databases; perform an analysis on the received biometric data to ensure the data meets a sufficient quality standard; and display on the monitor of said portable computer the number of hits, if any, resulting from comparison of the input biometric data to the biometric data stored in one or more of the databases.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The workstation of claim 4 wherein said computer generates information indicating that no stored biometric information at a file server matches the input
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