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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2002
Glenn Waehner, Clovis, CA (US);
Erik Henry Tews, Fresno, CA (US);
David L. A. Toste, Fresno, CA (US);
Shane Compton, Fresno, CA (US);
Joshua Cockrum, Fresno, CA (US);
Sam Grigorian, Fresno, CA (US);
Matthew Larson, Clovis, CA (US);
John Pretzer, Fresno, CA (US);
Joshua Houser, Fresno, CA (US);
James Arbuckle, Fresno, CA (US);
William S. Arbuckle, Fresno, CA (US);
David Mcdonald, Prather, CA (US);
Glenn Waehner, Clovis, CA (US);
Erik Henry Tews, Fresno, CA (US);
David L. A. Toste, Fresno, CA (US);
Shane Compton, Fresno, CA (US);
Joshua Cockrum, Fresno, CA (US);
Sam Grigorian, Fresno, CA (US);
Matthew Larson, Clovis, CA (US);
John Pretzer, Fresno, CA (US);
Joshua Houser, Fresno, CA (US);
James Arbuckle, Fresno, CA (US);
William S. Arbuckle, Fresno, CA (US);
David McDonald, Prather, CA (US);
Pelco, Clovis, CA (US);
Abstract
This is a security and identification system designed to obtain improved images for use by real-time facial recognition and identification systems for screening individuals passing through secure entry or checkpoints such as airport passenger terminals, government offices, and other secure locations. The system detects the presence of a subject at the checkpoint, interactively instructs the subject to stop and move into position for proper identification and recognition, analyzes the facial features of the subject as (s)he passes through the checkpoint, and compares the features of the subject with those in a database. The system then generates different signals depending upon whether or not the subject is recognized. In one aspect of the invention, different methods and apparatus are provided for compensating for low ambient light so as to improve the quality of the facial image of the subject that is obtained.