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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2008
Richard Fenrich, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Nicholas Salerno, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Jeremy Hutchins, Centreville, VA (US);
Michael Pedigo, Dublin, VA (US);
Carl Gaebe, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Richard Fenrich, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Nicholas Salerno, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Jeremy Hutchins, Centreville, VA (US);
Michael Pedigo, Dublin, VA (US);
Carl Gaebe, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Identification International, Inc., Blacksburg, VA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.