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A distributed biometric identification system incorporates highly mobile workstations. The system generally includes a plurality of mobile workstations and a file server remotely located from the workstations. The workstations receive input biometric data, such as fingerprint and photographic data,

A distributed biometric identification system incorporates highly mobile workstations. The system generally includes a plurality of mobile workstations and a file server remotely located from the workstations. The workstations receive input biometric data, such as fingerprint and photographic data, and couples that biometric data to the remote file server. The file server 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 that requested the comparison. Workstation mobility is enhanced by providing a wireless and/or PSTN communications link between the workstation and the remotely located file server. Workstation mobility is further 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.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A distributed biometric enrolling and identification system for enrolling and identification of individuals by a user of a stand-alone workstation, the enrolling and identification system comprising a centralized server having a plurality of databases each having a defi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A distributed biometric enrolling and identification system for enrolling and identification of individuals by a user of a stand-alone workstation, the enrolling and identification system comprising a centralized server having a plurality of databases each having a defined meaning related to the individuals to be enrolled or identified 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;a biometric data input system coupled to said portable computer and receiving biometric data of an individual to be enrolled or identified for transfer to said portable computer;a user input terminal for enabling a user to input to the portable computer non-biometric data (biodata);a portable communications terminal coupled to said portable computer;said communications terminal initiating establishment of a communication link between said workstation and the centralized server remotely located from said workstation, at least a portion of said communications link comprising a wireless communications link, to transmit biometric data and biodata to the centralized server; andsaid portable computer programmed to:control said portable communications terminal to establish a communication link between the workstation and the centralized server;activate transmission of biometric data and biodata of an individual to be enrolled or identified by means of the established communication link to the remote centralized server;receive from the centralized server by means of the established communication link identification of the plurality of databases containing biodata and/or biometric data stored at the centralized server matching or closely matching biometric data of an individual to be enrolled or identified received at the biometric data input system;activate a display of said portable computer to present menus for a user to select specific functions based on the identified databases including search for and enroll an individual, search only for an individual for identification, and verify the enrollment of an individual; andactivate the display based on the selected specific function to present to a user the identified databases for evaluation of an individual for enrollment, verification of enrollment, or identification from the identified databases having a defined meaning related to the received biodata and/or biometric data for an individual.