초록 ▼

A compact, handheld imaging apparatus which can be used to capture high-quality iris images for identification of a person. The handheld iris imager is non-invasive and non-contacting and comprises a camera, a cold mirror, a lens, and an illuminator. The imager has sensors and indicators which assis

A compact, handheld imaging apparatus which can be used to capture high-quality iris images for identification of a person. The handheld iris imager is non-invasive and non-contacting and comprises a camera, a cold mirror, a lens, and an illuminator. The imager has sensors and indicators which assist a user in aligning and focusing the device. The imager also automatically captures the image when proper positioning is achieved. A template of the image is then compared to a database of previously stored templates of images to identify the person. The imager is integrated into a telecommunications device as a security module. The telecommunications device cannot be unlocked and used unless a user has been identified and authorized by the imager.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A telecommunications device having telephone electronics for transmitting and receiving data, comprising:a telephone security module comprising: iris acquisition means having a front surface for obtaining an image of an iris of an eye; a lens having an image plane disposed in front of said front

1. A telecommunications device having telephone electronics for transmitting and receiving data, comprising:a telephone security module comprising: iris acquisition means having a front surface for obtaining an image of an iris of an eye; a lens having an image plane disposed in front of said front surface of said iris acquisition means; a mirror disposed on a side of said lens opposite said iris acquisition means; an illuminator disposed along a side of said mirror; a first memory for storing at least one template of at least one image of an iris of at least one person's eye; a second memory for storing an iris image obtained by said iris acquisition means; a processor for extracting a template from said stored iris image; and a comparator for comparing said template from stored iris image with said at least one template to identify the person; an input device for receiving user input; a display for displaying said user input; a power supply; an antenna; a microphone; a speaker; and an activator to begin iris image acquisition.