18454244. CONTACTLESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

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CONTACTLESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

KATSUYA Nozawa of Osaka (JP)

CONTACTLESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18454244 titled 'CONTACTLESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a contactless authentication system that uses illumination light and an imaging apparatus to obtain fingerprint or palm print images for authentication purposes.

  • The system includes an illumination apparatus that projects light onto a portion of a hand that is not in contact with any object.
  • The illumination light used contains a light component with a wavelength range of 1380 nm or greater.
  • An imaging apparatus captures the reflected light from the hand and obtains either a fingerprint image or a palm print image.
  • The obtained images serve as authentication information for the system.

Potential Applications

  • Biometric authentication systems
  • Access control systems
  • Identity verification systems

Problems Solved

  • Eliminates the need for physical contact with a device for authentication purposes.
  • Provides a non-intrusive and hygienic method of obtaining fingerprint or palm print images.

Benefits

  • Contactless authentication improves user convenience and reduces the risk of spreading germs.
  • The use of a specific wavelength range enhances the accuracy and reliability of the obtained images.
  • The system can be easily integrated into existing security systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A contactless authentication system includes: at least one illumination apparatus that projects illumination light onto a portion of a hand, the portion being not in contact of an object, the illumination light containing a light component in a wavelength range greater than or equal to 1380 nm; and an imaging apparatus that obtains at least one selected from the group consisting of a fingerprint image and a palm print image as authentication information by imaging the light component in the wavelength range in reflected light generated by reflection of the illumination light from the portion of the hand.

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