CA2272360A1 - Process and device for identifying and recognizing living beings and/or objects - Google Patents
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Abstract
Disclosed are a process and a device for identifying and recognizing living beings and/or objects. According to the inventive process, a reference partial photograph of the living being or object to be identified is made using a pick-up equipment. Thereafter, a baseline data set is built up, while determining from the reference photograph a number of characteristics and their location and storing them. In order to identify a living being or object, an identification picture of the partial photograph mentioned above is made using a pick-up equipment. Finally, the identification picture is examined based on the baseline data set.
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PCT EP97/06454 filed Nov. 17t°' 1997 Translation of Originally Filed Dacurnents Method and Device for the Identification and Recognition of diving Beings andlor Objects The invention concerns a method and a device for the identification and recognition of living beings andlbr objects in accordance with the precharacterixing part of claim 1 and the precharacterizing part of claim 31) Methods and apparatus of this type are in wide spread uge for situations e.g. in which the identity of a person must be determined e.g. to authorize access or entrance. Exarnplea thereof are banking machines, computer work lQCations, entrance to companies, security areas or lockers. ~ethads and devices are known in the art with which identification papers, chip cards, with or without personal identification numbers ;PIN), or passwords are used. These cOnventionaX
methods and devices have the disadvantage that a special medium rn~st always be aazried along with the person for his identification. In the event that this medium is forgotten, access or entrance is not possible. In the event that the medium i5 taken by a non-authorized person, this individual can gain access or entrance. The conventional methods are therefore difficult for the usex and are not reliable with respect to their operation.
Additional methods and devices are known in the are (US ~ 06~
162) with which the identification of a person is based on fingerprinting techniques. An image is taken of the skin Lines of the finger of a person to be identified and etored.
An additional image is prepared for recognition of the 19-MRI-1999 17~1 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 711 X99594 S.03
PCT EP97/06454 filed Nov. 17t°' 1997 Translation of Originally Filed Dacurnents Method and Device for the Identification and Recognition of diving Beings andlor Objects The invention concerns a method and a device for the identification and recognition of living beings andlbr objects in accordance with the precharacterixing part of claim 1 and the precharacterizing part of claim 31) Methods and apparatus of this type are in wide spread uge for situations e.g. in which the identity of a person must be determined e.g. to authorize access or entrance. Exarnplea thereof are banking machines, computer work lQCations, entrance to companies, security areas or lockers. ~ethads and devices are known in the art with which identification papers, chip cards, with or without personal identification numbers ;PIN), or passwords are used. These cOnventionaX
methods and devices have the disadvantage that a special medium rn~st always be aazried along with the person for his identification. In the event that this medium is forgotten, access or entrance is not possible. In the event that the medium i5 taken by a non-authorized person, this individual can gain access or entrance. The conventional methods are therefore difficult for the usex and are not reliable with respect to their operation.
Additional methods and devices are known in the are (US ~ 06~
162) with which the identification of a person is based on fingerprinting techniques. An image is taken of the skin Lines of the finger of a person to be identified and etored.
An additional image is prepared for recognition of the 19-MRI-1999 17~1 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 711 X99594 S.03
2 oorresponding person and is directly compared to the first stored image. In the event that the images agree, the person is identified. This procedure has the disadvantage that the direct comparison between the two images required by the examination procedures zs relatively burdensome. As a result, the comparison takes some time and requires a large amount of memory ir. the computer carrying out the method. In addition, the recognition or identification of a person is not auccesstul ii the skin lines have changed, e.g. due to an injury.
In Gontxast thCreto, the method in accordance with the invention having the characterizing features of claim 1 and the device in accordance with the invention with the characterizing features of claim 31 have the advantage that a reference image is first created in which a predetermined section at the rising being to be identified or of the object to be identified is recorded by an image recording apparatus.
Gharacteristic features and their positions are subsequently extracted from this reference image and stored as a reference data sec in a storage unit. In order to identify ar recognize the living being or the object, an identification image is recorded of the predetermined section with the assistance of do image recording device. The identification image is subsequently examined for the presence of the features and positrons of the reference data set. In the event that these features are only present at the predetermined positions in the identification image, the corresponding person or object is considered to be identified. If however the features are not present ar are located in athcr positions, the living being or object is considered unidentified, Depending on the application, the number of features stored in the reference status set can differ. fit. depends upon the complexity of the recorded structures of the living being or object to be 19-MHI-1999 17~13 SCHUSTER & PaRTtJER +~9 711 299594 x.04
In Gontxast thCreto, the method in accordance with the invention having the characterizing features of claim 1 and the device in accordance with the invention with the characterizing features of claim 31 have the advantage that a reference image is first created in which a predetermined section at the rising being to be identified or of the object to be identified is recorded by an image recording apparatus.
Gharacteristic features and their positions are subsequently extracted from this reference image and stored as a reference data sec in a storage unit. In order to identify ar recognize the living being or the object, an identification image is recorded of the predetermined section with the assistance of do image recording device. The identification image is subsequently examined for the presence of the features and positrons of the reference data set. In the event that these features are only present at the predetermined positions in the identification image, the corresponding person or object is considered to be identified. If however the features are not present ar are located in athcr positions, the living being or object is considered unidentified, Depending on the application, the number of features stored in the reference status set can differ. fit. depends upon the complexity of the recorded structures of the living being or object to be 19-MHI-1999 17~13 SCHUSTER & PaRTtJER +~9 711 299594 x.04
3 identified, on the desired precision of the identification, and on the features of the image recording apparatus. The method in accordance with the invention and the device in accordance with the invention operate rapidly and reliably, since the amount of data tv be stored is small and there is no direct comparison between the reference image and the identification imager rather only the data in the reference data sst dre sought in the identification image. The identification procedure is therefore rapid and does not require increased memory or storage capacity. Portions of the corresponding living being which are suitable for identification or of the corresponding object are e.g.
portions of the surface of the object or special akin portions of the living being. In the case of a human being, this can e.g. be the finger ax the face, since these are rarely covered by clothing and therefore are always available for inspection purposes.
In accordance with an advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the inventive, the relative positions of the features are determined and stored in the reference status set. The origin of the associated reference system can thereby e.q. be loaatad in the position of one of the features. This sirnplifics location of the features in the identification image.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, patterns Qr regularities present in the section are utilired for identificdtion of the living being or of the object. In this manner, living beings even having small injuries or deformations in portions of their bodies or objects having a small degree of damage can be identified and recognized.
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portions of the surface of the object or special akin portions of the living being. In the case of a human being, this can e.g. be the finger ax the face, since these are rarely covered by clothing and therefore are always available for inspection purposes.
In accordance with an advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the inventive, the relative positions of the features are determined and stored in the reference status set. The origin of the associated reference system can thereby e.q. be loaatad in the position of one of the features. This sirnplifics location of the features in the identification image.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, patterns Qr regularities present in the section are utilired for identificdtion of the living being or of the object. In this manner, living beings even having small injuries or deformations in portions of their bodies or objects having a small degree of damage can be identified and recognized.
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4 is accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the reference data set is adapted t4 differences in the features and their positions. zn this manner, chronic changes in people or constant changes in objects can be r_aken into account. A
corresponding examination of the reference data act can be carried out for each identification procedure.
Tn accordance with an additional advantageous configuration Qf the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of differing types of features are utilized for the reference data set. If, for example, the sectipr, to be identified is the finger of the person, e.g. topological ox morphological structures can be utilized as features. These include e_g.
.kin lines or glands, such as the sebacepus gland ar the perspiratory gland. The utilizatipn of a plurality of different types of Features rr.creases the reliability of the method, particularly when the identification of sections changed, with regard to certain features, b~ damage or injury.
in accordance with an additions: advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of features are transformed into numerical values and collected together into one value. Zn this fashion, the amount of data can be reduced and the identification procedure accelerated.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of features of a certain type are collected into a pattern or a pattern group. In this manner, a plurality of peaplG or objects can be inL~estiqated for agreeing features and subdivided into groups.
19-MRI-1999 1.:13 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 ?12 2GSS~~d S.~6 In accords»va with an additional advantageous confiquratiOn Of the method in accordance with the invention, additional data (personal identification number, data on a data storage medium) are entered to provide assistance foh searching the reference data sat in the memory. This additionally accelerates the identification process.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention) a plurality of differing numerical methods are utilized, possibly simultaneously, to generate the reference data set and to identify the living being ar object. This facilitates high flexibility and speed foX the method and the device. In addition, the influencing, falsification or copying of the method ox the device 1s rendered maze difficult to thereby increase reliability and security.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the wnvention, the Trelly method is used, in addition to Qther numerical methods, to produce the reference status set and to identify the living being or object.
In accordance with ar. additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invGation, the Wavelet method is utilized, in addition to other numericbl methods, to produce the reference data set and to search for the features of the reference data sct in the identification image- This procedure trereby facilitate' data eompressio», combining of images, reconstruction of imaging ersvrs, the recognition and selection of features, as well as utilization Of the fact that phase information is communicated. In 19-thRJ-1959 17:14 SrHiISTER & PARTNER +49 ?11 299594 S.~~
addition, possibilities axe provided for increasing the processing speed and reducing the amount of data.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the living being to be identified is n person.
In acGOrdance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, characteristic parts of the epidermis are utilized as features for individualized identification of the parson.
These include e.g. skin lines, persplratory and sebaceous glands as well as their openings, vessels, in particular blood vessels, as well as their pulsing motion. It is thereby particularly advantageous to indicate the position of tha gland openings relative to the skin lines. In the event of time resolved recording, dynamic effects can also be registered, such as pumping ar flowing motion or changes in diameter of the vessels, and used far identification.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the rnethad in accordance with the invention, the section of the person to be ident3.fied xs the side of the finger opposite the finger nail. This side of the finger is also used In the conventional method of fingerprinting to record fingerprints and for their evaluation. However, in contrast to the conventional fingerprinting method) in accordance with the invention not only the features of the skin lines are recorded and evaluated rather also additional structures present on the epidermis such as perspiratory or sebaceous glands or vessels. I~ the event that image recording apparatus having an associated high degree of sensitivity are utilized, small structures such as glands or vessels or even structures below the 5urfaCe of the skin can also be 19-~9aI-1999 1i:14 S~~HUSTER & PARTNER +Q9 71~ ~99~9~ 5.0~
recognized and utilized for identification, The procedure can also involve the recording and evaluation of a plurality of fingers. In this manner, the recognition rate can be increased. In addition, in the event that one finger is injured, the remaining fingers axe available for identification. Moreover, differing fingers can express differing intentions of the person.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the section of the person to be identified is the face or portions of the face. The characteristic features can thereby be properties of the epidermis or the position ox color of the eyes, the position of the nose, the shape of the mouth, the position of the skin folds, or the shape of the face.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the natural thermal radiation of the human body is recorded by the image recording apparatus to generate a reference image and to identify the person. The recording of the reference or identification image can be facilitated without any irradiation or illurnir.at.ion of the relevant body portion. It also functions in absolute darkness. Soiling, interferences or small injuries to the surface of the skin oniy influence the reference or identification image to a small extent.
Furthermore. the person being identified is not influenced by an additional illumination source. In this fashion the method and the apparatus are non-invasive in any physical sense.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the inve~tian, Iight in the visible or in the infrared wavelength region is utilized to generate the reference image and to identify the person. ~n 19-hIRI-1999 1?: 15 SCH! ISTER & PARTNER +49 '~11 299594 S.09 additional light source to illuminate the relevant section is neat r5ecessary in particular when utilizing a sensitive image reco.cding apparatus, since the environment always has sufficient ambient and scattering light. In this case as well, the person ~ta be identified is not irradiated by an additional light source and does not experience any as80C1atad ,lnV~53VeneBS.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention) the section of the person to be identified is illuminated with a light sOUrCe in the visible or infrared waveienqth region. To the extent that an additional illumination source is necessary for carrying out the method, same can be disposed directly in the apparatus or spatially separated therefrom, e.g. an the ceiling, walls or on the floor of the room in which the device in accordance with the invent~.on is situated and the method its accordance with trie invention is carried out. The illumination can also be selectively used for other purposes.
In addition, a directed temporal. or geometric spatial control of the illumination is possible. Far example, illumination may only occur when the recording device retards an image.
Zn accordance with an additional. advantac~eaus configuration of the method in ~accardance with the invention, filters are utilized to filter out wavelength regions in conjunction with recording of the reference image and the identification image. For example. filters can be uti~.i~ed in an image recording apparatus sensitive to infrared wavelength regions to filtBr out wavelength regions neighboring the infrared.
This can correspondingly be applied to image xeoording apparatus sensitive to visible light or to thermal radiation.
19-MRI-1999 17~15 S~HUSTER 8 PRRTI~ER +49 711 299594 5.10 in accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance wilrh the invention, the recording of the reference image and of the identification image is effected without contact with the device containing the image recording apparatus. In this manner, the device does not experience soiling ox prints which could influence the subsequent recording. To the extent necessary, a spacing device can be provided for specifying the separation Detwgen the section to be identified and the image recording apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, for recording the reference image o= the identification image, the person CO be identified is guided by optical or acoustical signals for precise positioning of the section relative to the image zecording apparatus. rn this manner, e.g. colored lamps or indicators having arrows can be provided far to show the user in which direction the relevant section should bs diapiacQd.
This can also be effected by an appropriate sound, a melody or a speech announcement. The focus of the image recorded by the image recording apparatus can be utilized to determine the distance. The information concerning the position having the correct separation (focussingy and centering within the image can then be determined from the extracted reference data. fight barriers ox position measuring procedures can, however, also be utilired.
Tn aocordance with an additional advantageous corifiquzativn of the method in accordance with the invention, the reference image is cenverted into electrical signals, digitized and stor8d as reference data in a memory in the form of a data matrix.
19-~7AT-1999 17:15 SCHUSTER ~ PARTNER +49 711 299594 5.11 In accordance with an additional advantageous eonfAguration of the method in accordance with the invention) the reference data are Stored in a central storage medium. In thin inner, a plurality of systems or devices can simultaneously gain access to the reference data.
In dccardance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the intention, the reference image is transformed into electrical signals, digitized and stored as reference data in ar. external data storage medium in the form of a data matrix. This can thereby be a chip card yr a transpvnder. The associated person must carry the data storage medium with him far purposes of identification. The identificatiari procedure is thereby more rapid, since the identification image of the person must enly be compared to the reference data of the accompanying data storage medium.
Access to a central computer and the determination of the corresponding reference data set in the central memory is thereby not necessary. This type of external data storage medium carried along with a person to be identified is particularly suitable when these are a large number of people which are to be identified with the assistance of the method and the device. This could e.g. be the case for customers of a bank.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the in~entian yn connection with a method for determining the authori2atian of a person to perform a Certain task, the authorization of the person is determined with the assistance of the method in accordance with the invention through identiyication and recognition of the person. Towards this end) the method in accordance with the identification can be an inteqral part of the authorization check. Authorisation can concern an access authorization or an entrance 19-MR:-1x99 17:16 SCHIJSTER & PARTNER +d9 711 99594 5.12 authorisation. Such is the case e.g, for banking machines, personnel entrances or security regions. The identification of the person is used to grant authorixation, e.g. to operate a particular apparatus or far opening a door. An authorised person can also pass additional authorizations on t4 third parties. Particular groups of people can be authorized fox differing tasks so that a decision structure can be imparted to the system. Towards this end, the Petri network mechanism can be utilised. Authorizations can also be conjoined, distributed or revoked at a later time. The method can be integrated into a process control or monitoring language or into an instrumentation, data flaw, or representation language. Examples thereof are the software tools of the company National Instruments such as Labview, Lab windows, GVI or Bridgeview. The method can e.g. be used for purchasing, for the dispensing of cash, for access to a databank, or for entrance control purposes.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuratipn of the invention, authorization can be spatially and/or time constrained. This is e.g. advantageous in the event that the relevant person is only located ~ar a particular time at a particular location. This could e.g. be a hotel in which a person lives during a vacation or in a hospital ar a sanatorium in which the person is staying fox recuperative purposes_ when the stay is ended, the issued authorixatian5 can also be terminated and e.g. all invoices associated with the person can be issued, The external storage medium on which the reference data are stored can e.g. be integrated into a key used by the individual during the time of his stay, a pin or a badge. One can also provide that the reference data be deposited in a central storage medium yr in a computer network so that no additional data storage medium iS necessary for identification purposes. For search purposes 19-MA:-199 17:16 SCHLiSTER & PARTNER +49 711 299594 5.13 a personal identification number or other additional features could be used.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the invention, the authorization can be limited to a certain number of tasks. This number can, in particular) be different for differing people.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration pf the invention, the method in accordance with the invention for identification of the pexson can be utilized to check whether or not the person has performed a task. This is e.g.
necessary for guard services.
In accordance with an additional advantageous conFiguratipn of the invention, the method in accordance with the invention is utilized fox additional examination of electronic signatures. In this manner, e.g. thQ unique identification capability of the finger o~ a person. can be utilised to identify the person. The method in accordance Nith the invention can be incorporated into a cryptolvgical system with which individuals can be identified and the information associated with the person encoded and protected ~rom changes. In particular, the method in accordance with the invention can be used to inspect the authvrizatioa of a person accessing the data.
The device in accordance with the invention for identification and recognition of a living being or an object has a first image recording apparatus to record a reference image of a predetermined section of the living being to be identified or of the object to be identified.
Characteristic Features and their positions are determined in tha reference image with the assistance of a first computer 19-MpI-1999 17:17 SCHUSTER & RARTNER +49 711 X99594 5.14 dnd a fixst computer program, These data are stored as a reference data set in a storage medium. A second image recording apparatus is used to record an identification image for identification of the living being or of the object. A
second computer as Well as a second computer program check the identification image foX the presence of the data in the reference set. It these features are present in the identification image, the living being or tha object is considered to be identified.
rn accordance with en advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, an image recording apparatus is provided for which assumes the function of the first and the second image recording apparatus. In this manner, only one image recording apparatus is required far generating a reference data set and !or identifying the person.
in accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, a computer is provided for taking over the function of the first and the second computer. In this fashion, only one computer is required for generating the data set and for identifying the person or the object.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the inventionr tho two image recording apparatus and the two computers can also be Spatially separated frem each CthQr. This is partfCulaxly necessary when the reference data set is generated at a looation different than that where the identification is performed.
19-MRI-1995 17:17 SCHUSTER & FRRTNER +49 711 ?99594 S.15 In accordance with an additional advantageous confiquzation of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and the second computer are networked together. In this manner, data transfer can occur between the two computers so that the second computer has access to the first computer and to the reference data stored therein.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the storage medium is a central 9tarage medium to which the first and second computer have access.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of Che device in accordance with the invention, the storage medium is an external storage medium to which both computers have access. The external storage medium can e.g. he a chip card or a transpondar.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, an external portable data storage medium is provides for asgsstance in searching the reference data on the storage medium. In this manner, the identification procedure can be accelaratQd.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and/or thQ second image recording apparatus i~s disposed in an apparatus for checking an access and~or entrance authorization. rn this fashion, the device in accordance with the invention is at least partially integrated into as apparatus for eheckirg the entrance or access authorization.
The device can also be completely integrated .into the apparatus.
19-MAI-19°9 17:17 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 711 29959 5.16 In accordance with an additional advantageous oanFiguration of the device in accordance with the invention, the device is integrated into and logically Connected to an additional device with Which operations are only allowed to ~e exercised by pepple authorized thezeter. The tasks can anxy be performed by the associated person in the evtnt that he has been identified by the device in accordance with the invention. rn this manner, there is a direct, interactive exchange between the device in accordance with the invention and use pf the second apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and~or the second image recording apparatus is disposed in a banking machine. This can be ~.g. a cash machine) a bank statement printer, or a self-service terminal. For identification, it is e.g. possible far the associated person to pass his finger by an image recprding apparatus integrated in the banking machine such that an identification takes place on the basis of the features present in the finger. The reference d8ta associated with the fingex can e.g. be stored on a Chip Card for introduction into the apparatus or an a control computer.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of Lhe device in accordance with the invention. the first and/or second image recording apparatus is disposed in a key fox operation of an apparatus. This could e.g. be an enter key of a computer or a mouse key. It could however also be a special key provided an the apparatus for this purposes. The asSOCiatsd person therefore Creates access to the Camput2r not via input of a password, rather by pressing on the enter key, wherein the finger of the person is uniquely identified.
19-Mal-1989 17:18 SC',1USTER & PARTNER +49 X11 29994 5.17 Iri accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and/or second image recording apparatus is disposed within a vehicle. The remaining parts of the device can al9o be integrated into the vehicle. Before the vehicle can be started, the driver must prove hi.s identity e.g. by p$ssing his finger past an image recording apparatus. In thie manner, the danger that the motor vehicle can be used by unauthorized individuals is minimized. xhis could be important both for military as well as civilian applications.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Configuration of the deVicC in accordance with the invention, the first andfar second image recording apparatus is disposed in a weapon. 8efare the weapon can be fired, the identify of the user is checked with the assistance of the device in ac~ardance with the invention.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Gonfiquration of the device in accordance with the invention. the first and/or the second computer are coupled to a computez present in the dgparatus. The identification procedure can therefore be integrated in the application determined by the apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuratiah of the device in accordance with the invention, the function of the first and/or second computer and the function Qf a computer disposed in the apparatus are monitored by a computer. In this case as well, an integration of the identification procedure into trio application of the apparatus is effected. In this case, the processor must be suitable for carrying out all tasks.
19-MRI-199 1?:18 SLHUSTER & FRRTNIER +49 711 299594 5.18 In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the device is part of a cryptological system. This Facilitates the additional encoding, checking. and protection of changes in electronic signatures. The eryptological system is thereby more reliable, Since thexe are better protective mechanisms.
In particular, it is easier to protect the system from misu$e to thereby increase securxt.y. A system of this kind can also regulate the iasusnce of keys.
Additional advantages and advantageous configuratioria of the invention Can be extracted from the claims.
All the features represented in the description and the subsequent claims can be important to the invention. either individually or collectively in arbitrary combination.
corresponding examination of the reference data act can be carried out for each identification procedure.
Tn accordance with an additional advantageous configuration Qf the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of differing types of features are utilized for the reference data set. If, for example, the sectipr, to be identified is the finger of the person, e.g. topological ox morphological structures can be utilized as features. These include e_g.
.kin lines or glands, such as the sebacepus gland ar the perspiratory gland. The utilizatipn of a plurality of different types of Features rr.creases the reliability of the method, particularly when the identification of sections changed, with regard to certain features, b~ damage or injury.
in accordance with an additions: advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of features are transformed into numerical values and collected together into one value. Zn this fashion, the amount of data can be reduced and the identification procedure accelerated.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, a plurality of features of a certain type are collected into a pattern or a pattern group. In this manner, a plurality of peaplG or objects can be inL~estiqated for agreeing features and subdivided into groups.
19-MRI-1999 1.:13 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 ?12 2GSS~~d S.~6 In accords»va with an additional advantageous confiquratiOn Of the method in accordance with the invention, additional data (personal identification number, data on a data storage medium) are entered to provide assistance foh searching the reference data sat in the memory. This additionally accelerates the identification process.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention) a plurality of differing numerical methods are utilized, possibly simultaneously, to generate the reference data set and to identify the living being ar object. This facilitates high flexibility and speed foX the method and the device. In addition, the influencing, falsification or copying of the method ox the device 1s rendered maze difficult to thereby increase reliability and security.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the wnvention, the Trelly method is used, in addition to Qther numerical methods, to produce the reference status set and to identify the living being or object.
In accordance with ar. additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invGation, the Wavelet method is utilized, in addition to other numericbl methods, to produce the reference data set and to search for the features of the reference data sct in the identification image- This procedure trereby facilitate' data eompressio», combining of images, reconstruction of imaging ersvrs, the recognition and selection of features, as well as utilization Of the fact that phase information is communicated. In 19-thRJ-1959 17:14 SrHiISTER & PARTNER +49 ?11 299594 S.~~
addition, possibilities axe provided for increasing the processing speed and reducing the amount of data.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the living being to be identified is n person.
In acGOrdance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, characteristic parts of the epidermis are utilized as features for individualized identification of the parson.
These include e.g. skin lines, persplratory and sebaceous glands as well as their openings, vessels, in particular blood vessels, as well as their pulsing motion. It is thereby particularly advantageous to indicate the position of tha gland openings relative to the skin lines. In the event of time resolved recording, dynamic effects can also be registered, such as pumping ar flowing motion or changes in diameter of the vessels, and used far identification.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the rnethad in accordance with the invention, the section of the person to be ident3.fied xs the side of the finger opposite the finger nail. This side of the finger is also used In the conventional method of fingerprinting to record fingerprints and for their evaluation. However, in contrast to the conventional fingerprinting method) in accordance with the invention not only the features of the skin lines are recorded and evaluated rather also additional structures present on the epidermis such as perspiratory or sebaceous glands or vessels. I~ the event that image recording apparatus having an associated high degree of sensitivity are utilized, small structures such as glands or vessels or even structures below the 5urfaCe of the skin can also be 19-~9aI-1999 1i:14 S~~HUSTER & PARTNER +Q9 71~ ~99~9~ 5.0~
recognized and utilized for identification, The procedure can also involve the recording and evaluation of a plurality of fingers. In this manner, the recognition rate can be increased. In addition, in the event that one finger is injured, the remaining fingers axe available for identification. Moreover, differing fingers can express differing intentions of the person.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the section of the person to be identified is the face or portions of the face. The characteristic features can thereby be properties of the epidermis or the position ox color of the eyes, the position of the nose, the shape of the mouth, the position of the skin folds, or the shape of the face.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, the natural thermal radiation of the human body is recorded by the image recording apparatus to generate a reference image and to identify the person. The recording of the reference or identification image can be facilitated without any irradiation or illurnir.at.ion of the relevant body portion. It also functions in absolute darkness. Soiling, interferences or small injuries to the surface of the skin oniy influence the reference or identification image to a small extent.
Furthermore. the person being identified is not influenced by an additional illumination source. In this fashion the method and the apparatus are non-invasive in any physical sense.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the inve~tian, Iight in the visible or in the infrared wavelength region is utilized to generate the reference image and to identify the person. ~n 19-hIRI-1999 1?: 15 SCH! ISTER & PARTNER +49 '~11 299594 S.09 additional light source to illuminate the relevant section is neat r5ecessary in particular when utilizing a sensitive image reco.cding apparatus, since the environment always has sufficient ambient and scattering light. In this case as well, the person ~ta be identified is not irradiated by an additional light source and does not experience any as80C1atad ,lnV~53VeneBS.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention) the section of the person to be identified is illuminated with a light sOUrCe in the visible or infrared waveienqth region. To the extent that an additional illumination source is necessary for carrying out the method, same can be disposed directly in the apparatus or spatially separated therefrom, e.g. an the ceiling, walls or on the floor of the room in which the device in accordance with the invent~.on is situated and the method its accordance with trie invention is carried out. The illumination can also be selectively used for other purposes.
In addition, a directed temporal. or geometric spatial control of the illumination is possible. Far example, illumination may only occur when the recording device retards an image.
Zn accordance with an additional. advantac~eaus configuration of the method in ~accardance with the invention, filters are utilized to filter out wavelength regions in conjunction with recording of the reference image and the identification image. For example. filters can be uti~.i~ed in an image recording apparatus sensitive to infrared wavelength regions to filtBr out wavelength regions neighboring the infrared.
This can correspondingly be applied to image xeoording apparatus sensitive to visible light or to thermal radiation.
19-MRI-1999 17~15 S~HUSTER 8 PRRTI~ER +49 711 299594 5.10 in accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance wilrh the invention, the recording of the reference image and of the identification image is effected without contact with the device containing the image recording apparatus. In this manner, the device does not experience soiling ox prints which could influence the subsequent recording. To the extent necessary, a spacing device can be provided for specifying the separation Detwgen the section to be identified and the image recording apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the invention, for recording the reference image o= the identification image, the person CO be identified is guided by optical or acoustical signals for precise positioning of the section relative to the image zecording apparatus. rn this manner, e.g. colored lamps or indicators having arrows can be provided far to show the user in which direction the relevant section should bs diapiacQd.
This can also be effected by an appropriate sound, a melody or a speech announcement. The focus of the image recorded by the image recording apparatus can be utilized to determine the distance. The information concerning the position having the correct separation (focussingy and centering within the image can then be determined from the extracted reference data. fight barriers ox position measuring procedures can, however, also be utilired.
Tn aocordance with an additional advantageous corifiquzativn of the method in accordance with the invention, the reference image is cenverted into electrical signals, digitized and stor8d as reference data in a memory in the form of a data matrix.
19-~7AT-1999 17:15 SCHUSTER ~ PARTNER +49 711 299594 5.11 In accordance with an additional advantageous eonfAguration of the method in accordance with the invention) the reference data are Stored in a central storage medium. In thin inner, a plurality of systems or devices can simultaneously gain access to the reference data.
In dccardance with an additional advantageous configuration of the method in accordance with the intention, the reference image is transformed into electrical signals, digitized and stored as reference data in ar. external data storage medium in the form of a data matrix. This can thereby be a chip card yr a transpvnder. The associated person must carry the data storage medium with him far purposes of identification. The identificatiari procedure is thereby more rapid, since the identification image of the person must enly be compared to the reference data of the accompanying data storage medium.
Access to a central computer and the determination of the corresponding reference data set in the central memory is thereby not necessary. This type of external data storage medium carried along with a person to be identified is particularly suitable when these are a large number of people which are to be identified with the assistance of the method and the device. This could e.g. be the case for customers of a bank.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the in~entian yn connection with a method for determining the authori2atian of a person to perform a Certain task, the authorization of the person is determined with the assistance of the method in accordance with the invention through identiyication and recognition of the person. Towards this end) the method in accordance with the identification can be an inteqral part of the authorization check. Authorisation can concern an access authorization or an entrance 19-MR:-1x99 17:16 SCHIJSTER & PARTNER +d9 711 99594 5.12 authorisation. Such is the case e.g, for banking machines, personnel entrances or security regions. The identification of the person is used to grant authorixation, e.g. to operate a particular apparatus or far opening a door. An authorised person can also pass additional authorizations on t4 third parties. Particular groups of people can be authorized fox differing tasks so that a decision structure can be imparted to the system. Towards this end, the Petri network mechanism can be utilised. Authorizations can also be conjoined, distributed or revoked at a later time. The method can be integrated into a process control or monitoring language or into an instrumentation, data flaw, or representation language. Examples thereof are the software tools of the company National Instruments such as Labview, Lab windows, GVI or Bridgeview. The method can e.g. be used for purchasing, for the dispensing of cash, for access to a databank, or for entrance control purposes.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuratipn of the invention, authorization can be spatially and/or time constrained. This is e.g. advantageous in the event that the relevant person is only located ~ar a particular time at a particular location. This could e.g. be a hotel in which a person lives during a vacation or in a hospital ar a sanatorium in which the person is staying fox recuperative purposes_ when the stay is ended, the issued authorixatian5 can also be terminated and e.g. all invoices associated with the person can be issued, The external storage medium on which the reference data are stored can e.g. be integrated into a key used by the individual during the time of his stay, a pin or a badge. One can also provide that the reference data be deposited in a central storage medium yr in a computer network so that no additional data storage medium iS necessary for identification purposes. For search purposes 19-MA:-199 17:16 SCHLiSTER & PARTNER +49 711 299594 5.13 a personal identification number or other additional features could be used.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the invention, the authorization can be limited to a certain number of tasks. This number can, in particular) be different for differing people.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration pf the invention, the method in accordance with the invention for identification of the pexson can be utilized to check whether or not the person has performed a task. This is e.g.
necessary for guard services.
In accordance with an additional advantageous conFiguratipn of the invention, the method in accordance with the invention is utilized fox additional examination of electronic signatures. In this manner, e.g. thQ unique identification capability of the finger o~ a person. can be utilised to identify the person. The method in accordance Nith the invention can be incorporated into a cryptolvgical system with which individuals can be identified and the information associated with the person encoded and protected ~rom changes. In particular, the method in accordance with the invention can be used to inspect the authvrizatioa of a person accessing the data.
The device in accordance with the invention for identification and recognition of a living being or an object has a first image recording apparatus to record a reference image of a predetermined section of the living being to be identified or of the object to be identified.
Characteristic Features and their positions are determined in tha reference image with the assistance of a first computer 19-MpI-1999 17:17 SCHUSTER & RARTNER +49 711 X99594 5.14 dnd a fixst computer program, These data are stored as a reference data set in a storage medium. A second image recording apparatus is used to record an identification image for identification of the living being or of the object. A
second computer as Well as a second computer program check the identification image foX the presence of the data in the reference set. It these features are present in the identification image, the living being or tha object is considered to be identified.
rn accordance with en advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, an image recording apparatus is provided for which assumes the function of the first and the second image recording apparatus. In this manner, only one image recording apparatus is required far generating a reference data set and !or identifying the person.
in accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, a computer is provided for taking over the function of the first and the second computer. In this fashion, only one computer is required for generating the data set and for identifying the person or the object.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the inventionr tho two image recording apparatus and the two computers can also be Spatially separated frem each CthQr. This is partfCulaxly necessary when the reference data set is generated at a looation different than that where the identification is performed.
19-MRI-1995 17:17 SCHUSTER & FRRTNER +49 711 ?99594 S.15 In accordance with an additional advantageous confiquzation of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and the second computer are networked together. In this manner, data transfer can occur between the two computers so that the second computer has access to the first computer and to the reference data stored therein.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the storage medium is a central 9tarage medium to which the first and second computer have access.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of Che device in accordance with the invention, the storage medium is an external storage medium to which both computers have access. The external storage medium can e.g. he a chip card or a transpondar.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, an external portable data storage medium is provides for asgsstance in searching the reference data on the storage medium. In this manner, the identification procedure can be accelaratQd.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and/or thQ second image recording apparatus i~s disposed in an apparatus for checking an access and~or entrance authorization. rn this fashion, the device in accordance with the invention is at least partially integrated into as apparatus for eheckirg the entrance or access authorization.
The device can also be completely integrated .into the apparatus.
19-MAI-19°9 17:17 SCHUSTER & PRRTNER +49 711 29959 5.16 In accordance with an additional advantageous oanFiguration of the device in accordance with the invention, the device is integrated into and logically Connected to an additional device with Which operations are only allowed to ~e exercised by pepple authorized thezeter. The tasks can anxy be performed by the associated person in the evtnt that he has been identified by the device in accordance with the invention. rn this manner, there is a direct, interactive exchange between the device in accordance with the invention and use pf the second apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and~or the second image recording apparatus is disposed in a banking machine. This can be ~.g. a cash machine) a bank statement printer, or a self-service terminal. For identification, it is e.g. possible far the associated person to pass his finger by an image recprding apparatus integrated in the banking machine such that an identification takes place on the basis of the features present in the finger. The reference d8ta associated with the fingex can e.g. be stored on a Chip Card for introduction into the apparatus or an a control computer.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of Lhe device in accordance with the invention. the first and/or second image recording apparatus is disposed in a key fox operation of an apparatus. This could e.g. be an enter key of a computer or a mouse key. It could however also be a special key provided an the apparatus for this purposes. The asSOCiatsd person therefore Creates access to the Camput2r not via input of a password, rather by pressing on the enter key, wherein the finger of the person is uniquely identified.
19-Mal-1989 17:18 SC',1USTER & PARTNER +49 X11 29994 5.17 Iri accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the first and/or second image recording apparatus is disposed within a vehicle. The remaining parts of the device can al9o be integrated into the vehicle. Before the vehicle can be started, the driver must prove hi.s identity e.g. by p$ssing his finger past an image recording apparatus. In thie manner, the danger that the motor vehicle can be used by unauthorized individuals is minimized. xhis could be important both for military as well as civilian applications.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Configuration of the deVicC in accordance with the invention, the first andfar second image recording apparatus is disposed in a weapon. 8efare the weapon can be fired, the identify of the user is checked with the assistance of the device in ac~ardance with the invention.
In accordance with an additional advantageous Gonfiquration of the device in accordance with the invention. the first and/or the second computer are coupled to a computez present in the dgparatus. The identification procedure can therefore be integrated in the application determined by the apparatus.
In accordance with an additional advantageous configuratiah of the device in accordance with the invention, the function of the first and/or second computer and the function Qf a computer disposed in the apparatus are monitored by a computer. In this case as well, an integration of the identification procedure into trio application of the apparatus is effected. In this case, the processor must be suitable for carrying out all tasks.
19-MRI-199 1?:18 SLHUSTER & FRRTNIER +49 711 299594 5.18 In accordance with an additional advantageous configuration of the device in accordance with the invention, the device is part of a cryptological system. This Facilitates the additional encoding, checking. and protection of changes in electronic signatures. The eryptological system is thereby more reliable, Since thexe are better protective mechanisms.
In particular, it is easier to protect the system from misu$e to thereby increase securxt.y. A system of this kind can also regulate the iasusnce of keys.
Additional advantages and advantageous configuratioria of the invention Can be extracted from the claims.
All the features represented in the description and the subsequent claims can be important to the invention. either individually or collectively in arbitrary combination.
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1. Method for the identification and recognition of living beings and/or objects. wherein a reference image is created in which a predetermined section of the living being to be identified or or the object to be identified is recorded by an image recording apparatus, and with which a reference data set is created in which characteristic features and then positions are extracted from the reference image and stored with the assistance of a computer and with the assistance of software for numerical methods, characterized in that the living being or the object is identified by recording an identification image of the predetermined section with the assistance of an image recording apparatus, and the identification image is investigated for the presence of the data in the reference data get with the assistance of a computer and with the assistance of software for numerical methods.
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2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the relative position of the features with respect to each other are predetermined and stored for the reference data set.
3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that patterns or regularities present in the section are utilized for identification of the living being or of the object.
4. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reference data set is adjusted to changes in the features and their positions.
5. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of different types of features are utilized as the reference data set.
6. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of features are transferred into numerical values and collected together into are value.
7. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of features of a certain type are collected together into a pattern or into a pattern group.
8. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that additional data (personal identification number, data on a data storage medium) are input for search assistance to search the reference data set in the memory unit.
9. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of differing numerical methods are utilized, possibly simultaneously, to create the reference data set and to identify the living being or the abject.
10. Method according to any one of the preceding claims.
characterized in that the Trelly method is utilized, in addition to other numerical methods, for the generation of the reference data set and for identification of the living being or the object.
characterized in that the Trelly method is utilized, in addition to other numerical methods, for the generation of the reference data set and for identification of the living being or the object.
11. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Wavelet method is utilized, in addition to other numerical methods, for generation of the reference status set and for searching for the features of the reference data set in the identification image.
12. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the living being is a person.
13. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that characteristic portions of the epidermis are utilized as features far the individual identification of the person.
14. Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the section used for identification of the person is the side of the finger opposite the finger nail.
15. Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the section of the person used for identification is the face or a part of the face.
16. Method according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the natural thermal radiation of the human body is recorded for creating the reference image and for identification of a person by the image recording apparatus.
17. Method according to any one of the claims 12 to 15, characterized in that light in the visible region or in the infrared wavelength region is utilized to generate the reference image and to identify the person.
18. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that the section of the person to be identified is illuminated with a light source in the visible or infrared wavelength region.
19. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that filters are utilized to filter out wavelength regions for recording of the reference image and the identification image.
20. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recording of the reference image and the identification image is effected without contact with a device containing the image recording apparatus.
21. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that optical or acoustical signals are used to direct the person to be identified, for retarding of the reference image or the identification image, to a precise positioning of that section relative to the image recording apparatus.
22. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reference image is transformed into electrical signals, digitized and stored ae reference data, in the form of a data matrix, in a storage medium.
23. Method according to claim 22, characterized in that the reference data are stored in a central storage medium.
24. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reference image is transformed into electrical signals, digitized and stored as reference data in the form of a data matrix on an external data storage medium.
25. Method according to claim 24, characterized in that the reference data are stored on a chip card or on a transponder.
26. Method for determination of authorization of a person to perform a task, characterized in that the authorization of the person is checked with the assistance of a method according to any one of the claims 1 to 25.
27. Method for determination of authorization of a person to perform a task according to claim 26, characterized in that the authorization is limited in a spatial and/or temporal manner.
28. Method for determination of authorization of a person to perform a task according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that the authorization is limed to a number of tasks.
29. Method for checking one performance of a task by a person, characterized in that the determination as to whether or not a person has performed a task is carried out using a method in accordance with any one of the claims 1 to 25.
30. Method for determination and monitoring of an electronic signature, characterized in that the signature is additionally checked using a method according to any one of the claims 12 to 25.
31. Device for identification and recognition of living beings and/or objects, in particular for carrying out the method in accordance with any one of the claims 1 to 25, characterized by the following features:
a first image apparatus is provided for taxing a reference image of a predetermined section of the living being to be identified or of the object to be identified a first computer and a first computer program are provided for determining characteristic features and their positions in the reference image, a memory medium is provided for storing the characteristic features and their positions as a reference data set, a second image recording apparatus is provided for identifying the living being or the object which records an identification image of the predetermined section, and a second computer and a second computer program are provided for checking the identification image for the presence of the data of the reference data set.
a first image apparatus is provided for taxing a reference image of a predetermined section of the living being to be identified or of the object to be identified a first computer and a first computer program are provided for determining characteristic features and their positions in the reference image, a memory medium is provided for storing the characteristic features and their positions as a reference data set, a second image recording apparatus is provided for identifying the living being or the object which records an identification image of the predetermined section, and a second computer and a second computer program are provided for checking the identification image for the presence of the data of the reference data set.
32. Device according to claim 31, characterized in that an image recording apparatus is provided for which assumes the functions of the first and second image recording apparatus.
33. Device according to claim 31 or 32, characterized in that a computer is provided for which performs the functions of the first and the second computer.
34, Device according to claim 31, characterized in that the first and second image recording apparatus are spatially separated from each other.
35. Device according to claim 31 or 34, characterized in that the first and the second computer are spatially separated from each other.
36. Apparatus according to claim 31 or 35, characterized in that the first and the second computer are networked together.
37. Device according to any ene of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage medium is a central storage medium to which the first and the second computer have access.
38. Device according to any one of the claims 31 to 36, characterised in that the storage medium is an external storage medium.
39. Device according to claim 38, characterized in that the storage medium is a chip card or a transponder.
40. Device according to any one of the preceding claims.
characterized in that an external portable data storage medium is provided for as a search assistant for searching of the reference data do the storage medium.
characterized in that an external portable data storage medium is provided for as a search assistant for searching of the reference data do the storage medium.
41. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and/or second image recording apparatus are disposed in an apparatus for checking an entrance or access authorization.
92. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is integrated into and logically connected to an additional device with which tasks can only be performed by individuals authorized therefor.
43. Device according to claim 41 or 42, characterized in that the first and/or the second image recording apparatus are disposed in a banking machine.
44. Device according to claim 41 or 42, characterized in that the first and/or the second image recording apparatus are disposed in a vehicle.
45. Device according to claim 41 or 42, characterized in that the first and/or the second image recording apparatus are disposed in a weapon.
46. Device according to any one of the claims 41 to 45, characterized in that the first and/or the second image recording apparatus are disposed in a key for operating an apparatus.
47. Device nccording to any one of the claims 41 to 46, characterized in that the first and/or second computer is coupled to a computer disposed in the apparatus.
98. Device according to any one of the claims 41 to 46, characterized in that the tasks of the first and/or second computer and the tasks of a computer disposed in the apparatus are assumed by a computer.
49. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is part of a cryptological system.
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