ES2332398A1 - Biometric and demographic data transfer and management system and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Method and apparatus for performing a background check, including collecting, organizing, and transmitting electronic data, including biometric and other demographic data.

Description

System for data transfer and management Biometric and demographic and corresponding apparatus.

Related Requests

This application benefits of the U.S. Provisional Patent application 60 / 810,588, filed on June 2, 2006, entitled "Transfer System and data management".

Copyright notice

A part of the subject that is disclosed in This Patent contains material that is subject to protection from copyright. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by any of the patent document or the matter that is disclosed in it, as indicated in the file or records of the Patent and Trademark Office, but by The rest reserves all copyright rights.

Background

Current businesses require checks of background, such as background checks of the Current or expected income staff. These checks of background typically require the employee to provide your fingerprints on fingerprint cards and send fingerprints to a state organization or a federal organization such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"). This state or federal organization carries out then a criminal background check based on your files and in fingerprints. This process is in the cumbersome news for the applicant and requires an amount Excessive time and resources.

The conventional method in which companies carry out criminal background checks is directing the applicant to an entity authorized to capture the applicant's fingerprints and carry out checks of criminal records based on fingerprints. This generally requires the applicant to go to a police station Police to pick up a fingerprint card. The police station captures the applicant's fingerprints on the fingerprint card. The fingerprint card digital is then converted into electronic format or physically mailed to the Criminal Information Center National ("NCIC") of the FBI or the criminal records archive of the state for analysis. The results of checking criminal records are eventually sent to the company that has requested the investigation.

This way of proceeding to carry out a criminal background check, that is, approaches currently existing to carry out checks of Criminal history records have numerous drawbacks. The most important drawback is that the checks of historical criminal records frequently require several weeks or months for its realization. Certainly you are investigations frequently require 16 to 18 weeks to Get an answer. Another drawback is that the software Specialized is expensive and difficult to use. Also presents problems in the rapid transfer of fingerprints to the organizations involved for quick management. The Existing systems require software and hardware to be installed specialized locally in the organization's computers or entity that carries out the background checks.

Characteristics of the invention.

According to the above, an objective of the The present invention consists in solving or improving one or more of The above mentioned inconveniences.

In an embodiment of the invention, it is described an apparatus for carrying out a background check authenticated from an applicant. The apparatus comprises a first interface, such as a website or URL, for the introduction of demographic data related to the applicant. Once he applicant has provided their demographic data is generated a receipt for it. The receipt provides instructions to the applicant with respect to a second location to which it can go for your fingerprints to be captured and made Authentication of your identity. The receipt also includes a barcode encoded with information regarding applicant.

Then the applicant goes to the second location for the capture of your data Biometric For example, fingerprints can be captured From applicant. An employee of the second location mentioned You can scan the receipt barcode to pick up the Demographic information of the applicant previously entered. In addition, the employee confirms the identity of the applicant checking the identification of the applicant with respect to the demographic data in the interface available to the employee. After confirming the identity of the applicant, the employee mentioned can capture and digitize the fingerprints of the applicant. The interface of said employee provides an analysis Qualitative or "quality" of fingerprints. If the quality meets or exceeds predetermined standards in terms of quality of biometric data, then fingerprints Digitized from the applicant are sent to the organization that carries out the criminal background check.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will be better understood and the objectives other than those indicated above will be evident  in consideration of the following detailed description. This description refers to the attached flowchart and the drawings in which:

Figure 1 shows a flow chart illustrative of a first embodiment of a system of data transfer and management in accordance with an embodiment of The present invention.

Figure 2 shows an introduction interface of demographic information by way of example, according to a embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a confirmation interface of correction of demographic information by way of example, with respect to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows a receipt as example for a fingerprint transaction according to An embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows an interface of entry identification as an example for the employee who performs the checks according to an embodiment of the present invention

Figure 6 shows a confirmation interface fingerprint scanning as an example, without fingerprints fingerprints, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 shows a confirmation interface fingerprint scanning as an example with a series of fingerprints by way of example, with annotations qualitative, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 shows a confirmation of fingerprint scanning verified with the signature of a responsible or employee and the signature of the applicant according to An embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 shows a model report according to An embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 shows a model report to Sample title comprising applicants submitted to investigation during a time frame, by way of example, of according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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In the figures they have been indicated by numerals the legends that correspond to them, as indicated by continuation:

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Provide requestor with URL

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By checking this box, I acknowledge and certify that all the data indicated in the above are correct according to my loyal to know and understand.

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Your acquisition of fingerprint treatment Electronic company PrideRock Holding has been completed. Wow Please, to the MAIL PACKAGE CENTER that is indicated more below to complete your transaction. You are REQUIRED to wear this receipt to the MAIL PACKAGE CENTER for the purpose of making Fingerprints. As a courtesy, please call the Center mail parcel to confirm the location of the Center parcel by mail and to notify them when you plan to go to the center for fingerprinting.

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Keep this receipt in case you are asked to Show your fingerprints. This receipt entitles you to resubmit your fingerprints (in cases where been rejected by the FBI) without charge.

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Detailed description of the drawings and embodiments currently preferred

The invention is described with reference to drawings in which the same elements receive equal numbers of reference. The relationship and operation of the different elements of the present invention will be better understood by the description Detailed following. However, the embodiments of the present invention as described below have only exemplary character and the invention is not limited to embodiments shown in the drawings. You must also understand that the drawings are not made to scale and in certain cases have omitted details, which are not necessary for the understanding of the present invention, such as conventional details of Manufacturing and assembly.

In general, the present system discloses a system for data collection, transfer and management and, in particular, demographic and biometric data. As it has been shown in figure 1, the present system comprises two main segments or interfaces for data collection and management, each of the segments having a series of stages. The first segment generally refers to step (14) of access to a predetermined web site and the step (18) of facilitating the demographic information service provider with respect to applicant. The first segment is carried out by the applicant. The second segment generally involves the stage (22) of the applicant's fingerprints, the stage (26) of image capture of the fingerprints of the applicant and stage (30) of association of the images with the demographic information provided in the first segment. He second segment is carried out in the place where it is located the company to capture fingerprints. Once I know the first two segments have finished, that is, the fingerprint images have been associated with the demographic information, the record or combined records are sent to the appropriate federal or state organization, such as FBI, for the analysis of criminal records and fingerprints fingerprints

As shown in Figure 1, the First stage involves the registration of the applicant. For register the applicant, the entity that requires the background or fingerprint analysis of a specific applicant provide the applicant with a website or URL router of inscription. The applicant then accesses said web site or URL to register your demographic data and get a receipt with "Barcode". By registering on the website, the Applicant must confirm the transaction by entering characters randomly generated in a graphic register. This system confirms that The transaction is real.

In the default web site, the requestor You sign up by providing your demographic data. The data Demographic applicants may comprise a wide variety of information necessary for background checks or For other reasons. As shown in the figures 2-3, demographic data by way of example include the name of the applicant, date of birth, number of social security, identification number, address address, gender, weight, height, eye color and / or color of the hair. Typically, 3 of these elements are used specific information at other later stages to start fingerprint software, as described with more detail later.

On the registration website, the required fields in red and optional fields are indicated in black. When the applicant completes the required fields, the field changes from red to black to indicate that a field has been completed. In addition, when the applicant moves from one field to another, the place Registration website provides a help box in the part top of the screen that provides the applicant with explanations  over the field, including the way they should be formatted the data.

After the applicant has completed the Demographic data input interface screen, the Applicant has the opportunity to review / edit the data before of activating the fingerprint service. To finish the review, the applicant can check the certification box located in the lower left corner of the screen, such as shown in figure 3. When checking the certification box, The applicant certifies that the data is accurate and valid.

Referring to figure 4, once the applicant has successfully registered, it is provided to it a receipt with barcode. The receipt with code bars provides the applicant with travel instructions detailed to the place of fingerprint treatment closer and / or more comfortable. The barcode receipt can also inform the applicant if an appointment is necessary for the fingerprint management and, in this case, the form of Schedule that appointment. For confirmation purposes it is sent to the email address of the applicant a copy of the receipt with code of bars. Then the applicant can print the generated receipt on the screen (or received by email) and bring it together with the registered identification (driver's license, passport, etc.) to the representative's office for fingerprint treatment fingerprints

After the applicant has registered and Received a barcode receipt, the applicant is  prepared for the treatment of your fingerprints in place Default fingerprint treatment. In that place of fingerprint treatment the applicant facilitates the service person photographic identification of the applicant (for example, driving license) and the receipt with code bars.

Referring to Figure 5, the representative or responsible employee enters a default image capture web site by entering the URL that has been provided on the web page pager. As shown in the Figure 5, a check window will appear. When it appears said window, the representative of the responsible organization Enter your authorization key, username and password. The representative then enters the information of identification of the applicant, for example, barcode, unique number of the photo identification document issued by the government registered by the applicant (for example, number of the driving license and / or the last name of the applicant). If that the data is entered incorrectly, the system request the representative to reintroduce the data. When the data has been entered correctly, the system will go to the fingerprint pickup screen shown in Figure 6. The first time the system is used, the representative must install x-active components required for scanner drive. These components x-assets are necessary to submit the prints fingerprints directly to the fingerprint process website data.

Once the representative of the organization Responsible has registered, the web-based request will recover the applicant's data and relate them to the Incoming fingerprint transaction. When the applicant has been identified, the information is automatically downloaded demographic of the applicant from the place of fingerprint process and is automatically entered in the relevant fields of an electronic form of a fingerprint card DF-258. Demographic information is encrypted. preferably in order to preserve the privacy of the applicant. That is, by entering demographic information in the registration website, the applicant will not have to give know sensitive information to the responsible representative with Regarding the fingerprint card. This protects the Applicant's privacy

The representative can help the applicant to take your fingerprints using an ink mat normal and an FD-258 fingerprint card. Once the applicant's fingerprints have been taken, both The representative as the applicant signs the fingerprint card fingerprints The card is scanned using a scanner desktop The desktop scanner is typically of type previously approved by federal or state authorities to its use in fingerprint scanning. A scanner that can be indicated by way of example is the Epson 3170 scanner. To start capturing fingerprints, the authorized representative must press the footprints button fingerprints The button operation will open a box of dialogue that allows the representative to link demographic data of the applicant with the images of the fingerprints.

After the components x-assets are installed and that is over the fingerprint card, the authorized representative can Scarce images of fingerprints. To start the scanned, said authorized representative places the card fingerprints of the applicant FD-258 towards down in the upper right corner of the Epson 3170 scanner. If the card has been placed in the wrong position, the quality of the catchment Once the card has been placed down on the scanner, the authorized representative starts the scanned by pressing the scan button (108) of the website of fingerprint treatment as shown in the Figure 6. When the authorized representative starts Successfully scanning, a dialog window will appear showing the progress of the scanning process.

Referring to figure 7, the web site Fingerprint process graduates the quality of the fingerprints After having scanned the images. The score is based on a scale of 20 points. Scores of 13 and higher are estimate enough fingerprints for your process, see, by example, the footprints (116) of figure 7. The footprints with grade 13 and above will show a score box "green", see the footprints (112) of figure 7. The footprints with grades 12 and below will show a box of "red" rating. Footprints with ratings above of 13 are described as green, which means they have sufficient quality to be submitted to the FBI. Fingerprints rated below 13 are rated red, which means that have insufficient quality to be submitted to the FBI. The red fingerprints should be replaced with enough footprints quality before the system allows the operator or representative authorized to submit the prints to process.

To update poor quality prints, the Authorized representative must register new footprints in a new one applicant's fingerprint card FD-258. The authorized representative must place the new card down on the Epson 3170 scanner and dial the button (108) again. It should be noted that for footprints with Qualifications of "insufficient quality", the representative authorized do not have to re-register all the card. Instead, the authorized representative needs Simply enroll poor quality fingerprints on a card separate, ensuring the placement of the prints in the boxes of appropriate fingerprints. The second card can be placed on the scanner and scanned as described in the previous.

The fingerprint treatment website provide the authorized representative with the option of "keep the prints with the best score" or "replace the fingerprints ". The terms" keep the fingerprints with the best score "will save the previous images and will combine with the new images of better quality and will create a electronic submission with enough footprints. When selecting "replace fingerprints" card will be removed previous and the images will be updated with the images of a Second card Finally, when images of Sufficient quality, the images are submitted to the website.

Another feature of the present invention is the ability to write down different aspects of an application. For enter an annotation the authorized representative must select the annotation button (122), as shown in Figure 7. For example, the authorized representative can select the following annotation options: (i) Amputation; or (ii) Unable to print. The authorized representative can select the appropriate annotation and mark "okay". The fingerprint treatment website then update the image of the fingerprints with the selected annotation. This operation must be repeated for all the required fingerprints.

Referring to figure 8, the web site for fingerprint treatment can be configured also to capture signatures of a fingerprint card in FBI-certified paper FD-258. To capture the signatures, the signature scanning button (126) must be marked (figure 7). The desktop scanner will scan the card again fingerprints and collect signatures. After the scanner Finish scanning the signatures, these will be captured and shown in (130), (132). The representative must ensure that you are using prequalified fingerprint cards FD-258 FBI certified or other appropriate when signature scanning is done. The authorized representative you must also ensure that both the authorized representative as the applicant signs the card in the appropriate spaces in the fingerprint card FD-258.

As shown in Figure 7, when the images of fingerprints and signatures have been captured and scanned, the "SUBMIT" button (138) will light indicating that the authorized representative can transmit the fingerprint images.

As shown in Figure 7, for view the transactions submitted, the authorized representative you can operate the button located on the left side of the panel Main Navigation. When the button has been operated, the representative receives several search options, as has shown in figure 9. When the report parameters appear search, you must enter the desired search. The users they can search each parameter individually or they can use Multiple fields to limit the search. For example, to locate John Smith, users can enter this name in the field search (name only), or within a range of dates specific. In addition, the user can enter data in all these fields to limit the search to a specific set of parameters Press the "Reset" button to clear the field of search parameter or click on the "Submit" button to start The specified search.

Referring to Figure 10, the Search results are displayed in three columns: (i) Name proper, (ii) Surname, and (iii) date on which it was sent to server. To request the result report of search, click on the top of the column header and the data will be rearranged in descending or ascending order. He Authorized representative can download the reports by operating the  "Download" button. When the download button is operated, the fingerprint treatment website will download the report in a table formatted by Excel®.

You can also provide a profile section of the authorized representative. The "section of my profile" facilitate the authorized representative to update your name, Password and email address.

Therefore, applicants propose that The above detailed description is considered illustrative but not limiting, and that is understood that are the claims following, including all equivalents, which are intended to define the spirit and scope of this invention.

Claims (19)

1. Apparatus for carrying out the authenticated background check of an applicant, characterized by comprising:

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a first interface means to introduce demographic data related to the applicant, where the means of the first interface for data entry demographic in a first location;

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a few second interface means to introduce demographic authentication data related to the applicant, the second interface means for introduction being located demographic data authentication in a second location;

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a scanner for the introduction of biometric data relating to the applicant, the scanner being located for the introduction of biometric data in the second location;

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means of process to associate demographic data and biometric data related to the applicant;

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a network that covers the first location and the second location, so that the first and second means interface, scanning media and process media are operatively connected

2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second interface means comprise a means for correlate the identity of the applicant with the data demographics introduced at the first location. 3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the correlation means are constituted by a reader of barcode operatively connected to the second means of requestor interface 4. Apparatus according to claim 3, which It also includes a fingerprint treatment card, in which the scanner comprises a desktop scanner prequalified to receive the fingerprint card. 5. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the scanner is an information capture device biometric 6. Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The biometric information capture device is a scanner of fingerprints. 7. Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The biometric information capture device is a scanner retinal. 8. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein demographic data include identification information related to the applicant. 9. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein demographic data are selected from the group that It consists of: name, social security number, address, sex, age, driving license number, passport number, and number of credit card. 10. Apparatus according to claim 1, in the that the first interface means comprise a first website and the second interface means comprise a second site Web. 11. Apparatus according to claim 10, in the that the second interface means comprise a section of User check 12. Method for conducting an investigation criminal record, which includes the following stages: to. arrange the apparatus of the claim one; b. provide access to the first means of Interface; C. receive demographic data related to applicant in the first interface means in the first location; d. generate a receipt at the first location, whose receipt includes identification information relating to the applicant and contact information regarding the second location; and. receive the receipt on the second location; F. confirm the identity of the applicant in the second location; g. scan biometric data related to applicant; Y h. provide biometric data to a third location. 13. Method according to claim 12 in the that the scanning stage also includes the following stages:

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take an applicant's fingerprints on a fingerprint card, so that the fingerprints fingerprints include biometric data; Y

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scan the fingerprint card, digitizing in this way the biometric data.

14. Method according to claim 13, which It also includes the following stages:

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rate biometric data based on standards qualitative; Y

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select biometric data based on the Qualification of biometric data.

15. Method according to claim 12 in the that the scanning stage also includes the following stage:

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scanning of the applicant's retina.

16. Method according to claim 12 in the that the receipt comprises a barcode comprising identification information concerning the applicant, further comprising the bar code reading stage in the Second location 17. Apparatus for carrying out a check of authenticated background with respect to an applicant, who understands:

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a first website comprising a series of data entry fields for demographic data entry relative to the applicant, the first website being located in a first location;

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a second web site for data entry demographic authentication related to the applicant, being located the second web site for the introduction of demographic data authentication in a second location;

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a scanner for the introduction of biometric data relating to the applicant, the scanner being located for the introduction of biometric data in the second location;

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a processor to associate demographic data and biometric data related to the applicant; Y

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a network that covers the first location and the second location, so that the first and second websites, the scanning media, and the process media are connected operatively

18. Apparatus according to claim 17, in the that the second web site includes means to correlate the identity of the applicant with demographic data entered in the First location 19. Apparatus according to claim 18, in the that the means for the introduction of demographic data of authentication comprise a barcode reader operatively connected to the second interface means; Y it also includes a fingerprint card, in which the scanner comprises a pre-qualified desktop scanner for Receive the fingerprint card.