JP2009540400A - Biometric and demographic data transfer and management system and device - Google Patents

Abstract

  A method and apparatus for performing a background survey, including collection, organization, and transmission of electronic data, including biometric data and other demographic data.

Description

  The present application relates to biometrics and demographic data transfer and management systems and devices.

This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 60 / 810,588, filed June 2, 2006, entitled “Data Transfer and Management System”.
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  Many modern businesses require background checks such as criminal background checks of future or current employees. Such background checks generally require that an employee provide his / her fingerprint on a fingerprint card and transfer the fingerprint to a country or federal agency such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The state or federal agency then performs a criminal background check based on the records and fingerprints. This method currently burdens the applicant and consumes excessive time and resources.

  The traditional way in which a company performs a criminal background check is by taking the applicant's fingerprint and guiding the applicant to an entity authorized to perform a criminal history check based on the fingerprint. This generally involves the applicant going to a police station and receiving a fingerprint card. The police station takes the applicant's fingerprint on the fingerprint card. The fingerprint card is then converted to an electronic format or physically mailed to FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or crime history repository for analysis. The results of the criminal background inspection are ultimately transferred to the company seeking the investigation.

  This method of performing criminal background checks, the current method of performing criminal history surveys, has a number of drawbacks. The main drawback is that criminal background checks often take weeks, if not months, to complete. In fact, the surveys often require 16-18 weeks to get an answer. Another drawback is that the specialized software is expensive and difficult to use. There is also the problem of quickly transferring fingerprints to government agencies to get quick answers. Current systems require that dedicated software and hardware be installed locally on the entity running the background check computer.

  Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to solve or ameliorate one or more of the above-mentioned drawbacks.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for performing an authenticated background survey of an applicant is described. The device includes a first interface, such as a website or URL, for entering demographic data about the applicant. When the applicant provides his own demographic data, a receipt is generated for the applicant. The receipt provides instructions to the applicant regarding a second location where the applicant can crawl and take their fingerprint and authenticate their identification. The acceptance form further includes a barcode encoded with information about the applicant.

  The applicant then goes to a second location to get his biometric data. For example, the applicant's fingerprint is captured. In the second location, the clerk scans the receipt bar code to retrieve the applicant's previously entered demographic information. In addition, the clerk verifies the applicant's identity by examining the applicant's identification card against demographic data on the clerk's interface. After the applicant's identification is confirmed, the clerk captures and digitizes the applicant's fingerprint. The clerk interface provides a quality analysis or “evaluation” of the fingerprint. When the assessment meets or exceeds the prescribed criteria for biometric data quality, the applicant's digitized fingerprint is forwarded to the government agency performing the criminal background check.

  The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, wherein like components are referred to by like numerals. The relationship and function of the various components of the present invention will be better understood with the following detailed description. However, the embodiments of the invention as described below are for illustrative purposes only and the invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are not to scale and, in some cases, details not necessary for an understanding of the present invention, such as details relating to conventional manufacturing and assembly, are omitted.

  The present invention will be better understood and other objects will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description of the invention. In the above description, reference is made to the accompanying flowcharts and figures.

  In general, the system provides a system for capturing, transferring and managing data, particularly demographic and biometric data. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the system includes two main data acquisition and data management segments or interfaces, each segment having multiple steps. The first segment generally includes a step 14 of accessing a prescribed website and a step 18 of providing demographic information about the applicant to the service provider. The first segment is executed by the applicant. The second segment generally includes a step 22 for collecting the applicant's fingerprint, a step 26 for capturing an image of the applicant's fingerprint, and a step 30 for associating the image with demographic information provided by the first segment. including. The second segment is performed at the fingerprint station location. Once the first two segments are complete, i.e., the fingerprint image has been associated with demographic information, this combined record can be used for appropriate analysis such as FBI for fingerprint and criminal background analysis. Transferred to the federal government or a state agency.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first step involves the registration of the applicant. Entities that require a particular applicant's background or fingerprint analysis to register an applicant provide the applicant with a registration website address determination URL. The applicant then accesses this website or URL to register his / her demographic data and obtain a “barcode” receipt. When logging into the website, the applicant needs to confirm the transaction by entering irregularly generated characters in a graphic box. This system confirms that the transaction is genuine.

  On this prescribed website, applicants register by providing their demographic data. Applicant demographic data may include a wide variety of information required for background checks or other reasons. As illustrated in FIGS. 2-3, exemplary demographic data includes: applicant's name, date of birth, social security number, identification number, street address, gender, weight, height, eye color, and / or Includes hair color. In general, three of these specific pieces of information are used in later steps to launch the fingerprint software, as described in more detail below.

  On the registration website, fields that must be entered are shown in red, and optional fields are shown in black. When the applicant completes the entry of each required field, the field is changed from red to black to indicate that the field entry is complete. In addition, when an applicant moves from one field to another, the registration website provides a help box at the top of the screen and provides a description of the field, including how the data is formatted. To give.

  After the applicant completes the demographic data input interface screen, the applicant is given an opportunity to review / edit the data prior to scheduling the fingerprinting service. To complete the review, the applicant needs to check the authentication box located in the bottom left corner of the screen as shown in FIG. By checking the authentication box, the applicant authenticates that the data is accurate and valid.

  Referring to FIG. 4, once the applicant has successfully registered, a barcode receipt is provided to the applicant. The barcode receipt provides the applicant with a driving instruction to the nearest and / or most convenient fingerprint collection location. The barcode receipt can also inform the applicant whether a reservation is required for fingerprint collection and, if necessary, how to make a reservation. For confirmation, a copy of the barcode receipt is delivered to the applicant's email account. The applicant prints the receipt generated on the screen (or received via e-mail) and prints the receipt along with the registered ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Take it to the office in charge.

  After registering and receiving the barcode receipt, the applicant is ready to collect fingerprints at the specified fingerprint collection location. At the fingerprint collection location, the applicant submits the applicant's photo identification (eg, driver's license) and barcode receipt to the person in charge.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the person in charge or the clerk then logs into the default image capture website by entering the provided URL into a web browser. As shown in FIG. 5, a login window is displayed. When the login window is displayed, the person in charge enters his / her license key, user name, and password. The person in charge will then enter the applicant's identification information, eg, a barcode, a unique number of a government-issued photo ID issued by the applicant (eg, a driver's license number), and / or an application. Enter the last name of the person. If the data is entered incorrectly, the system instructs the person in charge to re-enter the data. If the data is entered correctly, the system moves to the fingerprint capture screen shown in FIG. When the system is first used, personnel need to install the active X components that are required to operate the scanner. The active X component is required to submit a fingerprint directly to a fingerprint collection website.

  Once the agent is logged in, the web-based application retrieves the applicant data and links the applicant data to the upcoming fingerprint collection transaction. When an applicant is identified, the applicant's demographic information is automatically downloaded from the fingerprinting website and automatically entered into the relevant fields on the electronic form DF-258 fingerprint card. . Demographic information is preferably encrypted to protect the applicant's privacy. That is, by inputting demographic information to the registration website, the applicant does not need to disclose sensitive information on the fingerprint card to the person in charge. This protects the applicant's privacy.

  The representative can then assist the applicant by collecting the applicant's fingerprint using a standard ink pad and FD-258 fingerprint card. When the applicant's fingerprint is collected, both the person in charge and the applicant sign the fingerprint card. This card is then scanned using a desktop scanner. Desktop scanners are generally pre-approved by federal or national agencies for use in fingerprint scanning. An example of a scanner is an EPSON 3170 type scanner. In order to start the fingerprint capture, the person in charge needs to click the fingerprint collection button. Clicking that button opens a dialog box that allows the person in charge to link the applicant's demographic data to the fingerprint image.

  After the active X component is installed and the fingerprint card is completed, the person in charge can scan the fingerprint image. To start scanning, the person in charge places the FD-258 applicant fingerprint card face down in the upper right corner of the 3170 Epson scanner. If the card is placed in the wrong position, the recording quality is poor. Once the card is placed face down on the scanner, the person in charge begins scanning by clicking the scan button 108 on the fingerprint collection website as illustrated in FIG. When the person in charge starts scanning successfully, a pop-up dialog box indicates the progress of the scanning process.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the fingerprinting website evaluates the quality of the print after the image has been scanned. The scoring system is based on 20 scoring steps. If the score is 13 or more, for example, as seen in the print 116 of FIG. 7, it is determined that the fingerprint is sufficient for submission. For prints with a score of 13 or more, for example, a “green” scoring box is displayed as seen in print 112 in FIG. For prints with a score of 12 or less, a “red” scoring box is displayed. Prints with a score of 13 or more are labeled green, meaning that they are of sufficient quality to be submitted to the FBI. Prints with a score of less than 13 are labeled red, meaning that the prints are of insufficient quality to submit to the FBI. The red print needs to be replaced with a print of sufficient quality before the system allows the operator or personnel to submit the print.

  In order to update a print of poor quality, the agent must roll a new print on the new FD-258 subscriber fingerprint card. The person in charge needs to place a new card face down on the Epson 3170 scanner and click the scan button 108 again. Note that for prints that have been scored “insufficient quality”, the person in charge does not have to apply the entire card with a roller. Rather, the person in charge only has to make sure that a poor quality print is rollered onto another card and that the print is placed in a suitable fingerprint collection box. This second card is then placed on the scanner and scanned as described above.

  The fingerprinting website gives the person in charge the option to “keep the print with the highest score” or “replace the print”. In the case of “keep the highest score print”, the previous image is saved and combined with a new image of better quality to produce one electronic submission with sufficient print. When “Replace Print” is selected, the previous card is deleted and the image is updated with the image from the second card. Finally, once a sufficient quality image is captured, the image is submitted to the website.

Another feature of the present invention is the possibility to annotate the various features of the subscription. To input the annotation, the person in charge selects the annotation button 122 as shown in FIG. For example, the person in charge can select an annotation option of (1) deletion or (2) unprintable. The person in charge can then select an appropriate annotation and then click “OK”. The fingerprint collection website then updates the fingerprint image with the selected annotation. This needs to be repeated for all required fingerprints.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the fingerprint collection website can be configured to capture the FBI-authenticated fingerprint card paper of FD-258 except for the signature. To record the signature, the signature scan button 127 (FIG. 7) is clicked. The desktop scanner rescans the fingerprint card and collects the signature. After the scanner completes the signature scan, those signatures are captured and displayed on 130,132. When the person scans the signature, he needs to make sure he is using an FD-258 FBI-certified fingerprint card or other suitable authorized fingerprint card. The person in charge must also verify that both the person in charge and the applicant sign the card at an appropriate location on the FD-258 print card.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, once the fingerprint image and signature are captured and scanned, the “Submit” button 138 is bolded to indicate that the person in charge can send the fingerprint image.
As illustrated in FIG. 7, in order to view the submitted transaction, the person in charge can click the submitted button located on the left side of the main navigation panel. When the submitted button is clicked, the person in charge is given several search options as shown in FIG. Since search report parameters appear, enter the desired search conditions.

  The user can search individually by each parameter or can limit the search using multiple fields. For example, to identify John Smith, the user can enter this name in the search field (name only) or as a specific date range. In addition, the user can enter data in all of these fields to limit the search to a specific set of parameters. The “Reset” button is clicked to empty the search parameter field, or the “Submit” button is clicked to initiate the identified search.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the search result is displayed as three columns (columns), that is, (1) first name (2) last name (3) date posted on the server. To rearrange the search results report, click on the top of the column (column) header to rearrange the data in descending or ascending order. The person in charge can download the report by clicking the “Download” button. When the download button is clicked, the fingerprinting website downloads a report with a table formatted by Excel.

A profile field for the person in charge can also be provided. The “My profile field” allows the person in charge to update his name, password and email address.
Accordingly, the foregoing detailed description is intended to be considered exemplary rather than limiting, and it is the above claims, including all equivalents, that define the spirit and scope of the present invention. Please understand what you intend.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment for a data transfer and management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the example of the input interface of the demographic information by one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the accuracy confirmation interface of the demographic information by one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the acceptance document regarding the fingerprint transaction by one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the login interface for the office officers by one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a fingerprint scan confirmation interface without (in a state) a fingerprint according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates an example fingerprint scan confirmation interface that includes examples of multiple evaluated fingerprints according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a fingerprint scan confirmation interface in which a signature of an official or a clerk and a signature of an applicant are verified according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the characteristic of the report by one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a report feature including an applicant processed in a time frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (19)

A device for performing an authenticated background check against an applicant,
First interface means for input of demographic data relating to said applicant, and said first interface means for input of demographic data are located in a first location;
Second interface means for input of authenticated demographic data relating to said applicant, and said second interface means for input of authenticated demographic data are located in a second location;
A scanner for input of biometric data relating to the applicant, and the scanner for input of biometric data are located in the second location;
Processing means for associating demographic data and biometric data for the applicant;
A network connecting the first location and the second location, whereby the first interface means, the second interface means, the scanner means and the processing means are operatively connected; Equipment provided.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second interface means comprises means for associating the applicant's identification with a demographic data entry at the first location.   3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the means for associating is a bar code reader operably connected to the second applicant interface means. Further comprising a fingerprint card;
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the scanner comprises an authorized desktop scanner for receiving a fingerprint card.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the scanner is a biometric authentication information capturing apparatus.   The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the biometric information capturing device is a fingerprint scanner.   The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the biometric information capturing device is a retinal scanner.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the demographic data includes identification information about the applicant.   The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the demographic data is selected from the group consisting of name, social security number, address, gender, age, driver's license number, passport number, and credit card number.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first interface means includes a first website and the second interface means includes a second website.   The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the second interface means comprises a user login unit. A method for performing a criminal background investigation,
a) providing an apparatus according to claim 1;
b) providing access to said first interface means;
c) receiving demographic data relating to the applicant by the first interface means at the first location;
d) generating a receipt including identification information about the applicant and contact information about the second location at the first location;
e) receiving the receipt at the second location;
f) confirming the applicant's identification at the second location;
g) scanning biometric data relating to the applicant;
h) delivering biometric data to a third location;
Including a method. The step of scanning comprises:
Collecting a fingerprint including the applicant's biometric data on the fingerprint card;
Scanning the fingerprint card to digitize the biometric data;
The method of claim 12, further comprising: Evaluating the biometric data based on quality criteria;
Selecting biometric data based on the evaluation of the biometric data;
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: The step of scanning comprises:
The method of claim 12, further comprising scanning the applicant's retina. The receipt includes a barcode containing identification information about the applicant;
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising reading the barcode at the second location. A device for performing an authenticated background check against an applicant,
A first website comprising a plurality of data entry fields for entry of demographic data relating to the applicant; the first website is located in a first location;
A second website for entry of certified demographic data relating to the applicant; and the second website for entry of certified demographic data is located in a second location;
A scanner for input of biometric data relating to the applicant, and the scanner for input of biometric data is located in the second location;
A processor for associating demographic data and biometric data for the applicant;
A network connecting the first location and the second location, whereby the first website, the second website, the scanning means and the processing means are operatively connected; Equipment provided.   The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the second website comprises means for associating the applicant's identification with a demographic data entry at the first location.   The means for inputting authenticated demographic data comprises a bar code reader operably connected to the second interface means, the scanner being an authorized desktop scanner for accepting a fingerprint card The apparatus of claim 18, comprising:

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