KR101429929B1 - Biometric and demographic data transfer and management system and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for performing background lookups, including collecting, organizing, and transmitting electronic data, including biometric data and other demographic data.

Biometric data, demographic data, barcode readers, scanners, interface means

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to biometrics and demographic data transmission and management systems,

The present invention claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 810,588, filed June 2, 2006, entitled " Data Transfer and Management System ".

Some of the disclosures of this patent document include copyrighted material. The copyright owner has no objection to facsimile reproduction of patent documents or patent content, as shown in the Patent Office and Trademark Office files or records, but retains all rights to the copyright.

Many modern businesses require background credentials, such as criminal background checks for their future or current employees. These background inquiries generally require employees to provide their fingerprints to fingerprint cards and deliver them to a state or federal agency, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). The State or Federal Intelligence Agency then conducts a crime background check based on his records and fingerprints. This process is immediately burdened by the applicant and consumes an excessive amount of time and resources.

In the conventional method, businesses conduct crime background inquiries and conduct fingerprint-based criminal history inquiries by delivering the applicant to an entity authorized to capture the applicant's fingerprints. This method generally involves the applicant going to the police station to pick up the fingerprint card. The police department captures the applicant's fingerprints on the fingerprint card. The fingerprint card is then either physically transmitted to the FBI's National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) or the state criminal history repository for analysis or converted to electronic format . The results of the crime background search are transmitted to the search requesting company.

This approach to performing crime background inquiries, that is, existing approaches to performing crime history inquiries, has many disadvantages. The primary disadvantage is that it often takes weeks if the time it takes to complete the criminal history inquiries is not months. In fact, such searches often take 16 to 18 weeks to get the answer. Another disadvantage is that these specialized software are expensive and difficult to use. It also presents problems in quickly transferring fingerprints to intelligence stations to get the job done quickly. Existing systems require the installation of specialized software and hardware in entities that perform computers for background lookups.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve or improve one or more of the above-mentioned disadvantages.

In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for performing an authenticated background inquiry on an applicant is described. The device includes a first interface, such as a website or URL, for input of demographic data related to the applicant. Once the applicant provides his demographic data, a receipt for the applicant is generated. This receipt provides the applicant with instructions on a second location in which the applicant can go with his or her captured fingerprints with an authentic identity. The receipt further includes a bar code encoded with information about the applicant.

Then, the applicant may go to the second location and obtain his / her captured biometric data. For example, the applicant's fingerprints may be captured. The clerk at the second location can scan the bar code of the receipt and call up the applicant's pre-entered demographic information. In addition, the clerk can verify the identity of the applicant by querying the applicant's identification card for demographic data on the clerk's interface. After the identity of the applicant is confirmed, the clerk may capture and digitize the applicant's fingerprints. The interface of the clerk provides a qualitative analysis or "grade" of fingerprints. If the rating meets or exceeds the predetermined criteria for biometric data quality, the digitized fingerprints of the applicant are forwarded to the intelligence service performing the crime background inquiry.

The foregoing and other objects of the present invention and other objects will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description of the invention. This description refers to the accompanying flow chart and drawings.

1 is a flow chart illustrating a first embodiment of a data transmission and management system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary demographic information input interface in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary demographic information correctness verification interface in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

4 illustrates an exemplary receipt for a fingerprint transaction in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

5 illustrates an exemplary login interface for a clerk in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

6 illustrates an exemplary fingerprint scan confirmation interface without fingerprints according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 illustrates an exemplary fingerprint scan confirmation interface having a plurality of graded exemplary fingerprints according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 shows a fingerprint scan confirmation verified with the signatures of the applicant and the signatures of the official or clerk according to an embodiment of the present invention;

9 illustrates a report feature in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary report form including applicants processed during an exemplary time frame in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Wherein like elements are referred to by like numerals. The interrelationship and function of the various elements of the present invention can be better understood by the following detailed description. However, the embodiments of the present invention as described below are merely illustrative, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the drawings are not to scale and in some instances details not required for an understanding of the present invention, such as conventional details of manufacture and assembly, have been omitted.

In general, the system of the present invention provides a system for capturing, transmitting and managing data, particularly demographic and biometric data. As shown in Figure 1, the system of the present invention comprises two main data capture and management segments or interfaces, each segment having a plurality of steps. The first segment generally includes a step 14 of accessing a predetermined web site and a step 18 of providing the service provider with demographic information regarding the applicant. The first segment is performed by the applicant. The second segment generally includes a step 22 of obtaining a fingerprint of the applicant, a step 26 of capturing images of the applicant's fingerprints, and the step of associating the images with the demographic information provided in the first segment Step (30). The second segment is performed at the fingerprint capture shop. Once the first two segments are complete, that is, when the fingerprint images are associated with demographic information, the combined record (s) is forwarded to the appropriate federal or state intelligence agency, such as the FBI, for fingerprint and crime background analysis.

As shown in Fig. 1, the first step includes registering the applicant. To enroll an applicant, an entity requiring background or fingerprint analysis of a particular applicant may provide the applicant with an enrollment website address or URL. The applicant then accesses the website or URL to register his or her demographic data and obtain a "barcode" receipt. When signing in to the website, the applicant must confirm the processing by entering randomly generated characters within the graphic box. The system confirms that the process is true.

On a predetermined website, the applicant registers by providing their own demographic data. The applicant's demographic data may include various information needed for background inquiries or other reasons. As shown in Figures 2 to 3, exemplary demographic data includes the name, date of birth, social security number, identification number, street address of the applicant, adress, gender, weight, height, eye color, and / or hair color. Typically, a set of these specific pieces of information is used in subsequent steps to initiate the fingerprint software, as will be described in more detail below.

On the registration website, the requested fields are displayed in red and the optional fields are displayed in black. When the Complainant has completed the requested fields, the field changes from red to black to indicate that the field is complete. In addition, when the applicant moves from field to field, the registration website provides a help box at the top of the screen to provide a description of the field, including how the data should be formatted.

After the Complainant has completed the demographic data entry interface screen, the applicant has the opportunity to review / edit the data before scheduling the fingerprinting service. To complete the review, the Complainant must check the confirmation box located in the lower left corner of the screen as shown in FIG. By checking the checkbox, the applicant confirms that the data is correct 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 detailed driving instructions for the most recent and / or most convenient fingerprinting location. The barcode receipt can also tell the applicant if an appointment is required for fingerprinting and if so, how to schedule the appointment. A copy of the barcode receipt will be forwarded to the applicant's e-mail account for verification. Next, the applicant may print the receipt generated on the screen (or received via email) and take it to the representative's office for fingerprinting along with the registered identity document (driver's license, passport, etc.) have.

After the applicant is registered and the barcode receipt is received, the applicant is ready to be fingerprinted at a predetermined fingerprinting location. At the fingerprinting site, the applicant provides the applicant with a photo identification card (for example, a driver's license) and a barcode receipt.

Referring to FIG. 5, an agent or a clerk logs in to a predetermined image capture website by inputting a URL provided in a web browser. As shown in Fig. 5, a login window will appear. When the login window appears, the agents enter their license key, user name and password. Next, the agent will send the applicant's identification card information, such as the bar code, the unique number of the government issued photo ID registered by the applicant (eg driver's license number), and / or the applicant's last name . If the data is incorrectly entered, the system will prompt the agent to re-enter the data. Once the data is correctly entered, the system will move to the fingerprint capture screen shown in FIG. First, the system is used, and the agent must install the active-x components necessary to operate the scanner. These active-X components are required to submit fingerprints directly to the fingerprint web site.

Once the agent logs in, the web-based application will search the applicant's data and link the data to future fingerprinting. Once the applicant is identified, the applicant's demographic information is automatically downloaded from the fingerprinting website and automatically filled in the relevant fields on the electronic form DF-258 fingerprint card. Demographic information is preferably encrypted to preserve the privacy of the applicant. In other words, by entering demographic information on the registration website, the applicant will not be required to disclose sensitive information about the agent on the fingerprint card. This protects the applicant's privacy.

The agent can then assist the applicant by fingerprinting the applicant using a standard ink pad and an FD-258 fingerprint card. Once the applicant's fingerprint is drawn, both the agent and the applicant sign the fingerprint card. The card is then scanned using a desktop scanner. Desktop scanners are typically preapproved by federal or state intelligence agencies for use in scanning fingerprints. One exemplary scanner is an Epson 3170 scanner. To begin fingerprint capture, the agent must click the fingerprint button. Clicking the button will open a dialog box allowing the agent to link the applicant's demographic data to the fingerprint images.

After the active-X components are installed and the fingerprint card is completed, the agent can scan the fingerprint images. To begin scanning, the agent turns the FD-258 applicant's fingerprint card upside down on the upper right corner of the Epson 3170 scanner. If the card is in the wrong position, the quality of the capture will deteriorate. Once the card is flipped over the scanner, the agent begins scanning by clicking the scan button 108 on the fingerprint web site, as shown in FIG. When the agent successfully starts scanning, a pop-up dialog box will show the process of the scanning process.

Referring to FIG. 7, the fingerprint web site grades the quality of the prints after the images are scanned. The rating is based on a 20 point scale. 13 are fingerprints considered to be sufficient to submit, for example, see prints 116 on FIG. Prints of a rating of 13 or higher will display a "green" rating box, e.g., see prints 112 on FIG. Prints of a lower grade will display a "red" rating box. Prints with a rating of 13 or higher are labeled in green to indicate that they are of sufficient quality to be submitted to the FBI. Prints with a rating of 13 or less are labeled in red to indicate that they are of insufficient quality to be submitted to the FBI. Red prints must be replaced with prints of acceptable quality before the system allows the operator or agency to submit the prints.

To update bad quality prints, the agent must roll new prints on the new FD-258 applicant's fingerprint card. The agent must turn over the new card on the Epson 3170 Scanner and click Scan (108) again. It should be noted that for prints rated "Insufficient Quality ", the agent does not roll the entire card again. Rather, the agent simply rolls bad quality prints on separate cards, which allows the print (s) to be reliably positioned within the appropriate fingerprint box (s). Then, the second card can be placed on the scanner and scanned as described above.

The fingerprint web site presents the option of "Keep prints with the best score" or "Replace prints" to the agency. "Keeping prints at the highest rating" preserves previous images, combines them with new, better quality images, and creates one electronic submission with sufficient printouts. Selecting "Replace prints" is to discard the previous card and update the images with the images from the second card. Once the images of the final quality are captured, the images are submitted to the website.

Another aspect of the invention is the ability to annotate various aspects of the Complainant. To enter an annotation, the agent must select the annotation button 122, as shown in FIG. For example, an agent may have the following annotation options: (i) amputation; Or (ii) unable to print. The agent can then select the appropriate annotation and then click "ok". The fingerprint web site then updates the fingerprint image with the selected annotation. This should be repeated for all required fingerprints.

Referring to Fig. 8, the fingerprint website may also be configured not to capture signatures of a FD-258 FBI identified document fingerprint card. To capture signatures, click the Scan Signature button 126 (FIG. 7). The desktop scanner will rescan the fingerprint card and collect the signatures. After the scanner has finished scanning the signatures, the signatures will be captured and displayed at 130 and 132. When scanning the signatures, the agent must ensure that he / she is using FD-258 FBI-identified or other appropriate, pre-qualified fingerprint cards. The agent must also ensure that both the agent and the applicant sign the card in the appropriate spaces on the FD-258 fingerprint card.

As shown in FIG. 7, when fingerprint images and signatures are captured and scanned, a "SUBMIT" button 138 becomes a bold line, indicating that an agent can transmit fingerprint images.

As shown in Fig. 7, in order to show submitted processes, an agent may click on the submitted button located on the main navigation panel. When the submitted button is clicked, the agent is given various search options, as shown in FIG. When the search report parameters appear, enter the desired search. Users can use multiple fields to individually search for each parameter or to limit the search. For example, to locate John Smith, users can enter their name (name only) in the search field, or write over a certain date range. In addition, the user can write data in all these fields to limit the search for a particular set of parameters. To clear the search parameters field, click the "Reset" button or click the "Submit" button to start a specific search.

Referring to FIG. 10, the results of the search are displayed in three columns: (i) a name, (ii) a gender, and (iii) a date posted to the server. To reorder the search results report, click on the top of the column header. The data will then be re-sorted in descending or ascending order. The agent can download the reports by clicking the "Download" button. When the download button is clicked, the fingerprint website will download the report to a table formatted by Excel®.

An agent profile section may also be provided. "My profile section" enables an agent to update his / her name, password, and email address.

It is, therefore, to be understood that the foregoing detailed description is intended to be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting, and that it is the following claims, including all equivalents, which are intended to define the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims (19)

An apparatus for performing an authenticated background check on an applicant, the apparatus comprising: A first interface means for inputting demographic data about the applicant, the first interface means being located at a first location; Second interface means for inputting authenticating demographic data on said applicant, said second interface means being located in a second location; Automatic input means for automatically completing entry of a field of an electronic form for biometric using said demographic data, said automatic input means being located at said second location; A scanner for inputting biometric data relating to the applicant, the scanner located at the second location; Processing means for associating the biometric data and demographic data relating to the applicant and transmitting the biometric data and the electronic form for biometrics to a third location where the background check for the applicant is performed; And A network for spanning the first location and the second location, the network including the first and second interface means, the scanner, and the network to which the processing means is operatively connected, A device for performing a background query. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the second interface means comprises means for correlating the identity of the applicant with the demographic data entered at the first location. 3. The method of claim 2, Wherein the means for correlating is a barcode reader operatively connected to the second interface means. The method of claim 3, Further comprising a fingerprint card, Wherein the scanner comprises a pre-qualified desktop scanner for receiving the fingerprint card. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the scanner is a biometric information capture device. 6. The method of claim 5, Wherein the biometric information capturing device is a fingerprint scanner. 6. The method of claim 5, Wherein the biometric information capture device is a retinal scanner. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the demographic data includes identification information about the applicant. 3. The method of claim 2, The demographic data is selected from the group consisting of name, social security number, address, sex, age, driver's license number, passport number, and credit card number. . The method according to claim 1, Wherein the first interface means comprises a first web site and the second interface means comprises a second web site. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the second interface means comprises a user login section. A method for performing a criminal background investigation comprising: a) providing the apparatus of claim 1; b) by the device, providing access to the first interface means; c) receiving, by the device, demographic data regarding the applicant in the first interface means at the first location; d) generating, by the device, a receipt at the first location, wherein the receipt comprises identification information about the applicant and contact information about the second location, Generating step; e) receiving, by the device, the receipt at the second location; f) identifying, by the device, the identity of the applicant in the second location; g) scanning, by the device, biometric data relating to the applicant; And h) transmitting, by the device, biometric data to a third location. 13. The method of claim 12, Wherein the scanning step comprises: A fingerprint authentication method comprising: a step of extracting a fingerprint of an applicant on a fingerprint card, the fingerprint including biometric data; And Further comprising: scanning the fingerprint card to digitize the biometric data. 14. The method of claim 13, Classifying the biometric data based on quality criteria; And Further comprising selecting biometric data based on a rating of the biometric data. 13. The method of claim 12, Wherein the scanning step further comprises scanning the applicant ' s retina. 13. The method of claim 12, Wherein the receipt further comprises a barcode containing identification information about the applicant, and reading the barcode at the second location. An apparatus for performing an authenticated background search for a Complainant, comprising: A first web site comprising a plurality of data entry fields for inputting demographic data about the applicant, the first web site being located in a first location; A second web site for input of certified demographic data about the applicant, the second web site being located in a second location; Automatic input means for automatically completing entry of a field of an electronic form for biometric using said demographic data, said automatic input means being located at said second location; A scanner for inputting biometric data relating to the applicant, the scanner located at the second location; A processor for associating biometric data and demographic data relating to the applicant and for transmitting the biometric data and the electronic form for biometrics to a third location where the background lookup is performed for the applicant; And A network for spanning the first location and the second location, wherein the network includes the first and second web sites, the scanner, and the network to which the processor is operatively connected, Performance device. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the second website comprises means for correlating the identity of the applicant with the demographic data entered at the first location. 19. The method of claim 18, Said means for inputting authentic demographic data comprises a barcode reader operatively connected to said second web site; Further comprising a fingerprint card, the scanner comprising a pre-qualified desktop scanner for receiving the fingerprint card.

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