William John Miller
Engineers in Santa Fe, NM
License number
Utah 370581-2202
Issued Date
Mar 18, 1999
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Santa Fe, NM
Professional information
Apparatus And Method For Identification Of Individuals By Near-Infrared Spectrum
US Patent:
6628809, Sep 30, 2003
Filed:
Oct 8, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/415594
Inventors:
Robert K. Rowe - Corrales NM
William A. Miller - Santa Fe NM
Nanxiang Ge - Newtown PA
Mark Ries Robinson - Albuquerque NM
William A. Miller - Santa Fe NM
Nanxiang Ge - Newtown PA
Mark Ries Robinson - Albuquerque NM
Assignee:
Lumidigm, Inc. - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
G06K 900
US Classification:
382115, 356 71, 340 552, 340 582, 25033902
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for non-invasively verifying human identities using near-infrared spectroscopy. Near-infrared tissue spectra can be obtained by projecting near-infrared radiation into skin on the underside of human forearms and capturing the light reflected back and out through the tissue. The tissue spectrum collected preferably includes primarily diffuse reflected light reflected from the inner dermis. Multiple tissue spectra and identities can be collected from individuals for whom identity verification may later be desired. The tissue spectra for each individual can be analyzed on a computer, and the spectra for each individual clustered or classified together using tools such as linear discriminant analysis. A target individual seeking identity verification can submit both a purported identity and a near-infrared tissue spectrum for analysis through near-infrared spectroscopy of the forearm. Similarity between the target spectrum and the multiple spectra for the purported identity in the spectral database is determined and identify verified or not verified based on the degree of similarity.
Apparatus And Method For Identification Of Individuals By Near-Infrared Spectrum
US Patent:
7203345, Apr 10, 2007
Filed:
Sep 12, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/660884
Inventors:
Robert K. Rowe - Corrales NM, US
William A. Miller - Santa Fe NM, US
Nanxiang Ge - Newtown PA, US
Mark Ries Robinson - Albuquerque NM, US
William A. Miller - Santa Fe NM, US
Nanxiang Ge - Newtown PA, US
Mark Ries Robinson - Albuquerque NM, US
Assignee:
Lumidigm, Inc. - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
382115, 340 552, 340 582, 902 3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for non-invasively verifying human identities using near-infrared spectroscopy. Near-infrared tissue spectra can be obtained by projecting near-infrared radiation into skin on the underside of human forearms and capturing the light reflected back and out through the tissue. The tissue spectrum collected preferably includes primarily diffuse reflected light reflected from the inner dermis. Multiple tissue spectra and identities can be collected from individuals for whom identity verification may later be desired. The tissue spectra for each individual can be analyzed on a computer, and the spectra for each individual clustered or classified together using tools such as linear discriminant analysis. A target individual seeking identity verification can submit both a purported identity and a near-infrared tissue spectrum for analysis through near-infrared spectroscopy of the forearm. Similarity between the target spectrum and the multiple spectra for the purported identity in the spectral database is determined and identify verified or not verified based on the degree of similarity.