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20080253659 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION USING HANDWRITING RECOGNITION - A biometric handwriting identification system converts characters and a writing sample into mathematical graphs. The graphs comprise enough information to capture the features of handwriting that are unique to each individual. Optical character recognition (OCR) techniques can then be used to identify these features in the handwriting sample so that drafts from two different samples can be aligned to compare to determine if the features in the writing sample correlate with each other. | 10-16-2008 |
20090324107 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGE RECOGNITION USING GRAPH-BASED PATTERN MATCHING - A method for creating a modeling structure for classifying objects in an image comprises converting an image into digital image data; using a processor, simplifying the digital image data; using the processor, isolating objects in the simplified digital image data; using the processor, creating graphs of the isolated objects, the graphs comprising vertices and edges; using the processor, converting the graphs into representative graph data structures, the graph data structures comprising a database key based on the vertices and edges. | 12-31-2009 |
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20100189316 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRAPH-BASED PATTERN RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO THE AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION OF FINGERPRINTS - A method for fingerprint recognition comprises converting fingerprint specimens into electronic images; converting the electronic images into mathematical graphs that include a vertex and an edge; detecting similarities between a plurality of graphs; aligning vertices and edges of similar graphs; and comparing similar graphs. | 07-29-2010 |
20130101186 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RIDGE-BASED FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS - In an automated method of processing fingerprint images, identity information is extracted from prints typically classified as having “no identification value” because of sparse or missing minutiae by capturing ridge information. Bezier approximations of ridge curvature are used as Ridge Specific Markers. Control points arising from Bezier curves generate unique polygons that represent the actual curve in the fingerprint. These polygons are generated for latent prints and reference prints and compared to determine whether a match exists. | 04-25-2013 |
20140341440 | IDENTITY CADDY: A TOOL FOR REAL-TIME DETERMINATION OF IDENTITY IN THE MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - Identity caddy for real-time determination of identity in the mobile environment. The identity caddy offers a means for expanding protection beyond what a password can provide by establishing actual identity through biometric features and behavior characteristics. Furthermore, identity is established from multiple sources (including biometrics as well as locational and environmental factors), and once the identify caddy obtains this information, it corroborates identity by considering them all in tandem through fusion. In an aspect, identity is built from several measures, including biometric features as well as non-biometric features, such as location and travel patterns. Melding identity with portable devices opens the door to numerous new applications for transaction and access controls rooted in identity and supporting commerce, as well as many forms of physical and cyber-security. | 11-20-2014 |
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20120089125 | Bi-Directional Catheter Steering Handle - A deflectable sheath for use in medical procedures in the vasculature is described. The sheath includes a handle supporting the sheath. Two pull wires run along opposite sides of the sheath to anchors at the deflectable distal end. The handle includes a rotatable member that moves a threaded slider block in a back and forth translational manner. As that translational movement occurs, force is applied to either one or the other of the pull wires to cause deflection of distal end of the sheath in either and upwardly or a downwardly direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sheath. | 04-12-2012 |
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20140200593 | ADJUSTABLE WIRE LENGTH STYLET HANDLE - A stylet-lead assembly includes a therapy delivery element and a stylet. The therapy delivery element includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen having a lumen length extending from the proximal end to almost the distal end. The stylet includes a stylet handle including a locking insert having a first channel adapted to receive a proximal end of a stylet wire. A portion of the stylet wire extending beyond a proximal end of the locking insert includes at least one bend. The stylet handle has an opening at a distal end adapted to compressively engage the proximal end of the stylet wire to the locking insert, such that an exposed portion of the stylet wire measured from a distal end of the stylet wire to a distal end of the locking insert generally comprises the lumen length. | 07-17-2014 |
20150086292 | SET SCREW APPARATUS - In various examples, a set screw apparatus includes a set screw including a set screw body. An abutment extends radially outwardly from the set screw body and longitudinally separated from a threaded set screw area of a first length by an unthreaded set screw area of a second length of the set screw body. A block includes a bore. A threaded block area includes a third length, wherein the abutment inhibits movement of the set screw past the threaded block area and removal of the set screw from the bore. The third length is shorter than the second length so that an entirety of the threaded block area can be disposed within the unthreaded set screw area, such that the set screw is freely rotatable within the bore, but retained within the bore, if turned in a first direction with respect to the block. | 03-26-2015 |
20150275954 | SET SCREW APPARATUS - In various examples, a set screw apparatus includes a set screw including a set screw body. An abutment extends radially outwardly from the set screw body and longitudinally separated from a threaded set screw area of a first length by an unthreaded set screw area of a second length of the set screw body. A block includes a bore. A threaded block area includes a third length, wherein the abutment inhibits movement of the set screw past the threaded block area and removal of the set screw from the bore. The third length is shorter than the second length so that an entirety of the threaded block area can be disposed within the unthreaded set screw area, such that the set screw is freely rotatable within the bore, but retained within the bore, if turned in a first direction with respect to the block. | 10-01-2015 |