John C Schmitt

US Patent:

58287736, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Jan 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/590564

Inventors:

Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Steven D. Wilson - Chicago IL
Ellery Y. Chan - Palm Bay FL

Assignee:

Harris Corporation - Palm Bay FL

International Classification:

G06K 928
G06K 932

US Classification:

382126

Abstract:

A fingerprint sensing device includes a fingerprint sensor, a processor for determining an actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor relative to a desired fingerprint position, and a finger position indicator for generating a finger position indication to assist the user in positioning the finger to the desired fingerprint position based upon the actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor. The processor preferably calculates a fingerprint center point defining the actual fingerprint position. The fingerprint sensor may be provided by an electric field sensor in integrated circuit form. The finger position indicator may be provided by a visual indicator, such as a desired position image indicia generator for generating image indicia on a display screen relating to the desired fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor, and wherein an actual fingerprint position image is also generated relative to the desired position image indicia on the display screen. The desired position image indicia may preferably be a desired fingerprint center point indicia image. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

US Patent:

59828943, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Feb 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/796161

Inventors:

Karl W. McCalley - Indian Harbor Beach FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL

Assignee:

AuthenTec, Inc. - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

H04L 900

US Classification:

380 9

Abstract:

A system having enhanced security includes: a plurality of components; at least one security circuit associated with at least one component; and at least one master circuit associated with at least one component and connected in communication with the security circuit. More particularly, the security circuit when in the virgin state is switchable to a desired enrolled state for the master circuit. The master circuit according to one aspect of the invention preferably determines if the security circuit is in the virgin state and switches the security circuit to the desired enrolled state. The master circuit also preferably prevents operation of the system responsive to a security circuit being in an enrolled state other than the desired enrolled state for the master circuit. A security circuit may be restored to the virgin state in response to a user token or a fingerprint of the user. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

US Patent:

58526706, Dec 22, 1998

Filed:

Dec 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

/000771

Inventors:

Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Steven D. Wilson - Chicago IL
Ellery Y. Chan - Palm Bay FL

Assignee:

Harris Corporation - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

G06K 928
G06K 932

US Classification:

382126

Abstract:

A fingerprint sensing device includes a fingerprint sensor, a processor for determining an actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor relative to a desired fingerprint position, and a finger position indicator for generating a finger position indication to assist the user in positioning the finger to the desired fingerprint position based upon the actual fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor. The processor preferably calculates a fingerprint center point defining the actual fingerprint position. The fingerprint sensor may be provided by an electric field sensor in integrated circuit form. The finger position indicator may be provided by a visual indicator, such as a desired position image indicia generator for generating image indicia on a display screen relating to the desired fingerprint position on the fingerprint sensor, and wherein an actual fingerprint position image is also generated relative to the desired position image indicia on the display screen. The desired position image indicia may preferably be a desired fingerprint center point indicia image. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

US Patent:

60885858, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

May 16, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/857531

Inventors:

John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL

Assignee:

Authentec, Inc. - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

H04M 168
G06K 920
G07D 700

US Classification:

455411

Abstract:

A portable telecommunication device includes a radio transceiver within a portable housing, a fingerprint sensor carried by the housing, and an authorizing feature for permitting use of the radio transceiver based upon the fingerprint sensor sensing a fingerprint of an authorized user. The authorizing may be performed locally or based upon a remote authorization signal. The portable telecommunication device may be cellular telephone. Accordingly, unauthorized users may not be permitted to use the cellular telephone and accumulate charges without the owner's consent. The invention may also be used with law enforcement or other telecommunications devices, for example, where it is desired to prevent reception or transmission on designated bands by unauthorized users. The device may also include a user identification feature for transmitting a user identification signal to a remote device based upon a sensed fingerprint. The portable telecommunication device may operate with one or both of audio and data signals.

US Patent:

6021211, Feb 1, 2000

Filed:

Mar 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/033437

Inventors:

Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Mark E. Boss - West Melbourne FL

Assignee:

AuthenTec, Inc. - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382124

Abstract:

A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset.

US Patent:

60983302, Aug 8, 2000

Filed:

May 16, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/858143

Inventors:

John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL

Assignee:

Authentec, Inc. - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

F41A 1706

US Classification:

42 7011

Abstract:

A machine includes a mechanical linkage and or drive coupled to a housing and generating at least one of shock and vibration when functioning. The machine further includes an integrated circuit fingerprint sensor carried by the housing and being resistant to at least one of shock and vibration, and an enabling circuit for selectively enabling functioning of the linkage/drive based upon sensing a fingerprint of an authorized machine operator by the integrated circuit fingerprint sensor. Accordingly, only authorized operators may use the machine. Moreover, the integrated fingerprint sensor is shock and vibration resistant so that it can be coupled to the machine housing and still function accurately and reliably. The enabling circuit may also include a memory for storing data related to at least one fingerprint for at least one authorized operator, and may determine matching of a sensed fingerprint with the stored data. The machine may also be a firearm which generates a substantial shock upon firing.

US Patent:

58418881, Nov 24, 1998

Filed:

Jan 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/589064

Inventors:

Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Mark E. Boss - West Melbourne FL

Assignee:

Harris Corporation - Palm Bay FL

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382124

Abstract:

A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset.

US Patent:

61818070, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Dec 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/469403

Inventors:

Dale R. Setlak - Melbourne FL
John C. Schmitt - Indialantic FL
Mark E. Boss - West Melbourne FL

Assignee:

Authentec, Inc. - Melbourne FL

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382124

Abstract:

A method for indexing and searching a plurality of reference fingerprints to determine if a sample fingerprint matches one of the reference fingerprints includes the steps of: determining respective index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint based upon characteristics of the fingerprints and with the index values being generally evenly distributed and continuous over a relatively large population of individuals; selecting a first subset of the reference fingerprints having index values in a first range relative to the index value of the sample fingerprint; and comparing the sample fingerprint to each fingerprint of the first subset of reference fingerprints to thereby determine if there is a match between the sample fingerprint and one of the reference fingerprints and without comparing the sample fingerprint to all of the reference fingerprints. The step of determining index values for the reference fingerprints and the sample fingerprint preferably comprises determining same based upon ridge flow curvature of the fingerprints. The step of selecting the first subset of reference fingerprints preferably comprises selecting same based upon an expected confidence value for locating the sample fingerprint in the first subset.

Address:

285 Alcantarra St NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Phone:

(321)7238289

VIN:

1HFTE270074602261

Make:

HONDA

Model:

TRX250EX

Year:

2007