TECH5, a leading biometric technology company, has recently been granted a groundbreaking US patent for its contactless fingerprint technology. This patent recognizes the neural network-based biometric scanning and liveness technology utilized in TECH5’s T5-AirSnap Finger solution. Titled Contactless fingerprint capture using artificial intelligence and image processing on integrated camera systems, the patent details a system that produces a high-resolution 3D depth map of a finger, enabling 500 dpi resolution.
What sets TECH5’s technology apart is the implementation of neural network technology throughout the system. Neural network models are trained to detect various metrics, such as finger size, direction, and the visibility of nails in captured images. These models also generate fixed-length fingerprint templates, which are used for subsequent matching. By generating a 3D depth map, any distortion caused by the curvature of a fingerprint is eliminated, resulting in improved accuracy.
An impressive aspect of TECH5’s solution is that the entire process is designed to be carried out on a standard smartphone. This eliminates the need for specialized hardware, making contactless fingerprint capture and scanning accessible to a wider range of users, including those in national enrollments, law enforcement, eKYC, and decentralized digital ID sectors.
Rahul Parthe, the CTO, Chairman, and co-founder of TECH5, expressed immense pride in the company’s achievements, stating, Our expert R&D team is committed to advancing contactless fingerprint capture and liveness detection, integral to critical applications such as national enrollments, law enforcement, eKYC, and decentralized digital ID. We take pride in leading the way in this exciting new field of research.
TECH5 introduced its T5-AirSnap Finger solution earlier this year in the form of a software development kit. The timing was perfect, considering the heightened concerns regarding contact-based fingerprint scanning due to the ongoing pandemic. Despite the challenges, TECH5’s biometric technology has garnered considerable interest and has been deployed in various high-profile projects. Notably, TECH5’s technology is currently being utilized in a large-scale digital ID project in Ethiopia.
This news of TECH5’s patent approval for its innovative contactless fingerprint technology comes on the heels of the company achieving top rankings in a contactless fingerprint evaluation program organized by Clarkson University and the University of Buffalo. This recognition further establishes TECH5’s position as a global leader in biometric technology.
In conclusion, TECH5’s revolutionary contactless fingerprint technology has received a US patent, solidifying its innovative approach to biometric scanning and liveness detection. With its neural network-based system and the ability to capture high-resolution 3D depth maps on standard smartphones, TECH5 is spearheading advancements in critical sectors such as national enrollments, law enforcement, eKYC, and decentralized digital ID. As TECH5 continues to lead the way in this exciting field, its achievements are garnering well-deserved recognition and interest around the globe.
