MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511077591 A) filed by Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India, on Aug. 14, for 'a portable ai-based contactless fingerprint identification system.'
Inventor(s) include Pooja Kaplesh; Aastha Gupta; Divya Bansal; Sanjeev Sofat; and Ajay Mittal.
The application for the patent was published on Dec. 12, under issue no. 50/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention presents a portable, AI-driven, contactless fingerprint identification system designed for secure, hygienic, and efficient user verification. Unlike traditional contact-based scanners, this device captures high-resolution fingerprint images without any physical contact, using a specialized camera and LED illumination. It incorporates two onboard AI models-one for segmenting the fingertip region from the captured image and another for identifying the individual by matching the fingerprint with locally stored templates. All processing and data storage are performed on-device using a smart processing unit, ensuring complete offline functionality and enhanced privacy. The system features an intuitive touchscreen interface for ease of use and is powered by a rechargeable battery, making it suitable for deployment in mobile, remote, or resource-limited environments. This innovative approach addresses key limitations of existing biometric systems, offering a reliable, hygienic, and standalone solution ideal for applications in healthcare, security, border control, and emergency services."
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