Method and System for Contactless 3D Fingerprint Image Acquisition

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus and method. The apparatus includes: a housing, a circuit board and a fingerprint reader that are disposed in the housing; the circuit board includes a first control module; the fingerprint reader includes a fingerprint capturing module and a positioning module; the positioning module casts light to a first position point on a finger object; the fingerprint capturing module receives light reflected from the first position point, converts an optical signal into an electrical signal, and sends the electrical signal to the first control module; the first control module judges, according to the electrical signal, whether the first position point is a standard point, the standard point being an aperture with a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity greater than a second threshold; if the first position point is a standard point, the fingerprint capturing module captures fingerprint images from multiple directions, and transmits the fingerprint images to the first control module; and the first control module creates a 3D fingerprint image according to the fingerprint images. The embodiments of the present invention further provide a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing method.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to applications of a stereo imaging technology, a machine vision technology and an optical technology in the field of fingerprint identification, and in particular, to a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus and method.

BACKGROUND ART

Fingerprints have been widely applied in the biometric identification technology due to their immutability, uniqueness and convenience. Fingerprint identification is widely applied in products such as access control and attendance systems and is used for identification. In a general method, the fingerprint identification technology mainly compares a fingerprint characteristic captured on site by an image collector with a fingerprint characteristic stored in a fingerprint library to judge whether the captured fingerprint characteristic matches with the fingerprint characteristic stored in the fingerprint library, thus obtaining a processing result. In a conventional method, during fingerprint reading, a user needs to touch a fingerprint reader with a finger. The finger is pressed on the fingerprint reader, such that the fingerprint reader acquires a two-dimensional fingerprint characteristic for analysis. Then, a processing result indicating matching or mismatching is obtained. In the conventional method, if a fingerprint imprint is duplicated on a smooth object, it is highly possible to pass fingerprint authentication of a fingerprint identification apparatus by using the counterfeit fingerprint. Therefore, counterfeiting can be easily conducted when the conventional fingerprint identification technology is adopted, and anti-counterfeiting is relatively difficult.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus and method, which achieve a good anti-counterfeiting effect and improve the security of identification.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: a housing, a fingerprint reader being disposed in the housing, wherein the fingerprint reader includes a fingerprint capturing module, a positioning module and a first control module, the first control module being disposed on a circuit board;

the positioning module casts light to a first position point on a finger object;

the fingerprint capturing module receives light reflected from the first position point, converts an optical signal into an electrical signal, and sends the electrical signal to the first control module;

the first control module judges, according to the electrical signal, whether the first position point is a standard point, the standard point being an aperture with a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity greater than a second threshold;

if the first position point is a standard point, the fingerprint capturing module captures fingerprint images from multiple directions, and transmits the fingerprint images to the first control module; and

the first control module creates a 3D fingerprint image according to the fingerprint images.

Optionally, the circuit board includes a second control module and a storage module;

the first control module transmits the 3D fingerprint image to the second control module; and

the second control module performs matching processing according to the 3D fingerprint image and a fingerprint image stored by the storage module to obtain a processing result.

Optionally, a first light source is disposed on the circuit board; the fingerprint capturing module includes a reflector imaging assembly and an image capturing assembly; the reflector imaging assembly includes multiple planar reflectors in different directions, the image capturing assembly includes multiple lenses, and a sensor is disposed on an image receiving surface in each of the lens; and

light emitted by the first light source is cast onto the finger object, light reflected from the finger object enters the lenses and is cast onto the sensors, the sensors convert the optical signal into an electrical signal, and a preset angle is formed between each sensor and the lens.

Optionally, the fingerprint capturing module further includes a second light source, the second light source includes at least two LED lamps, the LED lamp is disposed between every two lenses, and the second light source serves as a supplementary light source for the lenses.

Optionally, the positioning module includes an emission circuit and a reflector;

light emitted by the emission circuit is cast onto the reflector, and the reflector casts the light to the first position point on the finger object.

Optionally, the circuit board further includes an encryption module, a crystal oscillator circuit and a data communication module; the encryption module, the crystal oscillator circuit and the data communication module are all connected to the second control module;

the crystal oscillator circuit is configured to provide a clock signal for the second control module;

the encryption module is configured to encrypt data; and

the data communication module is configured to receive or send data transmitted by an external device.

Optionally, the housing is provided with a universal serial bus (USB) interface, and the circuit board includes a step-down integrated circuit;

the USB interface is configured to be connected to an external power source; and

the step-down integrated circuit is configured to supply power to the apparatus after reducing a voltage of the external power source.

Optionally, the apparatus further includes a glass layer, the glass layer is disposed above the fingerprint reader and is configured to package the fingerprint reader in the housing, a filter layer is coated on an inner surface of the glass layer, and the filter layer is used for filtering light of a preset band.

Optionally, the apparatus further includes a lens hood, and the lens hood is flexibly connected to the housing.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing method is provided. The method is applied to the apparatus provided in the foregoing first aspect, and the method includes:

emitting light and casting the light to a first position point on a finger object;

judging whether the first position point is a standard point, the standard point being an aperture with a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity greater than a second threshold;

if the first position point is a standard point, capturing fingerprint images from multiple directions;

creating a 3D fingerprint image according to the fingerprint images from the multiple directions; and

performing matching processing according to the 3D fingerprint image and a stored fingerprint image to obtain a processing result.

Optionally, the method further includes:

if the first position point is not a standard point, providing a voice prompt to prompt a user to adjust a finger position.

It can be seen from the foregoing technical solution that the embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

In the embodiments of the present invention, in order to achieve fingerprint accuracy in different directions, the position of a finger of a user is determined. After it is determined that the finger of the user is placed at a standard capturing position, fingerprint images of the finger are captured at different angles from at least multiple directions. A 3D image is created according to the captured fingerprint images, thus significantly improving the accuracy of the created 3D image, reducing the possibility of fingerprint counterfeiting, achieving a good anti-counterfeiting effect, and improving the security of identification.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural side view of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural top view of a fingerprint reader according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of operations of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural block diagram of an embodiment of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an optical schematic diagram of fingerprint imaging of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural block diagram of another embodiment of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus and method to prevent fingerprint counterfeiting, hence improving the security of identification. To make those skilled in the art better understand the solution of the present invention, technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Apparently, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments rather than all embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments derived by those skilled in the art without creative efforts should belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

The terms such as “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth” (if any) in the specification, the claims, and the accompanying drawings of the present invention are merely used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequence or order. It should be understood that the data used in this manner can be interchanged in a proper case, so that the embodiments of the present invention described here can be implemented in sequences different from the content shown or described here. Moreover, the terms “include” and “have” as well as any of their variations are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units not only includes the steps or units clearly listed, but also can include other steps or units not clearly listed or other steps or units inherent to the process, method, product or device.

In the embodiments of the present invention, in order to achieve fingerprint accuracy, the position of a finger of a user is determined. After it is determined that the finger of the user is placed at a standard capturing position, fingerprint images of the finger are captured from multiple directions. A 3D image is created according to the captured fingerprint images, and the created 3D image is matched with a pre-stored image to obtain a processing result.

The present invention provides a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus. An embodiment of the apparatus includes the following components:

To facilitate comprehension, the structure of the apparatus is described first:

With reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is a side view 10 of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing, a fingerprint reader 12 and a glass layer 11. A circuit board 13 is disposed in the housing. The circuit board 13 may be a PCD board or a PCB board. The glass layer 11 packages the fingerprint reader 12 and the circuit board in the housing. A first control module 124, a second control module 132, a storage module 138, a reflector imaging assembly base (not shown in the figure) and a first light source 131 are disposed on the circuit board. The first light source 131 may be at least two groups of LED surface-mounted lamps. For example, the first light source 131 may be a surface-mounted blue LED with a wavelength of 450 nm, which is configured to supplement light for the fingerprint reader 12.

The storage module 138 is connected to the second control module 132, and the storage module 138 is configured to store user fingerprint data.

With reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a schematic structural top view 20 of the apparatus. The fingerprint reader 12 includes a fingerprint capturing module 122, a positioning module 123 and a first control module 124. The fingerprint reader 12 is connected to the first control module 124. The fingerprint capturing module 122 includes a reflector imaging assembly, an image capturing assembly and a second light source 1223. The second light source 1223 may be at least two 3 mm plug-in blue LEDs with a wavelength of 450 nm. The second light source 1223 is configured to supplement light when the fingerprint reader 12 captures a fingerprint. It should be noted that, an emission light source of the positioning module 123 may be laser and may also be another light source in an actual application. Preferably, the positioning module may be a laser positioning module. In the embodiment of the present invention, the positioning module being a laser positioning module is used as an example for description. The positioning module includes an emission circuit. In the embodiment of the present invention, the emission circuit being a laser emission circuit is used as an example for description.

The reflector imaging assembly is disposed on the reflector imaging assembly base. The reflector imaging assembly includes multiple planar reflectors 1221 configured to capture fingerprint images from multiple directions. The planar reflectors 1221 are disposed along optical paths and form different angles with a horizontal plane respectively. In this embodiment, the number of the planar reflectors 1221 being 3 is used as an example for description. The image capturing assembly includes lenses 1222 and complementary metal-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors, and the CMOS sensors may be 2-megapixel sensors.

The CMOS sensor is disposed on an image receiving surface in the lens 1222. The number of the lenses 1222 is at least 3, and the number of the CMOS sensors is the same as the number of the lenses 1222. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of the lenses 1222 being 3 is used as an example for description. A preset angle is formed between the CMOS sensor and the lens 1222. The three lenses 1222 are fixed on one side of a fixing plate 125 vertically, and the fixing plate 125 is disposed on the circuit board vertically. Among the three lenses 1222, an LED lamp is disposed between every two lenses. A preset angle is formed between the LED lamp and the fixing plate 125, so as to expand a light emitting range of the second light source. At least one planar reflector 1221 is disposed in front of each lens 1222, and a preset angle is formed between each planar reflector 1221 and the lens 1222, so that light from different directions enters the lens 1222. Each planar reflector 1221 reflects light towards a different direction. It can be ensured that fingerprints from at least three directions (with a direction of a nail as an upward direction, the three directions refer to: a lower side of the finger, a left side of the finger, and a right side of the finger) of the finger are reflected to the lenses 1222. It should be noted that, the number of the lenses 1222 and the number of the planar reflectors 1221 above are merely examples for description rather than limitations.

The laser positioning module 123 includes a laser emission circuit 1231 and a reflector 1232. The laser positioning module 123 is disposed on the other side of the fixing plate 125.

The laser emission circuit 1231, the CMOS sensor and the second light source 1223 are all connected to the first control module 124. The first control module 124 is connected to the second control module 132.

The structure of the apparatus is described above. A fingerprint capturing process of the apparatus is described in detail below:

Referring to FIG. 4, in order to achieve fingerprint accuracy, it needs to be determined first whether a user finger 80 is placed at a standard capturing position. In the embodiment of the present invention, the laser positioning module 123 determines the position of the finger 80. Laser emitted by the laser emission circuit 1231 is reflected by the reflector 1232 to a finger 80 object of a user. A preset angle is formed between the laser emission circuit 1231 and the reflector 1232. The light is cast to a first position point on the finger 80 object. Light reflected from the first position point enters the lens 1222 and passes through the CMOS sensor. The CMOS sensor converts an optical signal into an electrical signal and sends the electrical signal to the first control module 124.

The first control module 124 judges, according to the electrical signal, whether the first position point is a standard point 800. The standard point 800 is an aperture with a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity greater than a second threshold. For example, the first threshold is 2 mm. Preferably, the standard point 800 can further be embodied based on a specific position on the finger 80. For example, with reference to FIG. 3, the user finger 80 includes a finger tip 802 and a finger middle portion 803 above a first joint 801. There exists a central point between the finger tip 802 and the first joint 801. A distance from the central point to the finger tip 802 is equal to a distance from the central point to the first joint 801. The standard point 800 may also be judged based on whether the first position point is the central point. Therefore, whether the first position point is a standard point 800 can be judged based on at least two of the following factors: the diameter of the aperture, the illumination intensity of the aperture, and whether the aperture is the central point. In the embodiment of the present invention, it is judged whether the position of the user finger 80 is the standard capturing position based on the diameter of the aperture, the illumination intensity of the aperture and the central point, thus significantly improving the accuracy of the judgment.

If the first position point is a standard point 800, the fingerprint capturing module 122 captures fingerprint images from at least three directions. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is an optical schematic diagram of fingerprint imaging. For example, light emitted by the first light source 131 and/or the second light source 1223 is cast onto the finger 80 of the user. Light reflected from the finger 80 enters the lens 1222 through the planar reflector 1221 corresponding to the lens 1222 and passes through the CMOS sensor on the image receiving surface in the lens 1222. Each CMOS sensor in a different direction converts an acquired optical signal into an electrical signal. The CMOS sensor sends the electrical signal to the first control module 124. The first control module 124 creates a 3D fingerprint image according to the received electrical signals. It should be noted that, the planar reflector 1221 can be used for extending the optical path. For example, an extension range of the optical path may be 130 mm to 150 mm, so that the apparatus has a smaller size, is more flexible in use, and is applicable to a wider range.

The first control module 124 transmits the 3D fingerprint image to the second control module 132. The second control module 132 performs matching processing according to the 3D fingerprint image and a fingerprint image stored by the storage module 138 to obtain a processing result. The processing result includes matching and mismatching.

Optionally, if the first position point is not a standard point 800, the diameter of the aperture is greater than 2 mm, and the first position point is not the central point, the first control module 124 can control a connected audio module to send a voice prompt, so as to prompt the user that position of the finger 80 needs to be adjusted.

For example, if the finger is not placed at the standard capturing position, there possibly can be two situations: The first situation is that the finger is too close to the apparatus, the aperture becomes larger, the illumination intensity is reduced, and the aperture is deviated towards the first joint 801. The second situation is that the finger is too far away from the apparatus, the aperture becomes larger, the illumination intensity is reduced, and the aperture is deviated towards the finger tip 802.

Optionally, referring to FIG. 6, the circuit board further includes an encryption module 134, a crystal oscillator circuit 133, a step-down integrated circuit 135, a data communication module 136, and a light source control circuit 137. The encryption module 134, the crystal oscillator circuit 133, the light source control circuit 137, the step-down integrated circuit 135 and the data communication module 136 are all connected to the second control module 132.

The crystal oscillator circuit 133 is configured to provide a clock signal to the second control module 132. The encryption module 134 is configured to encrypt important data of the user, thus providing desirable protection for data of the user.

The housing of the apparatus includes a USB interface. The USB interface can provide an external power source for the apparatus. The step-down integrated circuit 135 is configured to provide a stable power source for the apparatus after reducing a voltage of the external power source.

The data communication module 136 is configured to communicate with an external server to receive or send data. For example, a 3D fingerprint database of the user may be stored in an external host server. The first control module 124 can send the created 3D fingerprint image to the server. The server performs rapid matching and sends a matching result to the data communication module 136, thus significantly improving a data matching speed and also improving the identification accuracy.

Optionally, referring to FIG. 7, the apparatus further includes a lens hood 701. The lens hood 701 is flexibly connected to the housing 702. For example, the lens hood 701 and the housing 702 can be connected through a snap joint. The lens hood is detachably connected to the housing. When the apparatus is in an environment with high light intensity, the lens hood can be added on the apparatus to shield intense light from the external environment, so that the apparatus is adaptable to the environment with high light intensity.

Optionally, a finger distance standard plate 703 is disposed in front of the lens hood 701. The finger distance standard plate 703 is disposed above the housing 702 and is flexibly connected to the housing 702. The finger distance standard plate 703 is in slight contact with the finger. The height of the finger distance standard plate 703 is the height of the standard point 800. When the user finger is in slight contact with the finger distance standard plate 703, the height of the position where the finger is placed is the same as the height of the standard point. The user can place the finger at the standard capturing position by moving the finger forward or backward, thus increasing the speed of placing the finger at the standard capturing position and reducing a fingerprint capturing time for the user.

Optionally, a filter layer can also be coated on an inner surface of the glass layer 11. The filter layer is used for filtering light out of a preset band range, while the laser emitted by the laser emission circuit and the light emitted by the first light source 131 and the second light source 1223 can pass through the filter layer, thus enhancing the capability of resisting external light interference of the apparatus.

It should be noted that the housing of the apparatus can also be provided with an inlay design to dispose the apparatus on another device. When another device needs an auxiliary function provided by the apparatus, the apparatus is used as a module of the device. The usability and flexibility of the apparatus are improved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, in order to achieve fingerprint accuracy in different directions, the position of a finger of a user is determined. After it is determined that the finger of the user is placed at a standard capturing position, fingerprint images of the finger are captured at different angles from at least multiple directions. A 3D image is created according to the captured fingerprint images, thus significantly improving the accuracy of the created 3D image, improving the simulation degree of the created 3D image, reducing the possibility of fingerprint counterfeiting, achieving a good anti-counterfeiting effect, and improving the security of identification.

The non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing apparatus is described above. An embodiment of the present invention further provides a non-contact 3D fingerprint capturing method. The method is applied to the apparatus provided in the foregoing embodiment. The structure of the apparatus is not described in detail here again. An embodiment of the method includes:

A laser positioning module casts light to a first position point on a finger object.

A fingerprint capturing module receives light reflected from the first position point, converts an optical signal into an electrical signal, and sends the electrical signal to a first control module.

The first control module judges, according to the electrical signal, whether the first position point is a standard point, the standard point being an aperture with a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity greater than a second threshold.

If the first position point is a standard point, the fingerprint capturing module captures fingerprint images from multiple directions and transmits the fingerprint images to the first control module.

The first control module creates a 3D fingerprint image according to the fingerprint images.

The first control module transmits the 3D fingerprint image to a second control module.

The second control module performs matching processing according to the 3D fingerprint image and a fingerprint image stored by a storage module to obtain a processing result.

Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, in order to make the description convenient and concise, for the method described above, reference can be made to the corresponding process in the foregoing apparatus embodiment. Details are not described here again.

In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and method may be implemented in other manners.

For example, the apparatus embodiment described above is merely schematic. For example, the unit division is merely logical function division, and there may be other division manners in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not performed. In addition, the displayed or discussed mutual couplings or direct couplings or communication connections may be implemented by using some interfaces. The indirect couplings or communication connections between apparatuses or units may be implemented in an electronic form, a mechanical form, or other forms.

Units described as separate parts may or may not be physically separate, parts displayed as units may or may not be physical units, and they may be located at the same place, or distributed on multiple network units. The objective of the solution of the embodiment may be implemented by selecting some or all of the units according to actual requirements.

In addition, functional units in the embodiments of the present invention may be integrated in a processing unit, or the units may also exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated in one unit. The integrated unit may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit.

When the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, the integrated unit may be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on such an understanding, the technical solutions of the present invention essentially, or the part making contributions to the prior art, or some or all of the technical solutions may be implemented in the form of a software product. The computer software product may be stored in a storage medium and include several instructions for instructing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, a network device, or the like) to execute all or some steps of the methods of embodiments of the present invention. The foregoing storage medium includes any medium that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk drive, a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disc.

The embodiments described above are merely used for illustrating rather than limiting the technical solutions of the present invention. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications may also be made to the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements may also be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solution to depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A 3D fingerprint image capturing apparatus comprising: a positioning module configured for emitting a first light to a first position point of a finger of a user placed, contactlessly, above the 3D fingerprint image capturing apparatus;a first control module configured for determining, based on an electrical signal generated based on light reflected from the first light, whether the first position point corresponds to a standard capturing position defined in accordance with an aperture and an illumination intensity;a fingerprint capturing module configured for, if the first position point corresponds to the standard capturing point, capturing one or more fingerprint images of the finger, andcreating the 3D fingerprint image of the finger based on the one or more fingerprint images; andan audio module configured for sending, if the first position point does not corresponds to the standard capturing point, a voice prompt to the user for adjusting the placement of the finger.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the aperture of the standard capturing point has a diameter less than a first threshold and the illumination intensity of the standard capturing point is greater than a second threshold.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a first light source configured for emitting light to cast onto the finger to facilitate capturing the one or more fingerprint images of the finger.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint capturing module comprises: a reflector imaging assembly having a plurality of planar reflectors in different directions configured for reflecting light emitted by the first light source; andan imaging capturing assembly configured for capturing the one or more fingerprint images of the finger based on the reflected lights from the plurality of planar reflectors.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the imaging capturing assembly comprises a plurality of lens; anda plurality of sensors, each of which is disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of lens with a preset angle, wherein when a light reflected from the finger enters lens, it casts onto a corresponding sensor, which then converts sensed optical signal into the electrical signal.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage module configured for storing information related to a plurality of fingers associated with a plurality of users; anda second control module configured for receiving the 3D fingerprint image from the first control module and matching against the stored information to obtain a matching result.

7. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the fingerprint capturing module further comprises a second light source including a plurality of LED lamps, wherein each of the plurality of LED lamps is disposed between every two adjacent lenses, serving as a supplementary light source for the adjacent lenses.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the positioning module comprises an emission circuit configured for emitting light; anda reflector configured for reflecting the light emitted by the emission circuit and casting the reflected light to the first position point on the finger.

9. The apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a circuit board that includes: an encryption module configured for encrypting data;a crystal oscillator circuit configured for providing a clock signal to the second control module; anda data communication module connected to the second control module and configured as a conduit for communication with an external device.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a housing provided with a universal serial bus (USB) interface connected to an external power source and a circuit board having a step-down integrated circuit thereon for supplying power to the apparatus.

11. The apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising a glass layer disposed on the housing for packaging the apparatus within the housing, wherein the glass layer has a filter layer coated on an inner surface and configured for filtering light of a preset band.

12. A method for implemented on at least one machine, each of which has at least one processor, storage, and a communication platform connected to a network for capturing a 3D fingerprint image, the method comprising: emitting a first light to a first position point of a finger of a user placed contactlessly above a 3D fingerprint image capturing apparatus;converting light reflected from the first position point of the finger into an optical signal;determining, based on an electrical signal generated base on light reflected from the first position point, whether the first position point corresponds to a standard capturing position defined in terms of an aperture and an illumination intensity;if the first position point corresponds to the standard capturing point, capturing one or more fingerprint images of the finger, andcreating the 3D fingerprint image of the finger based on the one or more fingerprint images; andsending, if the first position point does not corresponds to the standard capturing point, a voice prompt to the user for adjusting the placement of the finger.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the aperture associated with the standard capturing point has a diameter less than a first threshold; andthe illumination intensity associated with the standard capturing point is greater than a second threshold.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of capturing comprises: emitting light to cast onto the finger to facilitate capturing the one or more fingerprint images of the finger;reflecting, by a plurality of reflectors in different directions, the light in different directions;capturing the one or more fingerprint images of the finger via a plurality of lens and a plurality of sensors, wherein each of the sensors is disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of lens and when light reflected enters the lens and casts onto the sensor, the sensor converts an optical signal into an electrical signal.

15. The method according to claim 12, further comprising: storing information related to a plurality of fingers associated with a plurality of users; andreceiving the 3D fingerprint image;obtaining information related to the 3D fingerprint image; andmatching the information related to the 3D fingerprint image against the information in the storage to obtain a matching result.

16. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step of emitting a first light to the first position point comprises: emitting light to cast onto a pre-determined position of a reflector; andreflecting, by the reflector at the pre-determined position, the emitted light to cast the reflected light to the first position point on the finger.

17. The method according to claim 12, wherein the first position point is the standard capturing point when the aperture associated with the first position point has a diameter less than a first threshold and an illumination intensity associated with the first position point is greater than a second threshold.