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Status: Open Points: 125 Time: 06:03 - Sep 24, 2008  

manisekarant

Is WSQ Spec(Wavelet Scalar Quantization: Fingerprint Image Compression Algorithm) royalty free?

The Wavelet Scalar Quantization algorithm (WSQ) is a compression algorithm used for gray-scale fingerprint images. It is based on wavelet theory and has become a standard for the exchange and storage of fingerprint images. WSQ was developed by the FBI, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Anybody can answer the following questions please?

1. Is WSQ specification royalty free?
2. FBI certification for WSQ implementation involves any fees/cost?

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iheartowsley

Date:: Mar 26, 2009

Time:: 11:10

yes its royalty free provided you paid the 4000 dollar license fee

and for the second part of your question i hope this helps

Certification Procedure

The vendor using the reference test set created from the NIST reference implementation conducts initial certification testing. This self-test procedure enables a vendor to react quickly to technology advancements and market requirements without being constrained by the FBI's limited personnel resources. Once the vendor has determined that the equipment meets all the requirements in the WSQ Specification, an FBI WSQ software implementation number must be obtained from:

Mr. Tom Hopper
FBI, JEH Bldg.
CJIS Div / Rm 11192E
935 PA Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20537-9700
202-324-3506
thopper@leo.gov

sales5

Date:: Aug 06, 2009

Time:: 04:06

I have no idea.sorry.

sales6

Date:: Aug 06, 2009

Time:: 04:09

SORRY, I DON'T KNOW.
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Date:: Oct 14, 2009

Time:: 02:19

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