A video image system for rapidly (in a few seconds) recording a person and his identification (ID) card makes video images of the person's hand palm and face along with the ID card presented by the person that may be a badge, card, drivers license, passport, or other item issued by some authority, and...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4821118?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4821118 - Video image system for personal identification