| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340500530 | Image (e.g., fingerprint, face) | 87 |
| 20080278283 | BIOMETRIC UNIVERSAL SECURITY REMOTE - An apparatus and method for a universal wireless security device that provides multiple access control functions in one device without subjecting an owner to increased risk arising from unauthorized use. Authorization is established via one or more biometric characteristics of a user attempting to operate the device. The apparatus includes a transmitter for wirelessly communicating an active security code to a security code receiver, the transmitter responsive to a mode signal to transmit a particular one of a set of a plurality of prerecorded security codes as the active security code; a biometric sensor for extracting a biometric characteristic from a user; an actuating system for indicating a particular one security transmission mode of a plurality of security transmission modes; and a controller, coupled to the transmitter, the sensor, and the actuating system, for determining when the user is an authorized user responsive to the biometric characteristic, the controller communicating the mode signal to the transmitter responsive to the particular one security transmission mode when the user is determined to be the authorized user. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080284563 | Vehicle Key System - A vehicle key system is provided. The vehicle key system comprises a vehicle computer system for a vehicle and a monolithic key structure. The monolithic key structure comprises a key portion coupled to the vehicle and a body portion electrically coupled to the vehicle computer system. The body portion comprises an image capturing unit capturing a biological feature and an image transmitting unit electrically coupled to the image capturing unit for transmitting the captured biological feature to the vehicle computer system. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090002126 | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program - An information processing apparatus of the invention comprises: one input operation unit (button) which is operated in a specific way; and a locked/unlocked mode switching processing unit which, when the input operation unit is operated in the specific way, carries out processing to emulate a key operation corresponding to a lock request operation if the information processing apparatus is in an unlocked mode, but carries out processing to emulate a key operation corresponding to an unlock request operation if the information processing apparatus is in a locked mode, and thus the invention accomplishes the locking/unlocking of the information processing apparatus by operating the one input operation unit in the specific way. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090058595 | Biometric Control Device - Systems and methods for a biometric control device. Actuation of a control device can include direction information which can be used to generate a control signal associated with the actuation. Control signals can facilitate user functions on a recipient device. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090058596 | ACCESS CONTROL MEANS WITH BIOMETRIC SENSOR - A biometric device fitted to, or adapted for fitting to, an access control member including a fastening element which is movable, in use, between a position in which it prevents opening of a closure and a position in which it permits opening of the closure, and operating members operable to move the fastening element between the positions through the agency of drive-transmitting elements operatively connected between the operating member and the fastening element, the device including elements incorporated in, or adapted to be incorporated in, the drive-transmitting elements and operable under the control of a biometric sensor to interrupt and restore the drive between the operating members and the fastening element. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090128287 | Terminal and Method for Determining Biometric Data of a Person, as Well as Terminal System - The invention relates to a terminal for determining a person data, in particular for an access control or authorization comprising a housing and several devices for detecting biometric data and the person body height sensor, wherein the terminal is provided with devices for adjusting the height of the several operating detection devices. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090153293 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A HANDHELD DEVICE BY VALIDATING FINGERPRINTS - A method for controlling access to a handheld device ( | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090201128 | Transaction authentication card - A transaction authentication card uses a biometric input and a wireless output. The biometric input may be a sensor pad on the transaction authentication card that measures blood flow patterns, temperature, and/or fingerprint patterns to identify a user to permit access. The transaction authentication card is preferably substantially rigid, but may be formed to have some flexibility. Power to the transaction authentication card may be accomplished through an internal battery that is optionally rechargeable. Biometric data is stored on the card only and used for user verification. Biometric data will not be transferred from the card. If authorized biometric data is authenticated the card will transmit a wireless access code to a proximity reader or transaction equipment. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090267732 | DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC PARKING METERS - There is disclosed a single space parking meter that includes a low powered radio for communicating with a mobile access point. There is also provided a parking meter management system comprising a single space parking meter and a mobile access point. The mobile access point comprises a coin collection cart, and a mobile data collection terminal including a wireless radio for communicating with the wireless radio of the single space parking meter. Also disclosed is a method of managing single space parking meters comprising the steps of collecting and storing meter information in a single space parking meter, receiving at a main electronics board of the single space parking meter a transmit signal, and transmitting the meter information to a mobile access point using a low powered radio of the single space parking meter. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100026451 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A DEVICE COMPONENT - A novel system, device and method of validation is provided for sensing a biometric such as a fingerprint, where biometric data corresponding to the biometric entity such as a fingerprint is then transmitted to a host configured to perform a plurality of authentication processes to authenticate the biometric data. At least one of the plurality of authentication steps is then validated. Alternatively, a portion of the biometric data may be retained, where biometric data corresponding to the biometric is then transmitted to a host configured to perform a plurality of authentication steps to authenticate the biometric data. At least one of the plurality of authentication steps is then validated. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100045428 | PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention aims at providing personal identification in environments where non-contact is required, with high accuracy even though using a finger vein pattern images unclear and susceptible to positional deviations, wherein it has: a means for acquiring finger vein patterns without contact; a means for carrying out rotational correction using the outline of a finger as a method of taking out a vein pattern contained in the acquired image; a means for normalizing the position of the finger image with reference to the fingertip; a means for acquiring an overall vein pattern statistically by repetitively tracking regions of dark luminance intensities for a desired length from a desired position in the image; a matching means for comparing regions where vein patterns manifest vivid features; and a means for independent matching of subregions and evaluating positional deviations where matching is recognized. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100052847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE TELEVISION VIEWING - Systems and methods for enabling centralized environmental and television positional control to enhance the viewing experience. In one embodiment, an environmental controller is used to adjust or control lighting, window coverings, etc., and a television positional controller is used to adjust the position of the television. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100060411 | Biometric authentication apparatus and biometric authentication control method - A biometric authentication apparatus includes a part to retain first biometric data items extracted from living body parts of a user in correlation with the collation order of the first biometric data items; a part to acquire a second biometric data item from the user, to compare and collate the acquired second biometric data item with the first biometric data items in descending order of their collation priorities based on the collation order, and to determine that the user has been successfully authenticated in response to detecting one of the first biometric data items whose match rate with the second biometric data item exceeds a predetermined value; and a part to change the collation order in response to detecting, from the state of usage of the one of the first biometric data items, that the user has steadied at a change of her/his living body part to use for authentication. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100060412 | JSI automotive application: biometric vehicle electrical scanner - JSI has developed a (1×3) biometric based USB multi-functional key that is designed to operate and control a vehicle ignition system by the electrical circuit channels of the vehicle's electrical systems. In the automotive application the JSI Key and its' (CRS) Chip Recognition System and the automotive track on the JSI Key works in conjunction with the Biometric Vehicle Electrical Scanner and Biometric Identification Surface Pads (BISP) this integrated biometric technology will eliminate vehicle theft and provide the owner with a designated driver function. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100060413 | Garage Door Operator Having Thumbprint Identification System - A movable barrier operator having thumbprint identification in either a remote radio frequency transmitter, or a receiver/barrier operator system or both is provided. A control circuit with a non-volatile memory receives thumbprint information from a fingerprint detector device and stores the information, identifying an authorized user. On subsequent operation of the fingerprint detector, a fingerprint data set is received in the control circuit and an attempt is made to match the incoming data with previously stored data thus establishing the identify of the user according to highly reliable biometric principles. As an option, a variety of different actions can be taken based upon the perceived identity of a particular individual, as well as the type of device communicating with the receiver/barrier operator. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100085146 | JSI residential and commercial access unit (RCA) - The JSI Residential and Commercial Access Unit (RCA) is a biometric entry access unit designed for the residential and commercial markets and is an integral component in the JSI Key system integration that can reduce and eliminate identity and electronic theft and provide entry access to designated places. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100090798 | TEMPLATE SYNTHESIS FOR ECG/PPG BASED BIOMETRICS - The present invention relates to a method and a device for verifying identity of an individual by employing biometric data derived from a physical feature of the individual. A basic idea of the invention is that, rather than determining peak locations in cyclic signals such as ECG or PPG signals when using these signals as a representation of biometric data for verifying identity of an individual, shape or morphology of the signals is considered. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100097177 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ACCESS CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and method for controlling access to an electronic device includes acquiring a login iris image of a user, and computing iris characteristic values according to iris characteristic points in the login iris image. The electronic device and method further includes obtaining original iris characteristic values of one or more authorized users of the electronic device, and determining an identification of the user by determining if the computed iris characteristic values match the original iris characteristic values of the one or more authorized users. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100156594 | Biometric Lock - A lock unit is provided with a housing that includes a key-receiving body, a biometric sensor and a control circuit. The key-receiving body is arranged to receive a key therein. The biometric sensor is adapted to receive a biometric input from a user of the lock unit and to provide an output signal representative of biometric data associated with that user. The control circuit is coupled to the biometric sensor and is arranged when actuated to store the biometric data therein. The control circuit is coupled to the key-receiving body and is operative upon selected positioning of a key in the key-receiving body to actuate the control circuit. The biometric data is thereupon stored in the control circuit so that subsequent receipt of a biometric input corresponding to the stored biometric data enables the lock unit to open. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156595 | Control Panel for Controlling Information Processing System - A control panel for controlling an information processing system is provided. The control panel is an integral device and is capable of being integrated with the information processing system. The control panel includes a plurality of capacitive touch buttons assembled in a printed circuit board assembly, a fingerprint sensor assembled in the printed circuit assembly, at least a status indicator configured for showing the status of the capacitive touch buttons, a connector interface, a touch sensing processor, and a fingerprint sensing processor. The touch sensing processor is electrically connected to the capacitive touch buttons, the at least one status indicator, and the connector interface. The fingerprint sensing processor is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor and the connector interface. The touch sensing processor and the fingerprint sensing processor are configured to respectively receive signals from the capacitive touch buttons and the fingerprint sensor, to process the signals into control signals and to transmit the control signals to the information processing system through the connector interface. The physical distance between the capacitive touch buttons and the fingerprint sensor within the printed circuit board assembly is generally equal to or greater than about 20 millimeters. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100182124 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FINGERPRINT IDENTIFYING METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - An exemplary electronic device includes a fingerprint sensing unit, a signal converting unit, a processor, and a storage unit. The fingerprint sensing unit, the signal converting unit, the processor, and the storage unit are electrically connected in series. The fingerprint sensing unit includes a touch sensing module for obtaining a voltage signal via elastic deformation. The signal converting unit converts the voltage signal into digital fingerprint data. The processor computes and processes the digital fingerprint data to generate corresponding fingerprint characteristic information of a user, and controls the storage unit to compare the fingerprint characteristic information of the user with the fingerprint characteristic information prestored in the storage unit to determine whether to start up the electronic device into a normal working state or not. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100245037 | ON CHIP VERIFICATION AND CONSEQUENT ENABLEMENT OF CARD OS OPERATION IN SMART CARDS - On Chip Smart Card verification of a cardholder using biometrics such as a fingerprint and consequent enablement of a card operating system, having an additional software layer boot prior to the commercial card operating system booting. This software layer, or boot loader, provides the drivers and functionality for the finger print sensor and on-card matching. If the cardholder is successfully authenticated, the unmodified commercial OS is then allowed to boot. If the cardholder does not authenticate with the boot loader then the card does not boot the card operating system and thus cannot be used for financial transactions. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100301996 | Nightstand With a Security Safety Drawer - A nightstand with a security safety drawer, that provides for the safe storage of a handgun or firearm while providing convenient and quick access to the handgun or firearm. The nightstand has a structure with an exterior side, a plurality of drawers, a top security drawer for the nightstand to safely and conveniently store the handgun or firearm and a biometric finger scanner to verify and allow the user access to the security top drawer. The nightstand also has a locking device for locking the security top drawer and preventing access to an unauthorized user and a means for providing a primary electrical power source with a battery back-up, to provide a secondary electrical power source to the biometric finger scanner. There is also a portable version of the security safety drawer that can be used in other venues with other nightstands. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301997 | METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING THE IDENTITY OF INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ELECTRICALLY OPERATED FOLDING PARTITIONS - A method for maintaining the folding operable wall comprising: (a) recording a template of a biological trait of an authorized individual into a biometric verification system; (b) saving the template in a database; (c) capturing a new record; (d) comparing the new record against the template; (e) confirming the identity of the authorized individual if the new record is substantially similar to the saved template; (f) preventing the electrical operation circuit from functioning if the biometric verification system fails to authenticate the identity of the authorized individual; and (g) restarting the electrical operation circuit after the identity of the authorized individual is verified. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100321152 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH FINGERPRINT SENSOR - The present invention relates to a household appliance ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110032074 | Enhanced Biometric Authentication - Enhanced biometric authentication is achieved by combining a user's inherent biometric data with the user's knowledge of a secret glyph. In one embodiment, a touchpad is provided on which the user may use a finger to indicate a plurality of strokes that form a distinct glyph. Image stabilization may be used to extract a readable fingerprint from the strokes, and the glyph and finger print are matched to a stored profile. The glyph may be one or more alphanumeric characters that represent a password. The user can then enter the password on the touch pad with his finger. If the fingerprint and password both match, the user is authenticated. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110050393 | PORTABLE WIRELESS FINGERPRINTER INDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a portable wireless fingerprinter identification system, in which user's four-digit identification number is transmitted to a main system by using a portable terminal having a fingerprint recognition element and a keypad via electric frequencies such as radio frequencies or Bluetooth, or light such as infrared rays, and user's fingerprint registered in a database of the main system is transmitted to the portable terminal via electric frequencies such as radio frequencies or Bluetooth, or light such as infrared rays, so that the received user's fingerprint is recognized and verified by a fingerprint recognition sensor of the portable terminal for the direct control of the main system by the portable terminal, and a method for the wireless fingerprint recognition. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110156865 | WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MULTIPLE FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION - Provided are a wireless control system and method using multiple fingerprint recognition and thus improving security and convenience by controlling a control target depending on a multiple fingerprint inputted by a user. In the wireless control method for a selected control target, a wireless control device recognizes a multiple fingerprint by receiving two or more fingerprints from a user through a fingerprint scan sensor. Then the wireless control device performs an authentication by determining whether the recognized multiple fingerprint is pre-registered. In case of a success authentication, the wireless control device creates a wireless control command for controlling a function corresponding to the recognized multiple fingerprint, and then sends the created command to a controller of the control target. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110187495 | ELECTRIC RELEASE FASTENING DEVICE FOR THIN-PROFILE SPACE - An electric release fastening device for a thin-profile space has a fingerprint identifier, a micro drive motor, a change gear set, an electric controller, an electric battery, a moveable fastening cassette, a fastening cassette control unit and a locking locator. When the fingerprint identifier reads the correct identification information, the micro drive motor is ordered by the electric controller to drive the change gear set, and then change the position of the fastening cassette control unit. This switches the positioning or release state between the moveable fastening cassette and the locking locator, and controls or electrically releases the product cover. With this configuration, the electric release fastening device can be assembled into thin-profile spaces with improved applicability. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187496 | Electronic Access Control Device and Management System - A mobile electronic control device, such as an electronic key, is used to access or otherwise control the operations of a field device, such as an appliance, power tool, shipping container, etc. In a control event in which the mobile control device interacts with the field device via wired or wireless communications, the control device obtains the current location and the field device ID. The communications between the mobile control device and the field device may be secured with encryption. The location information is used by the mobile control device to determine whether the field device should be accessed or enabled. Alternatively, the location information may be stored separately in a location sensing device, and the control event data recorded by the key and the location information recorded by the location sensing device are later combined when they are downloaded into a management system for auditing. Moreover, an electronic access control device is disclosed comprising two microprocessors. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110215900 | MOBILE DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT - Implementation of mobile device communications (MCD) management is provided. A method includes intercepting an input command received on an MCD, the command intercepted in response to detecting a presence of a fixed communications device (FCD), which is embedded in a vehicle within range of the MCD. The method also includes acquiring biometric data from a user of the MCD. The method includes determining an activity status of the vehicle. If the activity status reflects the vehicle is active, the method includes acquiring biometric data for an operator of the vehicle via a biometric scanner of the vehicle and comparing the biometric data from the vehicle with the biometric data for the user of the MCD. If the biometric data from the vehicle matches the biometric data from the MCD, the method includes retrieving an account record for the user and implementing an action specified in the account record. If the activity status reflects the vehicle is inactive, the method includes executing the command. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110221566 | Authenticating device with wireless directional radiation - A directional, wireless, user-authenticating electronic token is disclosed. The token is embedded as an integrated system (generally, within a protective electronic enclosure). Typically the present invention includes a fingerprint sensor, a processor, a power source, a token transceiver and antenna, and orientation indicia. The antenna propagates highly directional signals. This allows users to orient (i.e., “aim”) token signals toward intended transceivers (POS machines, doors, computers, etc.), while reducing risks of transacting with “unintended” transceivers outside the aimed beam. The present invention offers an improved design for electronic wireless hardware tokens: providing versatile, secure, directional, wireless, user-authenticating devices (e.g., advanced ID cards, smartcards, hybrid cards, dongles, etc.). Such devices reduce risk of unintended emissions (i.e., signals radiating in the direction of unintended transceivers). As an optional aid to pointing the device in the direction of an intended transceiver, a narrow guiding light beam can be included as a target designator. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110241828 | Bottle cap with lock - A bottle cap includes a reservoir; a screw cap; a magnetic lock comprising a magnetically actuated spring bolt on the reservoir, and a hole on the cap; a fingerprint scanner on the reservoir; and a battery powered controller on bottom of the reservoir for fingerprint identification and fingerprint storing. In response to placing a finger on the fingerprint scanner, the fingerprint scanner and the controller are activated, the fingerprint scanner captures a fingerprint from the finger and converts the fingerprint into digital signals which are sent to the controller, the controller compares the digital signals with the fingerprint record(s), if matching the bolt will be compressed to clear the hole with the clearing being kept for a time to disengage the cap from the reservoir, and thereafter the controller and the fingerprint scanner will be deactivated and the bolt will bounce back to its locked position. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110273267 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes displaying an operation screen on a display module; receiving a fingerprint-touch input through a user input unit capable of identifying a fingerprint; and if fingerprint information of the received fingerprint-touch input matches any one of a plurality of pieces of previously-stored fingerprint information, displaying a character corresponding to the combination of a location of the detection of the received fingerprint-touch input and the previously-stored fingerprint information that matches the fingerprint information of the received fingerprint-touch input on the operation screen. Therefore, it is possible to enter different characters or symbols by generating different fingerprint-touch inputs using different fingers. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110304426 | Security recognition system - A security recognition system comprises an electronic card, a card reading module, a biological feature capturing module and a comparison module. The electronic card has a biological feature storage module containing signature data. The card reading module reads a biological feature accessed by the electronic card. The biological feature capturing module captures the biological feature and transmits the feature to the comparison module for comparing. A rear bank mainframe or a credit card center connected to the security recognition module can determine whether a transaction is performed or a credit card is swiped according to the comparison result to enhance the security and anti-counterfeit for the electronic card. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110309911 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AND PROCESSING DATA IN CASH DESK - An apparatus for detecting and processing identification features by using a detecting device in a cash desk, a microprocessor having a memory is assigned to the apparatus, characterized in that the identification features detected locally can be linked with the features stored centrally and the local function can be locked and released by an interlocking circuit. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110316666 | INFORMATION DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND METHOD THEREOF - According to one embodiment, an information device is provided with a display screen and a camera that face the same direction. The information device includes a determination module and an output control module. The determination module determines whether face recognition information obtained from image data of the face of a user captured by the camera matches registered face recognition information of a user to which a message is received. The output control module displays the message for the user when the face recognition information obtained from the image data matches the registered face recognition information. The output control module stacks the message when the face recognition information obtained from the image data does not match the registered face recognition information. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120092127 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL INPUT DEVICE FOR AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY APPLICATIONS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a combined sensor device. In some implementations, the combined sensor device may enable a single touchscreen to perform additional functions such as handwriting input and fingerprint recognition. In some implementations, these multiple features allow increased security through user authentication, and allow better capture of handwriting and a more interactive approach to user interfaces. A handheld mobile device such as a cell phone with the combined sensor device can enable an array of applications, such as using the mobile device as a gateway for user authentication to enable transactions and physical access; using the handwriting input function for signature recognition and transmittal for transaction applications; and/or using the handwriting input feature to automatically capture notes and other documents of students in an academic setting or employees in a corporate setting. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120112879 | Apparatus and method for improved vehicle safety - A vehicle access system is disclosed for preventing the operation of vehicles by operators who are impaired due to various reasons including alcohol consumption, drug use and fatigue. The system identifies the vehicle operator and implements automated tests or tests with manual intervention to determine the ability of vehicle operators to properly control the vehicle prior to and during the operation of the vehicle. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120119876 | PERSONNEL KEY TRACKING SYSTEM - A safety system comprising a work area having a perimeter and hazardous automated machinery within the perimeter, wherein access by workers to the work area within the perimeter is controlled by one or more controlled access points; at least one safety work cell within the perimeter, each safety work cell having no hazardous automated machinery within or accessible from the safety work cell; a primary key-secondary key system which includes a tertiary key receptacle within the safety work cell; an optional light barrier surrounding each safety work cell; optional fingerprint scanners to authenticate authorized persons, and a controller programmed to permit operation of the hazardous automated machinery only when all controlled access points are closed, all secondary keys are placed within either a secondary key receptacle or a tertiary key receptacle, any light barrier has not been tripped by interruption of the light barrier, and any fingerprint scanners have authenticated a person. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120126939 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENTRANCE AND EXIT USING DRIVER FACE IDENTIFICATION WITHIN VEHICLE - The present invention provides a system and method for managing entrance and exit of a vehicle from a facility via a driver facial identification operation within a vehicle. More specifically, the present invention includes a vehicle configured to recognize driver's face within vehicle by performing a driver identification operation, and then configured to send driver information via a wireless communication to a vehicle access control center in response to a positive identification of the driver's face. The vehicle access control center in the present invention then performs a verification of the driver information upon receiving the driver information from the vehicle, and controls an opening and closing of a gate for vehicle access according to of the verification of the driver information. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120212322 | KEY FOB WITH PROTECTED BIOMETRIC SENSOR - A key fob includes a biometric sensor including a fingerprint area sensor having a surface for receiving a finger, and a controller includes at least one processor configured to authenticate a user of the key fob based on biometric information obtained with the biometric sensor and stored biometric information for an individual. The key fob includes a RF transmitter for communicating stored transaction information to a reader upon authentication of the user and a housing. The housing includes a base for supporting the biometric sensor and a cover sleeve slidably engaged with the base to allow for extension from and retraction into the sleeve by the base, thereby permitting selective exposure of the fingerprint area sensor under user actuation. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120249294 | BIOMETRIC PAIRING FOR INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The insulin infusion device is securely and reliably connected to the remote sensor by employing biometric analysis to ensure that the person initiating the command via the remote sensor is also the intended person to receive treatment via the insulin infusion device. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120262271 | INTERACTIVE AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR USE IN A SECURE FACILITY - A system and device for providing services to a secure facility. The system includes a kiosk with a processor, display, speaker, microphone, and a camera, and the kiosk communicates with a server that includes a server processor, a network interface unit, and a computer memory. The kiosk receives communications and transmits audio and video of the communications to the server via an internet connection, and the server records the audio and video and transmits the audio and video to a destination. The kiosk is configured to authenticate the identity of a user by verifying a personal identification number entered by the user and also performing one or more of a facial recognition via the camera or a biometric voice recognition via the microphone. The kiosk provides access to services including internet services, text-based messaging, tele-medical services, religious and educational materials, commissary ordering, and entertainment. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120293301 | LOADING DOCK MANAGEMENT AND VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM - A system and method for managing a loading dock and access to a facility or group of facilities by providing a web-based application accessible via the Internet having vendors associated with the web-based application based upon specific needs of the facility. Vendors are provided access to a facility by a user of the web-based application by employing specific methods of identification and authorization, and the user is provided with status information regarding the vendor access. Furthermore, vendor access to a facility can be limited by the user based on various parameters. Those parameters can be used to administrate, manage and secure a facility in terms of understanding which vendors are permitted access to the facility or group of facilities. The web-based application is designed to suit the specific needs of a facility. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130002399 | ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE - From the prior art, access control devices are already known in which a distinction is made between a first detection device ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130015949 | PAYMENT CARD WITH USER VALIDATION FUNCTIONAANM YU; YING-CHUANAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP YU; YING-CHUAN Tu-Cheng TWAANM HUANG; YING-XIONGAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP HUANG; YING-XIONG Tu-Cheng TW - A payment card includes a processor, a display, and a fingerprint capturing unit to capture a fingerprint of a user. A storage unit is used to store one or more reference fingerprints. The processor compares the fingerprint captured by the fingerprint capturing unit with the one or more reference fingerprints, and controls the display to display predetermined information when the fingerprint captured by the fingerprint capturing unit matches one of the one or more reference fingerprints. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130027179 | COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH SECURITY APPARATUS - A computer system includes a computer, a fingerprint reader, and a security apparatus to apply complete security for the benefit of an authorized user. The computer includes a first interface, a second interface, an account storage unit, and a fingerprint storage unit. The fingerprint reader can connect with the computer through the first interface for inputting fingerprint information. The security apparatus can connect with the computer through the second interface, and includes a password storage module, a first use module, a password modification module, and a normal use module. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130027180 | SEAMLESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for providing access to or from a controlled space includes a device, a credential, a sensor, and a controller. The credential identifies or is associated with a user of the system and the device is configured | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130063245 | ELECTRONIC SEAL SYSTEM - An electronic seal system uses fingerprint recognition to prevent use by an unauthorized person and includes a mechanism for remotely destroying a stolen or missing seal. The system includes a fingerprint module for collecting an image of a fingerprint of an authorized individual. In addition, a processor for carrying out a comparison of a scanned fingerprint and a stored image of an authorized fingerprint is provided. The system also includes a printable seal for sealing a document and includes a mechanism for activating the system when a scanned fingerprint matches a stored image of a fingerprint and for deactivating the seal when the fingerprints do not match. Further, a preferred embodiment of the invention provides a time, date and location receiver for receiving signals from a GPS and automatically numbering and printing mechanism for printing the time, date, location and document numbers and seal on each page to which a seal is provided. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130113603 | ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A GATE OR A DOOR - A method to access a control system for a gate or a door, wherein the control system includes a fingerprint sensor, a scanner for capturing a fingerprint as a user identifier for a user, a sensor element for activating the scanner and a computer unit, which stores a number of user identifiers. A fingerprint captured using the scanner is compared, as a currently input user identifier, with the user identifiers which are stored in the computer unit. If there is a match between the currently input user identifier and a stored user identifier, the fingerprint sensor outputs a control signal to a control unit, as a result of which the latter operates the gate or the door. Signals generated in the scanner are used to selectively call individual memory locations in the computer unit in order to erase or store individual user identifiers therein. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130127592 | COMBINING NAVIGATION AND FINGERPRINT SENSING - A method and system are disclosed whereby fingerprint data is attempted to be captured from a touch sensitive input device during normal operation of an electronic device. If fingerprint data matching a stored fingerprint data is not captured within a threshold time period, security action is taken. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130162394 | DATA REPOSITORY AUTHENTICATION - A data repository grants data access through a computer network only to previously authorized computing devices identified by their digital fingerprint. Digital fingerprint authentication can be used with other, conventional authentication protocols for data repository access. Digital fingerprints of authorized computing devices are received by the data repository from known and trusted computing devices. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130214899 | RFID Access Control Reader with Enhancements - Systems are described herein for providing card reader configuration and access control, including a card reader, a remote computing device, and a communications network coupled to the card reader and the remote computing device. The card reader is configured to connect to the remote computing device via the communications network, transmit a request to the remote computing device via the communications network, receive data from the remote computing device via the communications network, and configure operational settings based on the received data. The remote computing device is configured to receive the request from the card reader via the communications network, generate data responsive to the request, and transmit the data to the card reader via the communications network. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130234825 | FINGERPRINT SENSORS AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING FINGERPRINT SENSORS - Various embodiments of access control systems and fingerprint sensing systems are disclosed. One or more fingerprints of an authorized person are recorded in a fingerprint database together with a sequence of angular positions. The authorized person may subsequently gain access to a secured item by scanning the authorized person's finger or fingers in accordance with the sequence of angular positions. Various embodiments of fingerprint sensors for determining the angular position of a finger on the sensor are also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234826 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL PROGRAM - There has been a desire for proactively adding more detailed embodiments relating to the acquisition and use of biometric information. Therefore, according to a first aspect of the present invention, for example, provided is an electronic device including an input section that inputs biometric information, which is information relating to a living body of a user; and an output section that outputs a limit signal limiting contact with the user to a bidirectional communication device, based on the biometric information. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130249669 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A DOOR AND/OR A TAILGATE OF A VEHICLE - A method and a device for opening and closing a door ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130265136 | DYNAMIC KEYPAD AND FINGERPRINTING SEQUENCE AUTHENTICATION - Systems and methods for authenticating a user's identity at an ATM are provided. Apparatus for implementing the systems and methods may include a first fingerprint scanner and a second fingerprint scanner. Each of the first fingerprint scanner and the second fingerprint scanner may capture at least a portion of the user's biometric information. The apparatus may also include a first display and a second display. The first display may be located proximal to the first fingerprint scanner. The second display may be located proximal to the second fingerprint scanner. Each of the first display and the second display may be configured to display at least one of a plurality of numerical digits. The apparatus may further include a receiver. The receiver may receive information from the first fingerprint scanner, the information relating to user biometric information input into the first fingerprint scanner. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130293347 | KEYLESS VEHICLE ENTRY DEVICE - The present invention is a keyless vehicle entry device that includes an oval shaped fingerprint scanning actuator to scan a user's fingerprint and includes a power button to actuate the fingerprint scanning actuator and a plastic CPU and memory system that processes and stores up to 3 fingerprints that reside on the CPU and memory system. The fingerprint scanning actuator compares and confirms the user's fingerprint with the fingerprints that reside on the CPU and memory system and unlocks a locked door of a protected vehicle utilizing the keyless vehicle entry device. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130314208 | Systems And Methods For Storing And Accessing Confidential Data - Systems and methods for storing, managing, and accessing confidential data are described. In one aspect of the inventive subject matter, an authentication protocol includes the steps of capturing a user's biometric data, creating a plurality of templates from the biometric data, transforming a set of authentication data using the template, and determining an authentication status of the user based on the transformed authentication data. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140002238 | CREDENTIAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT ENGINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140028439 | SENSOR-EMBEDDED DOOR HANDLE WITH FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION FUNCTION - A sensor-embedded door handle with fingerprint identification function comprises a door lock integration unit; a door handle disposed on the door lock integration unit; a door lock disposed on the door lock integration unit and interconnected with the door handle; a fingerprint sensing unit disposed on the door handle; a power supply wakeup unit disposed on the door handle; and a setup unit disposed on the door lock integration unit. The power supply wake-up unit and the fingerprint sensing unit are integrated into the door handle, so that the user can simply hold on to the door handle with one hand to wakeup the power supply wakeup unit and let the fingerprint sensing unit identify fingerprints at the same time when the user needs to open the door. Thus, the operation can be simplified to enhance the speed of locking and opening a door. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140043138 | KEY FOB WITH PROTECTED BIOMETRIC SENSOR - A key fob includes a biometric sensor including a fingerprint area sensor having a surface for receiving a finger, and a controller includes at least one processor configured to authenticate a user of the key fob based on biometric information obtained with the biometric sensor and stored biometric information for an individual. The key fob includes a RF transmitter for communicating stored transaction information to a reader upon authentication of the user and a housing. The housing includes a base for supporting the biometric sensor and a cover sleeve slidably engaged with the base to allow for extension from and retraction into the sleeve by the base, thereby permitting selective exposure of the fingerprint area sensor under user actuation. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140118109 | INTERACTIVE DOOR SYSTEM TO PROVIDE DOOR ACCESS TO A USER - An interactive door system is able to validate a first user who seeks access through the door and simultaneously alerts a plurality of devices associated with a second user when the first user is present at the door. The system includes a base unit operably connected to the door and able to unlock a locking mechanism of the door. The base unit includes a monitor, a keypad, a speaker, a camera, a microphone, a biometric scanner, and a communication system able to simultaneously alert the plurality of devices associated with the second user when the first user is present at the door and allow the second user to engage in two-way voice or data communications between any one of the plurality of devices and the base unit. The system allows the second user to determine whether to provide door access to the first user. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140210591 | MEAT CUTTING CABINET USING LASER BEAMS - The meat cutting cabinet provides an apparatus for automatically cutting and slicing meat using laser beams. The cabinet includes a motor disposed in the interior top thereof. The motor is connected to a winch or spool that pays out or reels in a steel cable. A steel hanger adapted for holding meat is suspended from the steel cable. Interior sidewalls of the cabinet have elongate standards extending from the upper portion to a lower portion proximate the cutting area of the cabinet. The steel hanger is slidably attached to the elongate members via channels formed in the standards. A laser carrier is disposed along an interior periphery of the cabinet and holds laser heads that can move via translation inside the carrier. This laser arrangement forms the cutting area through which the suspended meat can travel under control of a control panel connected to the spool motor. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140285315 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AUTOMATED ENTRY SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for determining whether individuals seeking access to a facility site are authorized to enter. The system identifies a license plate of a vehicle approaching a controlled entrance of the facility site. If the vehicle is found in a database of enrolled entrants, then an enrolled entrant is loaded into a quick access memory. Iris scans of passengers the passengers are taken and compared against records of the enrolled entrants, beginning with the expected passengers identified as being associated with the license of the vehicle approaching the facility site. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140292480 | DETECTION OF FRAUD FOR ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM OF BIOMETRIC TYPE - The invention relates to a method of detecting fraud for an access control system using biometric recognition, comprising the steps consisting in: taking at least two images (S | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140347160 | NAVIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF TRIGGERING SECURITY SETTING - A method of utilizing a palm characteristic to trigger security setting is disclosed in the present invention. The method is applied to a navigation device, and the navigation device is used to control a computer host. The method includes obtaining the palm characteristic, comparing the palm characteristic to a predetermined value, generating a security command according to a comparison, and determining whether to lock control function of the navigation device relative to the computer host by the security command. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140347161 | AUTHORIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An authorizing system includes a face recognition module, a first authorizing module, a fingerprint acquiring module, and a second authorizing module. The face recognition module captures an image of a current user and recognizes face features from the image. The first authorizing module compares the face features of the current user with each group of face features pre-stored in a memory to determine whether or not the current user is authorized. The fingerprint acquiring module acquires the fingerprint of the current user and extracts fingerprint features from the fingerprint when the face features of the current user fail to match the face features stored in the memory. The second authorizing module compares the fingerprint features of the current user to each group of fingerprint features stored in the memory to determine whether or not the current user is authorized. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150015365 | POINT OF ENTRY AUTHORIZATION UTILIZING RFID ENABLED PROFILE AND BIOMETRIC DATA - A method and system for the authentication of a user at a point of entry. Biometric data can be provided from a remote server after preliminary identification of the user based on identification information wirelessly provided from a portable electronic device carried with the user when the user is located near a point of entry, such as, for example, a border crossing or access point to a secure facility. Such a method and system can incorporate RFID tags, cellular wireless communications data and links, and/or Bluetooth communications link, etc. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150054616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTRANCE CONTROL TO SECURED PREMISES - A system and method for entrance control to secured premises is disclosed. The entrance control system may comprise an entrance control unit; an authorization system comprising a control center; a premises entrance unit, located proximal to the entrance control unit; the premises entrance unit comprising a checkpoint unit and an optical unit, wherein the checkpoint unit is operatively connected to the optical unit and to the control center; and wherein the checkpoint unit is configured to receive a first input from the optical unit and a second input from the control center, and to output an authorized/non-authorized visitor signal based on the first input and the second input. A method for entrance control is also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150061826 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IDENTITY VERIFICATION - An identity verification device comprises a cellular telecommunications modem and a fingerprint scanner coupled to the modem, the verification device being configured for storing first fingerprint data in an enrolment process and being operable, in response to the modem receiving a verification command via a cellular telecommunications network, to perform a verification process in which the fingerprint scanner scans a fingerprint to obtain second fingerprint data, the first and second fingerprint data are compared with each other, and in the event of a match between the first and second fingerprint data, the modem transmits a response signal to a predetermined destination via the telecommunications network. The device may be used in a networked telecommunications system in which the electronic transactions may be initiated by smart cards and other devices. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061827 | SINGLE SIGN-ON PROCESS - Methods and systems are provided for checking authorization of users. A first electronic device may receive via close range contactless communication, photographic identification data associated with a user of a second electronic device. The photographic identification data may be displayed visually to enable a user of the first electronic device to compare an appearance of the user of the second electronic device for verifying authorization data associated with the user of the second electronic device. The displaying of the photographic identification data may be controlled based on input by the user of the first electronic device, wherein the controlling comprises modifying at least a portion of a displayed image corresponding to the photographic identification data. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150084738 | SYSTEMS AND ALGORITHMS FOR BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION WITHOUT A PREVIOUSLY STORED BIOMETRIC TEMPLATE - A system and algorithms to authenticate a person where a system only has some standard personal text data about the person, and cannot have a real biometric template obtained using an enrollment procedure. The authentication allows access to restricted resources by the person. This method is especially useful when it is used as an auxiliary authentication service with other methods such as password or Callback that dramatically lower the chances for an imposter. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150102901 | Biometric Access Control System - A biometric access control system includes an equipment structure in communication with an identification station, which includes a processor, a user biometric reader, an equipment identification reader, a user interface to display categories of equipment authorized for use by a user and to receive input from the user including an indication to acquire or return the piece of equipment and a selection of an equipment category and a selection of a specific piece of equipment of the selected equipment category. The equipment structure includes storage locations for storing pieces of equipment assigned to the storage locations, and locks corresponding to the storage locations for individually securing the pieces of equipment to the structure, wherein an authorization signal from the identification station is receivable to release a lock containing the selected specific piece of equipment to permit removal of the selected specific piece of equipment. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150123764 | COMPOUND AND SECURABLE KEY - A compound and securable key is disclosed in the present invention. It includes a printed circuit board, a fingerprint sensor, a micro control unit, and a housing. The present invention provides a key structure with combination of a physical key patterns and biometrics for identification. The key is convenient to carry, difficult to duplicate. It is also has advantages such as low cost, easy use, and compact size of biometric module. The invention enhances security of keys. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150137938 | Method and Apparatus for Authenticating Access to a Multi-Level Secure Environment of an Electronic Device - An electronic system utilizes a method ( | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150317851 | BIOMETRIC SYSTEM WITH BODY COUPLED COMMUNICATION INTERFACE - A biometric system ( | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150325091 | IDENTIFICATION ACQUISITION DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INCIDENCE OF A LAPSE IN PROPER DISCHARGE OF A SECURITY PROCEDURE - Apparatus and methods reduce a likelihood of incidence of a lapse in proper discharge of a routine, repetitive security procedure performed by a security guard ( | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150339870 | Dual Access Level Security System and Method - A dual or progressive access level security system and method is disclosed. The system receives or acquires one or more initial access identifiers of the user via an identity reader. In examples, the identity reader is a biometric scanner such as a fingerprint scanner that reads a fingerprint, or an antenna such as a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna that reads an initial access identifier from a tag within a user device such as a fob or mobile phone or a Bluetooth identifier from the user's mobile computing device. In response to validation of the initial access identifier, the system presents virtual keys for the user to enter an access code. In embodiments, the virtual keys are included within a touchscreen and within a virtual projected keyboard presented by the security system. The security system grants access to the user in response to validation of the access code. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160027228 | BIOMETRIC READER FOR COMPACTOR/BALER AND METHOD - A compactor/baler for compacting materials includes a frame defining a compacting chamber, a platen movably mounted to the frame, a loading gate movably mounted to the frame and a control panel including a biometric reader having a biometric scanner. The platen is movable within the compacting chamber and the loading gate is movable from a closed position blocking access to the compacting chamber and-an open position exposing the compacting chamber. The control panel is actuable between a locked configuration and an operational configuration. The biometric reader is designed to accept a biometric attribute of a user and to actuate the controller between the locked and operational configurations. The biometric reader actuates the controller to the operational configuration if the biometric attribute matches a stored biometric attribute. The control panel prevents the loading gate from moving to the open position when the controller is in the locked configuration. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160049034 | SAFETY DEPOSIT COMPARTMENT WITH BIOMETRIC SENSOR - A personally accessible storage unit includes a support structure, which is configured to house a safety deposit compartment slidably mounted within the support structure. The safety deposit compartment has a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for a valuable article. A command panel is mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure and includes a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user. A latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the support structure is in communication with the fingerprint scanner and is engageable with the safety deposit compartment, based on input from the command panel. The unit also has means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism, which may include an electrical cord and plug and/or a battery. A storage unit having a hinged access panel is also provided. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160078697 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD - A wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes: a fingerprint recognition apparatus; a pulse sensor for detecting pulse information of a user; and a processor for determining whether the user is wearing the wearable device according to the pulse information detected by the pulse sensor. When the processor determines that the user is wearing the wearable device, the processor performs a first time of fingerprint recognition and a pulse recognition on the user according to a fingerprint image detected by the fingerprint recognition apparatus and the pulse information detected by the pulse sensor, respectively. When the processor determines that the first time of fingerprint recognition and the pulse recognition are approved, the processor controls the wearable device to enter a first working state from a locked state. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160086402 | Mobile Communication Device - The mobile communication device is for use as a cell phone, as a wireless identity authentication device with other electronic devices (with cell phones, computers, and ATM's), and as a headset in the form of an earphone, an eye-covering, or a head covering for audio communication with a central processor, another mobile terminal a cell phone, or a pda. The mobile communication device is hands-free being worn on or near the face, and only requires a finger touching for bimodal identity authentication. An audio receiver is compatible with the ear of the user and a microphone transmits words spoken by the user, electronically therethrough. A fingerprint sensor is mounted and positioned within the device. When user authentication is required, the user is prompted to touch the fingerprint sensor, and said fingerprint data is compared with fingerprint images of authorized users. In another aspect of the invention, mobile communication device is an eye-covering, a head covering, or an identification badge including a fingerprint sensor and a processor and is used for wireless authentication of the user. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160117878 | HIGHLY SECURE COMBINATION LOCK SYSTEM - A combination lock system has:
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| 20160196703 | SMART DOOR SYSTEM AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM BACKGROUND | 07-07-2016 |
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