Using biometric verification to grant access to redacted content
US10289852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/6245
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide an electronic device with a novel content redaction engine. The content redaction engine of some embodiments determines whether to redact content for output based on whether a user is biometrically verified. When the content redaction engine receives verification data indicating that the user is biometrically verified, the device displays content without any portion redacted. On the other hand, when the content redaction engine does not receive such verification data, the device displays the content with at least a portion redacted. The electronic device of some embodiments additionally includes a biometric reader and a biometric verification engine. The biometric reader reads a person's uniquely identifying biometric data (e.g., thumbprint/fingerprint, iris scan, voice, etc.). This biometric information is then read by the biometric verification engine for comparison to a stored set of verified user biometric data. When the biometric data matches the stored data, the person is verified.
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