Medical device with integrated ultrasonic authentication
US11301552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/1306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device comprises a surface, an ultrasonic sensor, and a processor. The surface is configured to interact with skin of a patient during operation of the medical device. The ultrasonic sensor is disposed beneath the surface and configured to ultrasonically measure data with respect to a region above the surface. The processor is coupled with the ultrasonic sensor. Responsive to detection of a finger in contact with the surface, the processor is configured to operate the ultrasonic sensor to capture a fingerprint of the finger. Responsive to authentication that a person associated with the captured fingerprint is authorized to use the medical device, the processor is configured to activate operation of the medical device.
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