Telephone with biometric sensing device
US5872834A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/66
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telephone is provided with a biometric input sensor for receiving a biometric input and providing a signal in dependence upon said biometric input to the telephone network. Such a signal may identify an individual using certain telephone equipment. When used in conjunction with a public phone system, the telephone provides identification for billing, access privileges, and follow me call routing.
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