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Apparatus and methods for user recognition employing behavioral passwords

US6421453B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1998
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/37
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling access of an individual to one of a computer and a service and a facility comprises the steps of: pre-storing a predefined sequence of intentional gestures performed by the individual during an enrollment session; extracting the predefined sequence of intentional gestures from the individual during a recognition session; and comparing the pre-stored sequence of intentional gestures to the extracted sequence of intentional gestures to recognize the individual.

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