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System and method for selecting a destination profile using biometrics

US6987870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2002
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/32048
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital scanner system and method are provided for selecting a destination profile using personal identification data. The method comprises: supplying personal identification data; supplying a document; scanning the document; and, sending the scanned document to a destination selected in response to the personal identification data. The personal identification data can be biometric data such as retina images, voice audio, and fingerprints, or a smart card. The method typically comprises: establishing a network with a plurality of connecting destination addresses. Then, sending the scanned document includes sending the file of digital information via the network to a particular destination address. Some aspects additional comprise: creating a library where a plurality of biometric data items associated with a particular user, are cross-referenced to destination addresses; accessing the library; searching the library for biometric data matching the supplied biometric data; and, selecting the destination address corresponding to the matching biometric data.

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