Centralized biometric authentication
US7107220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/6054
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A centralized biometric system is provided for verifying an individual's identity over a communications network. The system includes a storage that stores biometric information in association with information that identifies an individual. The system also includes a receiver that receives, from one of a communications device and a network communications platform, a biometric sample from a party attempting to obtain a service from the one of the communications device and the network communications platform. The service is provided contingent on authentication of the party as the individual. The system also includes a processor that compares the biometric sample to the biometric information to authenticate the identity of the party as the individual.
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