Centralized biometric authentication
US7324946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2026 |
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 centralized biometric system includes a receiver that receives, from a remote communications system, a biometric sample from a party attempting to obtain a service using the remote communications system. 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 biometric information obtained from a storage to authenticate the identity of the party as the individual. The receiver and the processor are within a centralized system in the communications network.
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