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Method and system for adaptively varying templates to accommodate changes in biometric information

US7372979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2006
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F18/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for authenticating a user In dependence upon biometric Input information is disclosed. According to the method when a user is identified, their biometric information or data derived therefrom is automatically stored. The data is then used in subsequent user identification attempts as a template. The original templates are not replaced but those templates that are automatically stored are replaced at intervals.

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