Hand geometry recognition biometrics on a fob
US7886157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/805
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
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