Method and system for biometric authentication
US8041956B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2117
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of authentication is provided that includes capturing biometric data for a desired biometric type from an individual, determining an algorithm for converting the biometric data into authentication words, converting the captured biometric data into authentication words in accordance with the determined algorithm, including the authentication words in a probe, and comparing the probe against identity records stored in a server system. Each of the identity records includes enrollment biometric words of an individual obtained during enrollment. Moreover, the method includes identifying at least one of the identity records as a potential matching identity record when at least one of the authentication words included in the probe matches at least one of the enrollment biometric words included in the at least one identity record, and generating a list of potential matching identity records.
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