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User identification method and device

US8301455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2002
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L17/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A user identification method is described in which, in a first identification procedure, identification data (ID1) of a first type belonging to a target individual to be identified are determined and are compared with previously stored user identification data (ND1) of the first type assigned to an authorized user. In addition, identification data (ID2) of a second type that belong with a certain probability to the same target individual are automatically determined. After a successful confirmation of the identify of the target individual with the authorized user from the identification data (ID1) of the first type, user identification data (ND2) of the second type are stored for the respective authorized user using the determined identification data (ID2) of the second type in order to use said data in a subsequent identification procedure. In addition, a corresponding user identification device is disclosed.

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