Secure method and apparatus to verify personal identity over a network
US8406428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present application provides an apparatus and method for verifying a user, via captured biometric characteristics of the user, who is interacting online. The captured biometrics are guaranteed to be captured in real-time, and avoids the possibility of providing biometrics that were previously captured, by sending to the user a time-sensitive challenge and requiring the user to provide the requested biometric information within a predetermined time period. Therefore, the present invention is best positioned for environments where trusted identification of a user is needed online to facilitate secure transactions.
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