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Biometric access control transactions

US8694793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2007
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/257
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices and methods for biometric authentication of a user during access control transactions. In one aspect, an access control processor device, comprising a biometric input sensor configured to receive user biometric information; a biometric verification processor configured to authenticate the input user biometric information; and a communication element configured to activate when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is authenticated and maintain an inactive status for the communication element on the payment processor device when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is not authenticated.

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