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System and method for identity confirmation using physiologic biometrics to determine a physiologic fingerprint

US8762733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2007
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/15
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a method for verifying a person's identity, which includes obtaining a password and/or random key from a person, and comparing the obtained password and/or random key to a plurality of known passwords and/or random keys to determine a likely identity of the person. The method further includes measuring a specific biometric of the person, the specific biometric comprising a respiratory, cardiac, or other physiologic biometric, and comparing the measured specific biometric to the known specific biometric of the person that is associated with the obtained password and/or random key to verify the likely identity of the person.

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