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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20060133653 | Security identification system and method An identification system (10) of the present invention is used at airport terminals, bus stations, government buildings, and the like. The identification system (10) includes a controller (26), a pair of spaced stations or checkpoints (12, 14... | 06/22/2006 |
| 20060116970 | System and method to grant or refuse access to a system A new system to grant or refuse access to a system, comprising a portable access device communicating with a terminal of an access point, wherein the portable access device comprises a storage means. A set of trust parameters is stored on the storage means, the set of t... | 06/01/2006 |
| 20060102717 | Enhancing security for facilities and authorizing providers Methods for controlling access to a facility and access to funds from authorizing providers are disclosed. The methods assign an environmental risk profile to the facility and risk factors to the authorizing provider, wherein both include point of entry systems. A perso... | 05/18/2006 |
| 20060097844 | Entry control system and method using biometrics An entry control system for a vehicle has a transmitter for transmitting a transmission request signal, a receiver for receiving a response signal including an ID code from a portable device, and a biometrics sensor for detecting a face image of a user. The system compa... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060055509 | Control system and method using biometric information An entry control system includes a portable device carried by a vehicle user and a biometric sensor attached to a vehicle door. The biometric sensor includes a CCD camera and a shutter. The shutter is moved to uncover the CCD camera only when the portable device is vali... | 03/16/2006 |
| 20060044107 | Biometrically correlated item access method and apparatus A housing can contain a plurality of items. Controlled access to portions of such items occurs in response to biometric information as presented by an authorized individual. In a preferred approach, a first biometric identifier for a given individual correlates to a fir... | 03/02/2006 |
| 20060038655 | Method and device for securing devices against unauthorized access, particularly for identifying in a casino A method for securing facilities against access of unauthorized persons, in particular for verifying the access authorization of gamblers to gambling machines in a casino, wherein biometric data of the persons are analyzed, characterized in that every person possesses a... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060031684 | Fast signal detection and distributed computing in portable computing devices This disclosure describes a distributed reader architecture for a mobile computing device such as cellular telephone handset. This architecture includes a reader library that reads device capabilities and business model parameters in the device, and in response, for sel... | 02/09/2006 |
| 20060022794 | Identification with RFID asset locator for entry authorization A system for controlling access at secure facilities to locations and assets contained in those locations, comprising a biometric identification device, an RFID tag and receiver, and a database for processing information from them to allow or deny access to the location... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20050264398 | Systems and methods utilizing biometric data Systems and methods perform access control and mobile identity verification utilizing a memory, maybe on a handheld device, that stores at least biometric data, such as minutia. The handheld device may also store other data, such as a threshold value and Wiegand data. T... | 12/01/2005 |
| 20050254689 | Method for controlling access to a sensitive area, particularly a transport device, by biometric verification A method of access control to a secure area that comprises obtaining a first biometric reading at a first station from a person seeking to access the secure area; recording the first biometric reading on a card as biometric data; returning the card having biometric data... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050242923 | Passive entry systems for vehicles and other applications For use in conjunction with an existing wireless transmitter/receiver, a transmitter provided by the invention preferably uses some or all of the same codes as the existing remote transmitter to perform a desired function such as door or trunk unlocking, windows, light ... | 11/03/2005 |
| 20050237150 | Method and key for adjusting driver-specific parameters in a vehicle and a corresponding vehicle Numerous parameters in a vehicle (1), for example, adjustment of the driver seat and rearview mirror. To increase operating comfort for a driver, it is proposed according to the invention that a key (2), assigned to a vehicle (1), determines a biome... | 10/27/2005 |
| 20050220325 | Pointing device with biometric sensor A pointing device incorporates a biometric sensor at a location such that when operating the pointing device in a normal manner, a user's hand rests naturally in a position to place a finger of the user's hand in proximity to and readable by the biometric sensor. In one... | 10/06/2005 |
| 20050219360 | Method and apparatus for biometric access control with fully integrated digital video storage and retrieval This invention details a system that combines the traditional security systems of access control and recorded video surveillance, and adds the essential layer of biometrics for non-reputable verification. Furthermore, this invention constitutes a true integration of the... | 10/06/2005 |
| 20050212658 | Fingerprint sensor with feature authentication An apparatus and method for providing user access to a secured application. In one exemplary embodiment, a detector apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a receiving portion that is configured to accept an authentication article. The fingerprint sensor detects... | 09/29/2005 |
| 20050212657 | Identity verification system with self-authenticating card An identity verification system that includes a self-authenticating identity card and a card reader. The self-authenticating card has a programmable microchip with data pertaining to the authorized card bearer, including data for a stored biometric feature, such as a fi... | 09/29/2005 |
| 20050180615 | Process and device for activating a medical instrument A simple and reliable process for activating a medical instrument, for example, one containing an anesthetic agent- or drug-dispensing unit (23) as well as a respirator drive (24) for respirating a patient is provided. The medical instrument is switched on... | 08/18/2005 |
| 20050151620 | Household appliance with a biometric person-identifying device A household appliance, such as a refrigerator or freezer, having a door and a locking device on the door. The locking device is controlled by a biometric person-identifying device. The biometric identification can be based on recognition of at least one of the person's ... | 07/14/2005 |
| 20050138080 | Enhanced air travel security method and apparatus A method of screening passengers for a passenger aircraft flight includes a step of obtaining voluntary consent from a plurality of passengers to perform background check. The method further includes formulating a data record associated with each of the plurality of pas... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050122209 | Security authentication method and system This identity authentication system is used in commercial transactions at a point-of-sale terminal. The system comprises a device for capturing a customer signature (signature pad or a smart pen), a sensor for capturing a biometric property of the customer during the tr... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050116024 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DNA RECOGNITION BIOMETRICS ON A FOB The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using DNA recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a DNA scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric... | 06/02/2005 |
| 20050116810 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VASCULAR PATTERN RECOGNITION BIOMETRICS ON A FOB The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using vascular pattern recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a vascular scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for v... | 06/02/2005 |
| 20050093675 | Process and method of screening an individual at a point of entry to a secure environment to ascertain a risk factor A method for providing access and tracking the access of registered and non-registered individuals at a secure point of entry to a secure environment entails an establishing the secure environment by an with an assigned environment Risk Factor; an individual requesting ... | 05/05/2005 |
| 20050077998 | ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected from e... | 04/14/2005 |
| 20050057339 | Input device to continuously detect biometrics A method and system for correlating control surface finger pressures to identifying biometric characteristics of a user from a computer input device, such as a mouse. Pressure sensors attached to a computer mouse sense the biometric characteristics, which are correlated... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050052278 | Data entry systems with biometric devices for security access control A security system incorporating one or more biometric data recognition capabilities in a non-intrusive way to enhance the overall security provided by the system. The biometric recognition may be provided by incorporating one or more cameras in a keypad system wherein t... | 03/10/2005 |
| 20050040932 | Intelligent locking system A method of using an electronic locking system to access one of a plurality of lockers includes programming the system by recording at least one biometric characteristic of a user, storing the recorded biometric characteristic of the user in memory, and associating the ... | 02/24/2005 |
| 20050033687 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUDITORY EMISSIONS RECOGNITION BIOMETRICS ON A FOB The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using auditory emissions recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes an auditory emissions scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a... | 02/10/2005 |
| 20050012592 | Device and method of recognising at least one individual, the corresponding access control device and system and applications thereof The invention relates to a device and method for the recognition of at least one individual and to the corresponding access control device and system and application thereof. The inventive recognition device comprises a one-piece integrated circuit which is produced by ... | 01/20/2005 |
