Fingerprinting method for enrollment, authentication and updates
OwnerIrma Blancasinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates a method of increasing the trust level associated with using fingerprint readers for the enrollment and authentication of an individual's fingerprints. This process requires the inspection of an individual's hand, fingers and fingertips by an agent prior to a fingerprint scan. On passing the inspection, the agent will then scan the individual's fingertips with a fingerprint scanner. Upon verification of an individual's identity using the individual's fingerprints then access to facilities, information and other things can be granted. Additionally, passwords or Personnel Identification Number (PIN) of the individual can be updated or changed.
Claims19
A method of enrolling an individual using a fingerprint reader or scanner comprising:
- a. providing an agent to inspect said individual prior to a fingerprint scan comprising of:
- 1. inspecting said individual's fingertips
- b. rejecting said individual for a fingerprint scan if said agent determines fingerprint scan will be invalid
- whereby said method increases the trustworthiness of a fingerprint or fingertip scan to identify an individual in the enrollment process.
A method of authenticating an individual using a fingerprint reader or scanner comprising:
- a. providing an agent to inspect said individual prior to a fingerprint scan comprising of:
- 1. inspecting said individual's fingertips
- b. rejecting said individual for a fingerprint scan if the said agent determines fingerprint scan will be invalid
- whereby said method increases the trustworthiness of a fingerprint or fingertip scan to identify an individual for authorization of an action
A method of authenticating an individual using a fingerprint reader or scanner comprising:
- a. providing an agent to inspect said individual prior to a fingerprint scan comprising of:
- 1. inspecting said individual's fingertips
- b. providing an item for said individual to use with means of cleaning their fingers or fingertips prior to a fingerprint scan and
- c. rejecting said individual for a fingerprint scan if said agent determines fingerprint scan will be invalid and
- d. requesting said individual to place his or her fingertips on the fingerprint reader or scanner if said agent determines fingerprint scan will be valid and
- e. a software application with means of indicating whether said individual's fingerprint scan matches an existing fingerprint template
- whereby said method increases the trustworthiness of a fingerprint or fingertip scan to identify an individual for authorization of an action.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.