# US 2018/0322266 A1 · Using biometric user-specific attributes

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- Number: US 2018/0322266 A1
- Document ID: US20180322266A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/022,070
- Filed: 2018-06-28
- Published: 2018-11-08
- Earliest claimed: 2014-09-08
- Assignees: Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc.
- Applicants: Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc.
- Inventors: ELIZA KWOK-SUZUKI; ROBERT S. DORDICK; CHRISTOPHER LATTIN
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180322266A1

## CPC

- G06F 21/32: using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
- G06F 21/316: {by observing the pattern of computer usage, e.g. typical user behaviour}
- H04L 63/0861: {using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan (cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using biological data H04L9/3231)}
- H04L 2463/082: applying multi-factor authentication
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M)

## Abstract

Techniques are provided for determining two or more user-specific parameters that can be measured or obtained using various methods, and using values of the two or more user-specific parameters to uniquely identify or authenticate an individual. Examples of the user-specific parameters may include biometric parameters, textual-based parameters, a combination of biometric parameters and textual-based parameters, and the like.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A computerized data processing method to control access to consumer devices, the method comprising:
receiving, from one or more microphones configured to collect voice samples of a user, a plurality of user-specific voice samples collected as the user attempts to access a consumer device;
selecting, from the plurality of user-specific voice samples, at least two user-specific voice samples;
determining two or more parameter categories to which the at least two user-specific voice samples belong;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, retrieving, from a reference database, one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, determining whether any of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category; and
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category, denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The computerized data processing method of claim 1, further comprising:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining that the user is experiencing some medical instability or impairment; and
denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The computerized data processing method of claim 1, further comprising:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is already driving the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user is already driving the vehicle, gradually reducing a speed of the vehicle, or disabling an engine of the vehicle.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The computerized data processing method of claim 1, further comprising:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is trying to start the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user trying to start the vehicle, preventing the user from starting the vehicle.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The computerized data processing method of claim 1, further comprising:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that at least one of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches at least one of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category: granting the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The computerized data processing method of claim 5, wherein granting, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
positively authenticating the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is capable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
permitting to continue operating the consumer device;
permitting to withdraw funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to deposit funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to watch a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to record a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to play a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
permitting to access computer resources of the consumer device; or
permitting to use functionalities of the consumer device.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The computerized data processing method of claim 1, wherein denying, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
refusing to positively authenticate the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is incapable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
turning off the consumer device;
preventing the user from withdrawing funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from depositing funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from watching a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from recording a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from playing a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from accessing computer resources of the consumer device; or
preventing the user from using functionalities of the consumer device.

### Claim 8

A computer system comprising:
one or more hardware processors;
a data collector performing: receiving, from one or more microphones configured to collect voice samples of a user, a plurality of user-specific voice samples collected as the user attempts to access a consumer device;
a computer processor performing:
selecting, from the plurality of user-specific voice samples, at least two user-specific voice samples;
determining two or more parameter categories to which the at least two user-specific voice samples belong;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, retrieving, from a reference database, one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, determining whether any of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category; and
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category, denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The computer system of claim 8, wherein the computer processor further performs:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining that the user is experiencing some medical instability or impairment; and
denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The computer system of claim 8, wherein the computer processor further performs:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is already driving the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user is already driving the vehicle, gradually reducing a speed of the vehicle, or disabling an engine of the vehicle.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The computer system of claim 8, wherein the computer processor further performs:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is trying to start the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user trying to start the vehicle, preventing the user from starting the vehicle.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The computer system of claim 8, wherein the computer processor further performs:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that at least one of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches at least one of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category: granting the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The computer system of claim 12, wherein granting, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
positively authenticating the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is capable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
permitting to continue operating the consumer device;
permitting to withdraw funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to deposit funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to watch a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to record a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to play a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
permitting to access computer resources of the consumer device; or
permitting to use functionalities of the consumer device.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The computer system of claim 8, wherein denying, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
refusing to positively authenticate the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is incapable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
turning off the consumer device;
preventing the user from withdrawing funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from depositing funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from watching a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from recording a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from playing a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from accessing computer resources of the consumer device; or
preventing the user from using functionalities of the consumer device.

### Claim 15

One or more non-transitory computer readable storage media storing instructions which, when executed by one or more computer processors, cause performing:
receiving, from one or more microphones configured to collect voice samples of a user, a plurality of user-specific voice samples collected as the user attempts to access a consumer device;
selecting, from the plurality of user-specific voice samples, at least two user-specific voice samples;
determining two or more parameter categories to which the at least two user-specific voice samples belong;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, retrieving, from a reference database, one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category;
for each of the two or more parameter categories, determining whether any of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category; and
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category, denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 15, storing additional instructions for:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining that the user is experiencing some medical instability or impairment; and
denying the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 17 (depends on 15)

The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 15, storing additional instructions for:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is already driving the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user is already driving the vehicle, gradually reducing a speed of the vehicle, or disabling an engine of the vehicle.

### Claim 18 (depends on 15)

The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 15, storing additional instructions for:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that none of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches any of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category:
determining whether the consumer device is a vehicle;
in response to determining that the consumer device is a vehicle:
determining whether the user is trying to start the vehicle; and
in response to determining that the user trying to start the vehicle, preventing the user from starting the vehicle.

### Claim 19 (depends on 15)

The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 15, storing additional instructions for:
in response to determining, for each of the two or more parameter categories, that at least one of the user-specific voice samples, of the at least two user-specific voice samples, matches at least one of the one or more reference voice prints that belong to the parameter category: granting the user access to the consumer device.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 19, wherein granting, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
positively authenticating the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is capable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
permitting to continue operating the consumer device;
permitting to withdraw funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to deposit funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
permitting to watch a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to record a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
permitting to play a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
permitting to access computer resources of the consumer device; or
permitting to use functionalities of the consumer device; and
wherein denying, to the user, access to the consumer device comprises one or more of:
refusing to positively authenticate the user with a security system of the consumer device;
determining that the user is incapable of performing one or more functions with respect to the consumer device, including starting the consumer device, operating the consumer device, or accessing resources of the consumer device;
turning off the consumer device;
preventing the user from withdrawing funds from a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from depositing funds to a bank account using the consumer device;
preventing the user from watching a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from recording a specially-rated television program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from playing a specially-rated program on the consumer device;
preventing the user from accessing computer resources of the consumer device; or
preventing the user from using functionalities of the consumer device.