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US 7,597,250 B2Granted
RFID reader with multiple interfaces
AssigneeDPD Patent Trust Ltd.
InventorDavid Finn
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Abstract
A pocket-size RFID reader apparatus having a contactless interface and a slot for insertion of a contactless smart card fob, and having a biometric sensor, thereby providing two levels of personalization. The apparatus may have a wireless interface; and a slot for insertion of a wireless SD I/O device. The apparatus may have a slot for insertion of an external memory device. The apparatus may have a mechanical connection (contact) interface. The apparatus may also have an RF interface for reading an electronic immobilizer within the apparatus.
Claims21
Method of using an RFID reader comprising:
- providing an RFID reader apparatus having a contactless interface, a slot for insertion of a contactless smart card fob, a biometric interface and a biometric sensor;
- and
- disposing a switch under the biometric sensor for powering up the RFID reader apparatus when the biometric sensor is being used;
- further comprising:
- the RFID reader apparatus can enter several password protected sites or networks with a “Single Sign-on” by comparing a live and a reference fingerprint for authentication and reading the credentials and privileges stored in the contactless smart card fob for authorization to an access restricted site or network;
- and
- updating encrypted keys for access to password protected sites in synchronization with an Internet Atomic Clock.
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