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Method of encoding identification cards and verifying such encoded identification cards, and apparatus for carrying out such a method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-02-26
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Granted: 1998-10-20
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Expires: 2014-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A method of codifying and comparing an identification card includes imprinting the identification card with a selected fingerprint of the owner which upon match with a corresponding natural fingerprint of the owner opens the access to a terminal that stores another fingerprint of the owner. If a comparison of this stored fingerprint matches also the corresponding natural fingerprint of the owner, the identification card is cleared for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfons Behnke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:50
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/25; G07C9/26; G07C9/257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of verifying the authenticity of a person using an identification card, comprising the steps of: scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of a person by a fingerprint sensor; selecting at least one of the fingerprints for use as a key code for storage on the identification card and registration in a storage unit; selecting at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code and registration in the storage unit; upon insertion of the identification card in a terminal, comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined by the terminal; and reading a fingerprint of the person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for authentication of the identification card when a positive match is determined between the fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of verifying the authenticity of a person using an identification card, comprising the steps of: scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of a person by a fingerprint sensor; selecting at least one of the fingerprints for use as a key code for storage on the identification card and registration in a storage unit; selecting at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code and registration in the storage unit; upon insertion of the identification card in a terminal, comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined by the terminal; and reading a fingerprint of the person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for authentication of the identification card when a positive match is determined between the fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said scanning step includes scanning all fingers of both hands of the person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the key code is based on selection of a plurality of specific fingers of the person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the identification code is stored in the storage unit in the form of a central database which is connected on-line to a fingerprint sensing and comparing device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the key code is stored in a hologram.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of identifying the owner of an article such as painting, porcelain, valuable prints and other objects of art; comprising the steps of: scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of the owner by a fingerprint sensor; selecting at least one of the fingerprints for use as a key code for storage on the article and registration in a storage unit; selecting at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code and registration in the storage unit; comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined; and reading a fingerprint of a person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for determination of existence of a positive match between the person's fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of identifying the owner of an article such as painting, porcelain, valuable prints and other objects of art; comprising the steps of: scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of the owner by a fingerprint sensor; selecting at least one of the fingerprints for use as a key code for storage on the article and registration in a storage unit; selecting at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code and registration in the storage unit; comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined; and reading a fingerprint of a person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for determination of existence of a positive match between the person's fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for verifying the authenticity of a person using an identification card, comprising: a fingerprint sensor for scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of a person; a storage unit registering at least one of the fingerprints selected as a key code and printed on an identification card, and registering at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code; and a comparator for comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined by the terminal, and reading a fingerprint of the person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for authentication of the identification card when a positive match is determined between the fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for verifying the authenticity of a person using an identification card, comprising: a fingerprint sensor for scanning and storing a plurality of fingerprints of a person; a storage unit registering at least one of the fingerprints selected as a key code and printed on an identification card, and registering at least one of the remaining fingerprints for use as identification code; and a comparator for comparing in a first verification phase the key code with the registered fingerprint in the storage unit for initiation of an identification process when a positive match is determined by the terminal, and reading a fingerprint of the person for comparison in a second verification phase with the registered identification code for authentication of the identification card when a positive match is determined between the fingerprint and the identification code.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the sensor has a main body formed with an arched sensor surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the sensor surface is drum-shaped and rotatable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the sensor surface is made of a band-shaped transparent film.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 7, and further comprising a cleaning bath, said sensor surface of the main body traveling through the cleaning bath after taking of the fingerprints.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 7, placed in a room with an entrance being lockable by a signal as soon as one of the first and second verification phases results in a mismatch of fingerprints.
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