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Web-based, biometric authentication system and method

  • US 20010000045A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2000
  • Published: 03/15/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1998
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for providing biometric authentication, the system using a Web cloud as a communication medium, the system comprising:

  • at least one Web client station linked to the Web cloud, the Web client station providing selected live data respecting biometric characteristics of an individual who is using the Web client station;

    at least one Web server station linked to the Web cloud, access of the Web server station via the Web cloud being sought by the individual using the Web client station and being dependent on authentication of the individual; and

    an authentication center linked to at least one of the Web client and Web server stations so as to receive the live data, the authentication center having records of biometric data of one or more enrolled individuals, the authentication center providing for comparison of the live data with selected records, the comparison being to determine whether the live data sufficiently matches the selected records as to authenticate the individual seeking access.

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