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Pen-based transponder identity verification system

  • US 20020178369A1
  • Filed: 05/25/2001
  • Published: 11/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for use by a customer to conduct a commercial transaction, the customer being registered and linked with an account for payment, the system comprising:

  • a. a host computer having access to data that links the customer with the customer account;

    b. a first electronic device disposed at a point-of-sate terminal, the first electronic device being digitally linked to the host computer;

    c. a second electronic device that is wireless, the wireless device being carried by the customer, the second electronic device communicating with the first electronic device transmitting data therebetween relative to an identity verification; and

    d. a stylus having at least one sensor, the sensor capturing a digital signature of the customer while the stylus is being used;

    wherein access to the customer account is enabled when the sensed digital signature matches a reference digital signature.

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