Method and apparatus for providing biometric information as a signature to a contract
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1. A method, comprising:
- obtaining an electronic version of a contract;
obtaining biometric information from at least one party to the contract; and
associating the biometric information with the contract to uniquely identify the party to the contract.
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Abstract
A method and an apparatus are provided for allowing biometric information to be used as a signature to an electronic contract. The method comprises: obtaining an electronic version of a contract, and obtaining biometric information from at least one party to the contract. Thereafter, the biometric information is associated with the contract to uniquely identify the party to the contract. The apparatus is comprised of an electronic contract and a device adapted for obtaining biometric information from a party to the electronic contract. The apparatus also includes a device for associating the biometric information with the electronic contract.
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1. A method, comprising:
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obtaining an electronic version of a contract;
obtaining biometric information from at least one party to the contract; and
associating the biometric information with the contract to uniquely identify the party to the contract. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus, comprising:
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means for obtaining an electronic version of a contract;
means for obtaining biometric information from at least one party to the contract; and
means for associating the biometric information with the contract to uniquely identify the party to the contract.
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8. An apparatus, comprising:
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an electronic contract;
a device adapted for obtaining biometric information from a party to the electronic contract;
means for associating the biometric information with the electronic contract. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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