Remote control with the fingerprint recognition capability
First Claim
1. A method for controlling access to a television set using a remote control unit having a finger verification device, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) placing at least one finger on said remote control unit for scanning;
(b) obtaining fingerprint data indicative of said scanned finger;
(c) comparing the fingerprint data to predetermined reference data to establish a finger match; and
, (d) if a match is established, providing a number of channels associated with said scanned finger.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and system for controlling access to a television set using a remote control unit having a finger verification means. The method includes the steps of: placing at least one finger on the remote control unit for scanning; obtaining fingerprint data indicative of the scanned finger; comparing the fingerprint data to predetermined reference data to establish a fingerprint match; and, if a match is established, providing access to a number of channels associated with the scanned finger. The system includes a fingerprint reader for generating fingerprint data; a processor programmed to prompt the user to enter fingerprint data; and, a fingerprint recognition means for verifying that the user is an authorized user of the remote control apparatus.
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1. A method for controlling access to a television set using a remote control unit having a finger verification device, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) placing at least one finger on said remote control unit for scanning;
(b) obtaining fingerprint data indicative of said scanned finger;
(c) comparing the fingerprint data to predetermined reference data to establish a finger match; and
,(d) if a match is established, providing a number of channels associated with said scanned finger. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for controlling the access to a television set using a remote control unit having a finger verification device, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) prompting said user to place at least one finger on said remote control unit for scanning;
(b) recognizing said scanned finger and storing a number of channels associated with the at least one finger to generate finger reference data;
(c) placing at least one finger on the finger verification device of said remote control unit to generate fingerprint data;
(d) comparing the fingerprint data to said finger reference data to establish a fingerprint match; and
,(e) if a match is established, providing the number of said channels associated with said placed finger. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A remote control device for verifying a user'"'"'s finger identity in order to selectively change the channel displayed on a television set, comprising:
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a fingerprint reader for generating fingerprint data;
a processor programmed to prompt said user to enter fingerprint data; and
,a fingerprint recognition means for verifying that said user is an authorized user of said remote control device. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A remote control device for verifying a user'"'"'s fingerprint identity in order to change selectively the channel displayed on a television set, comprising:
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an input means for prompting said user to place at least one finger on said remote control device for scanning;
a processor; and
,a fingerprint recognition means controlled by said processor for verifying that said user is an authorized user of said remote control device based upon an indication that said scanned finger data matches predetermined fingerprint reference data. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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