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Apparatus and method for effecting secure physical and commercial transactions in a contactless manner using biometric identity validation

  • US 20030226041A1
  • Filed: 03/27/2003
  • Published: 12/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for effecting secure transactions in a contactless manner, the apparatus comprising:

  • a biometric sensor operable to detect biometric information associated with a user of the apparatus;

    a processor accessible to the biometric sensor, wherein the processor is operable to process the biometric information to verify that the user is authorized to use the apparatus; and

    at least one communications component accessible to the processor for providing contactless communication with an external device, wherein the communication requires verification that the user is authorized.

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