System and method for providing secure identification solutions

• US 20040066273A1
• Filed: 07/09/2003
• Published: 04/08/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 07/09/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Neology Incorporated (OEP Technologie BV)
• Original Assignee: Neology Incorporated (OEP Technologie BV)
• Inventors: Cortina, Francisco Martinez de Velasco, Rietzler, Manfred
• Granted Patent: US 7,081,819 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/5.1
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/0723 the record carrier comprising an arrangement for non-contact communication, e.g. wireless communication circuits on transponder cards, non-contact smart cards or RFIDs
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/07758 arrangements for adhering the record carrier to further objects or living beings, functioning as an identification tag
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/0776 the adhering arrangement being a layer of adhesive, so that the record carrier can function as a sticker
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/07764 the adhering arrangement making the record carrier attachable to a tire tire temperature or pressur control arrangements, see B60C23/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/10 at least one kind of marking being used for authentication, e.g. of credit or identity cards verification of coded identity or credit cards in mechanisms actuated by them G07F7/12
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/0008 General problems related to the reading of electronic memory record carriers, independent of its reading method, e.g. power transfer
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/32 using wireless devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3278 RFID or NFC payments by means of M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/34 using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3674 involving authentication
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 2220/00 Business processing using cryptography postage metering system using cryptography G06Q2250/05
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/257 electronically G07C9/26 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/0861 using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using biological data H04L9/3231
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/00 Security arrangements; Authentication; Protecting privacy or anonymity
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/06 Authentication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/08 Access security
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/77 Graphical identity
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/80 Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader.

Claims

1. A system of verifying information, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

a radio frequency identification mechanism incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency device.

49. The system of claim 1, wherein the radio frequency identification mechanism includes at least one of:

tamper-proof material;

a bidi-tri-dimensional feature;

a hidden image;

a dot-matrix;

hot stamping;

a moire pattern;

a hot stamped metalized hologram;

microprint;

ultraviolet fluorescence;

light piping;

laser engraving;

metalized striping;

a guilloche pattern;

a cameo effect;

ghost imaging;

a multidimensional hologram;

line artwork;

a photograph;

a colorgram;

a stereogram;

a holomatrix;

an optical variable device;

a combined hologram;

multi-dimensional bar codes; and

security taggant material.

50. The system of claim 1, wherein the radio frequency identification mechanism is subject to at least one of:

a static bending test;

a heat test;

a rigidity test;

a durability test; and

an abrasion test.

2. A method of verifying information, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency identification mechanism;

reading first identification information with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information to determine if a match exists.

51. The method of claim 2, wherein the radio frequency identification mechanism includes at least one of:

tamper-proof material;

a bidi-tri-dimensional feature;

a hidden image;

a dot-matrix;

hot stamping;

a moire pattern;

a hot stamped metalized hologram;

microprint;

ultraviolet fluorescence;

light piping;

laser engraving;

metalized striping;

a guilloche pattern;

a cameo effect;

ghost imaging;

a multidimensional hologram;

line artwork;

a photograph;

a colorgram;

a stereogram;

a holomatrix;

an optical variable device;

a combined hologram;

multi-dimensional bar codes; and

security taggant material.

52. The method of claim 2, wherein the radio frequency identification mechanism is subject to at least one of:

a static bending test;

a heat test;

a rigidity test;

a durability test; and

an abrasion test.

3. A system of verifying registration information of an item, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

an item incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency device.

7. The system of claim 3, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of a person authorized to drive a vehicle;

physical characteristics of a vehicle; and

biometric information of a person authorized to drive a vehicle.

4. A method of verifying registration information of an item, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto the item;

reading the first identification information from the item with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from a user to determine if a match exists.

8. The method of claim 4, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of a person authorized to drive a vehicle;

physical characteristics of a vehicle; and

biometric information of a person authorized to drive a vehicle.

5. A system of verifying registration information of a vehicle, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip; and

a license plate incorporating the radio frequency device.

6. A method of verifying registration information of a vehicle, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto a license plate attached to the vehicle;

reading the first identification information from the license plate with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from a user to determine if a match exists.

9. A system of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

an identification mechanism incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency device.

11. The system of claim 9, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle;

physical characteristics of a vehicle; and

biometric information of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle.

13. The system of claim 9, wherein the identification mechanism is at least one of:

a passport;

a driver'"'"'s license; and

an identification card.

10. A method of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto an identification mechanism;

reading the first identification information from the identification mechanism with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle;

physical characteristics of a vehicle; and

biometric information of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein the identification mechanism is at least one of:

a passport;

a driver'"'"'s license; and

an identification card.

15. A system of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

a communication device incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency device.

17. The system of claim 15, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

biometric information of the individual; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

19. The system of claim 15 wherein the communications device comprises:

a cellular phone;

a personal digital assistant;

a pager;

a personal communications device

16. A method of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto a communications device;

reading the first identification information from the communications device with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

biometric information of the individual; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

20. A system of verifying border crossing control information, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

a radio frequency decal incorporating the radio frequency device attached to at least one item;

a radio frequency card incorporating the radio frequency device tied to an individual connected to the at least one item; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency decal and the radio frequency card.

22. The system of claim 20, wherein the identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

physical characteristics of a vehicle driven by the individual; and

biometric information of the individual;

physical characteristics of the at least one item; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

21. A method of verifying border crossing control information, comprising:

storing identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency decal attached to at least one item;

incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency card tied to an individual connected to the at least one item;

reading the identification information from the radio frequency decal and the radio frequency card with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the identification information from the radio frequency decal and the radio frequency card to determine if a match exists.

23. The method of claim 21, wherein the identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

physical characteristics of a vehicle driven by the individual; and

biometric information of the individual;

physical characteristics of the at least one item; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

24. A system of verifying identification information of an individual at an airport, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

at least one airport identification mechanism incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the radio frequency device.

26. The system of claim 24, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

biometric information of the individual; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

25. A method of verifying identification information of an individual at an airport, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto at least one airport identification mechanism;

reading the first identification information from the at least one identification mechanism with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.

27. The method of claim 25, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of the individual;

biometric information of the individual; and

personal knowledge of the individual.

28. A method of verifying a user is authorized to download a software application, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip, wherein a radio frequency antenna is embedded on the chip;

incorporating the chip into at least one identification device;

reading the first identification information from the at least one identification device with a radio frequency reader;

accepting second identification information from the user;

comparing the first identification information to the second identification information obtained from the user to verify the identification of the user.

29. A system of verifying registration information of a vehicle, comprising;

a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna embedded on a chip;

a identification mechanism incorporating the radio frequency device; and

a radio frequency reader to obtain information from the radio frequency device.

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the identification mechanism is a sticker.

31. The system of claim 29, wherein the identification mechanism is a window sticker.

32. The system of claim 29, wherein the radio frequency device further comprises:

information storage capabilities; and

transmission capabilities.

33. The system of claim 29, wherein the identification mechanism is a retroreflective article.

34. The system of claim 29, wherein the chip is an integrated circuit.

35. A method of verifying registration information of a vehicle, comprising:

storing first identification information on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;

incorporating the chip onto an identification mechanism attached to the vehicle;

reading the first identification information from the identification mechanism with a radio frequency reader; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from a user to determine if a match exists.

36. The method of claim 35, wherein the identification mechanism is a sticker.

37. The method of claim 35, wherein the identification mechanism is a window sticker.

38. The method of claim 35, wherein the radio frequency device further comprises:

information storage capabilities; and

transmission capabilities.

39. The method of claim 35, wherein the identification mechanism is a retroreflective article.

40. The method of claim 35, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of a person authorized to drive a vehicle;

physical characteristics of a vehicle; and

biometric information of a person authorized to drive a vehicle.

41. The method of claim 35, wherein the chip is an integrated circuit.

42. A system of verifying information, comprising;

a retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product comprising an integrated circuit module with a built-in radio frequency identification type integrated circuit and a communication antenna connected to the radio frequency identification type; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the retroreflective integrated circuit product.

44. The system of claim 42, wherein the communication antenna is formed on the reflecting surface of a retroreflective element.

43. A system of verifying information, comprising;

a retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product comprising an integrated circuit module with a built-in integrated circuit, a light retroreflective element, and a carrying layer; and

a radio frequency reader to read information from the retroreflective integrated circuit product.

45. A method of verifying information, comprising:

storing first identification information on a retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product comprising an integrated circuit module with a built-in radio frequency identification type integrated circuit and a communication antenna connected to the radio frequency identification type;

reading first identification information from the retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information to determine if a match exists.

46. The method of claim 45, wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:

physical characteristics of an individual;

biometric information of an individual;

personal knowledge of an individual; and

physical characteristics of an item.

47. The method of claim 45, wherein the communication antenna is formed on the reflecting surface of a retroreflective element.

48. A method of verifying information, comprising:

storing first identification information on a retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product comprising a built-in integrated circuit, a light retroreflective element, and a carrying layer;

reading first identification information from the retroreflective integrated circuit-sealed product; and

comparing the first identification information with second identification information to determine if a match exists.