Wireless universal serial bus memory key with fingerprint authentication
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1. A method for using a wireless universal serial bus (USB) memory key with a fingerprint sensor, comprising:
- capturing a fingerprint of a user with the fingerprint sensor in the USB memory key to authenticate the user; and
if the captured fingerprint indicates that the user is authorized, using the wireless USB memory key to wirelessly control computing equipment in a system.
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Abstract
A wireless universal serial bus (USB) memory key with fingerprint authentication capabilities is provided. The USB memory key contains memory for storing data files. A fingerprint sensor in the wireless USB memory key is used to capture user fingerprints. Wireless transceiver circuitry in the USB memory key allows the memory key to be used to control external equipment. Following successful user authentication using the fingerprint sensor, the memory key may be used to wirelessly control door locks and other equipment.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for using a wireless universal serial bus (USB) memory key with a fingerprint sensor, comprising:
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capturing a fingerprint of a user with the fingerprint sensor in the USB memory key to authenticate the user; and
if the captured fingerprint indicates that the user is authorized, using the wireless USB memory key to wirelessly control computing equipment in a system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A wireless universal serial bus (USB) memory key with fingerprint authentication, comprising:
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memory for storing data;
a USB interface for supporting USB communications;
a fingerprint sensor;
a radio-frequency (RF) transceiver for supporting wireless communications; and
control circuitry connected to the memory, USB interface, fingerprint sensor, and RF transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for using a universal serial bus (USB) memory key with a fingerprint sensor to provide email to a user, comprising:
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using the USB memory key to automatically download email messages over the internet;
storing the downloaded email messages in memory in the USB memory key;
using the fingerprint sensor to capture a fingerprint of the user;
authenticating the user using the captured fingerprint; and
if the user is authenticated successfully, using the USB memory key to provide the user with access to the stored email messages. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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