System and method for verifying identity during data entry with a barcode scanner
First Claim
1. A hand-held barcode scanner comprising:
- a fingerprint reader for reading fingerprint data from a digit of an operator of the barcode scanner;
a scanning element for scanning a barcode to generate barcode data; and
a processing system for processing said fingerprint data and said barcode data.
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Abstract
A hand-held barcode scanner includes a fingerprint reader for reading fingerprint data from a digit of an operator of the barcode scanner. Preferably, an operator'"'"'s digit can be comfortably placed on the fingerprint reader while the operator is scanning barcodes. This type of barcode scanner may be used with a system or method for verifying identity during data entry. A system includes the barcode scanner with fingerprint reader; a database storing identification data and fingerprint data for users; and a controller, which is in communication with the scanning element, the fingerprint reader and the database, that compares fingerprint data from a digit placed on the fingerprint reader with the database to obtain an identity of a user and then associates the identity of the user with barcodes scanned by the barcode scanner. The system may activate an alarm if the identity of the operator is not an authorized user.
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21 Claims
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1. A hand-held barcode scanner comprising:
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a fingerprint reader for reading fingerprint data from a digit of an operator of the barcode scanner;
a scanning element for scanning a barcode to generate barcode data; and
a processing system for processing said fingerprint data and said barcode data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for verifying identity during data entry, said system comprising:
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a barcode scanner for scanning barcodes for data entry;
a fingerprint reader fixedly attached to said barcode scanner;
a database comprising identification data for users and fingerprint data for said users; and
a controller, which is in communication with said barcode scanner, said fingerprint reader and said database, that compares fingerprint data from a digit placed on said fingerprint reader with said database to obtain identification data of a user and then associates the identification data with barcodes scanned by said barcode scanner. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for verifying identity during data entry with a barcode scanner, said method comprising:
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monitoring for placement of a digit on a fingerprint reader by an operator of said barcode scanner;
reading fingerprint data of said operator with said fingerprint reader;
determining identification data representing an individual based on said fingerprint data; and
recording said identification data, if any, in association with data entered using said barcode scanner. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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