Biometric authentication lock machine

• US 20080024272A1
• Filed: 07/22/2007
• Published: 01/31/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael Fiske
• Original Assignee: Michael Fiske
• Inventors: Fiske, Michael
• Application Number:
  US11/880,486
• Publication Number:
  US 20080024272A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/5.83
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 2047/0023 Nuts or nut-like elements moving along a driven threaded axle
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 2047/0024 Cams
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 2047/0062 by generator
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 47/0002 with electromagnets
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 47/0004 said core being linearly movable
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 47/0012 with rotary electromotors actuators with rotary electromotors per se H02K7/06, H02K23/68
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 47/0603 the detent moving rectilinearly
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 67/00 Padlocks permutation locks E05B37/00; Details thereof
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/32 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/34 involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00563 using personal physical data of the operator, e.g. finger prints, retinal images, voicepatterns
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/33 by means of a password
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/37 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• CPC Class Codes: Y04S 40/20 Information technology specific aspects, e.g. CAD, simulation, modelling, system security

Abstract

Biometric Authentication Lock Mechanism, called BALM, is a novel fingerprint enabled lock mechanism for bike locks, lockboxes, handguns, luggage, briefcases, desk drawers, cash registers, gym lockers and padlocks. Until BALM, mechanical locks required a key, a combination number, or an access code. Furthermore, most of these locks utilized a tumbler. BALM enables customers to open their lock with only their finger. With BALM, there are no more keys to lose, or combination numbers to forget.

Claims

1. A lock machine, comprising:

(A) a biometric authentication system,

(B) a power supply,

(C) an electronic to mechanical transducer in a lock mechanism.

2. The machine in claim 1 wherein the biometric authentication algorithms are executed on a single hardware chip.

3. The machine in claim 1 wherein said biometric authentication is fingerprint authentication.

4. The machine in claim 1 wherein said transducer uses a motor.

5. The machine in claim 4 wherein said motor turns a cam that moves a lock cylinder in and out of a lock shaft.

6. The machine in claim 1 wherein said transducer is a solenoid.

7. The machine in claim 6 wherein said solenoid moves a lock cylinder in and out of a lock shaft.

8. The machine in claim 1 wherein said power supply uses at least one of:

a battery, a spring, a solar cell, a magnet, a fuel cell, DC power, AC power.

9. The machine in claim 1 wherein said biometric authentication system operates in a handheld device.

10. The machine in claim 1 where said biometric authentication system operates in a separate device that wirelessly transmits a passcode to the lock mechanism.

11. The machine in claim 1 wherein said machine provides security in a product selected from one of the categories comprising:

Autos, General Purpose Security, Law Enforcement &

Defense, Home Hazard Safety, Travel, Office &

Commercial, and Rental Space, Houses, Condominium, Hotels and other buildings.

12. A method of providing security, comprising:

(A) using biometric authentication,

(B) providing a power supply,

(C) and using an electronic to mechanical transducer in a lock mechanism.

13. The method in claim 12 wherein the biometric authentication algorithms are executing on a single hardware chip.

14. The method in claim 12 wherein said biometric authentication is fingerprint authentication.

15. The method in claim 12 wherein said transducer has a motor.

16. The method in claim 15 wherein said motor turns a cam that moves a lock cylinder in and out of a lock shaft.

17. The method in claim 12 wherein said transducer has a solenoid.

18. The method in claim 17 wherein said solenoid moves a lock cylinder in and out of a lock shaft.

19. The method in claim 12 wherein said power supply uses at least one of:

a battery, a spring, a solar cell, a magnet, a fuel cell, DC power, AC power.

20. The method in claim 12 wherein said biometric authentication system operates in a handheld device.

21. The method in claim 12 wherein it is providing security in a product selected from one of the categories comprising:

Autos, General Purpose Security, Law Enforcement &

Defense, Home Hazard Safety, Travel, Office &

Commercial, and Rental Space, Houses, Condominium, Hotels and other buildings.

22. The method in claim 12 wherein said biometric authentication system operates in a separate device that wirelessly transmits a passcode to said lock mechanism.