BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- authenticating, at a personal identification device, a biometric input of a user of the personal identification device based on a biometric template of the user stored at the personal identification device; and
sending, from the personal identification device, data associated with funds of the user to a receiving party such that the receiving party receives funds based on the data associated with the funds when the biometric input of the user is authentic.
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Abstract
The invention is directed towards methods, systems and apparatuses, see FIG. 1, (100) for providing secure and private interactions. The invention provides capability for verifying the identity of a party initiating an electronic interaction with another party through data input module (140) which is verified by the identity verification module (150), which further includes a self-destruct mechanism (153). Embodiments of the invention include secure methods for conducting transactions and for limiting the transfer and distribution of personal data to only those data that are absolutely necessary for the completion of the transactions. The invention facilitates the transfer of additional personal data contingent upon an agreement that appropriately compensates the provider of the personal data.
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1 Claim
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1. A method, comprising:
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authenticating, at a personal identification device, a biometric input of a user of the personal identification device based on a biometric template of the user stored at the personal identification device; and sending, from the personal identification device, data associated with funds of the user to a receiving party such that the receiving party receives funds based on the data associated with the funds when the biometric input of the user is authentic.
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