SUITCASE WITH BIOMETRIC LOCK MECHANISM
First Claim
1. A hard-sided suitcase, the hard-sided suitcase comprising:
- at least two hard-sided shells, wherein the at least two hard-sided shells form storage compartments of the hard-sided suitcase;
a zipper mechanism, wherein the zipper mechanism is utilized to connect the at least two hard-sided shells and to provide access to the storage compartments of the hard-sided suitcase; and
a biometric lock attached to a portion of the at least two hard-sided shells, wherein the biometric lock is configured to lock the zipper mechanism and is utilized to prevent unauthorized access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments, wherein the biometric lock comprises;
a memory device configured to store at least one authorized fingerprint for accessing the suitcase; and
a fingerprint reader, wherein the fingerprint reader is configured to unlock the biometric lock when an authorized fingerprint of the at least one authorized fingerprint is received by the fingerprint reader, and wherein upon unlocking the biometric lock access is provided to the zipper mechanism so as to provide access to the at least one storage compartment of the suitcase.
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Abstract
A suitcase featuring a biometric lock may be provided. The suitcase may include a plurality of hard-sided shells for forming storage compartments of the suitcase. Additionally the suitcase may include a fastening mechanism for connecting the plurality of hard-sided shells. The fastening mechanism may be utilized to provide access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments. The biometric lock of the suitcase may be configured to prevent unauthorized access to one or more storage compartments of the suitcase. The biometric lock may include a memory device configured to store a plurality of fingerprints. Also, the biometric lock may include a biometric reader, which may be configured to receive a fingerprint from a user. The biometric reader may be further configured to unlock the biometric lock when a received fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint of the plurality of stored fingerprints.
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20 Claims
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1. A hard-sided suitcase, the hard-sided suitcase comprising:
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at least two hard-sided shells, wherein the at least two hard-sided shells form storage compartments of the hard-sided suitcase; a zipper mechanism, wherein the zipper mechanism is utilized to connect the at least two hard-sided shells and to provide access to the storage compartments of the hard-sided suitcase; and a biometric lock attached to a portion of the at least two hard-sided shells, wherein the biometric lock is configured to lock the zipper mechanism and is utilized to prevent unauthorized access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments, wherein the biometric lock comprises; a memory device configured to store at least one authorized fingerprint for accessing the suitcase; and a fingerprint reader, wherein the fingerprint reader is configured to unlock the biometric lock when an authorized fingerprint of the at least one authorized fingerprint is received by the fingerprint reader, and wherein upon unlocking the biometric lock access is provided to the zipper mechanism so as to provide access to the at least one storage compartment of the suitcase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A suitcase, the suitcase comprising:
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a plurality of shells for forming storage compartments of the suitcase, wherein the plurality of shells comprise at least two hard-sided shells; a zipper mechanism for connecting the plurality of shells, wherein the zipper mechanism is utilized to provide access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments; and a biometric lock configured to prevent unauthorized access to the at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments, wherein the biometric lock comprises; a memory device configured to store a plurality of fingerprints; and a biometric reader, wherein the biometric reader is configured to receive a fingerprint, wherein the biometric reader is configured to determine if the received fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint of the plurality of stored fingerprints, and wherein the biometric reader is configured to provide access to the zipper mechanism when the received fingerprint matches the stored fingerprint. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A suitcase, the suitcase comprising:
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a plurality of hard-sided shells for forming storage compartments of the suitcase; a fastening mechanism for connecting the plurality of hard-sided shells, wherein the fastening mechanism is utilized to provide access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments; and a biometric lock configured to prevent unauthorized access to the at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments, wherein the biometric lock comprises; a memory device configured to store a plurality of physical identifiers; and a biometric reader, wherein the biometric reader is configured to receive a physical identifier, and wherein the biometric reader is configured to unlock the biometric lock when the received physical identifier matches a stored physical identifier of the plurality of stored physical identifiers. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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