System and Method for Disabling Secure Access to an Electronic Device Using Detection of a Unique Motion

• US 20140059673A1
• Filed: 03/15/2013
• Published: 02/27/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sensible Vision Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Sensible Vision Incorporated
• Inventors: Azar, Cyrus, Brostoff, George
• Granted Patent: US 9,594,894 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 726/19
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 18/28 Determining representative reference patterns, e.g. by averaging or distorting; Generating dictionaries
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/316 by observing the pattern of computer usage, e.g. typical user behaviour
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/32 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/40 by quorum, i.e. whereby two or more security principals are required
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2101 Auditing as a secondary aspect
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2111 Location-sensitive, e.g. geographical location, GPS
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2137 Time limited access, e.g. to a computer or data
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2139 Recurrent verification
• CPC Class Codes: G06T 7/0012 Biomedical image inspection
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 10/772 Determining representative reference patterns, e.g. averaging or distorting patterns; Generating dictionaries
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/172 Classification, e.g. identification
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/37 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/0861 using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using biological data H04L9/3231
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/18 Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

Abstract

A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as facial recognition and a screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time except when a unique or individualized motion is detected.

Claims

1. A biometric recognition system for providing security for an electronic device comprising:

a digital camera having a field of view for providing at least one biometric image from a user of the electronic device;

at least one processor configured for use with the electronic device for comparing a biometric image to both to both biometric image data and a user selected screen gesture stored in a database; and

providing access to the electronic device when both the biometric image data and screen gesture are authenticated except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.

2. A facial biometric recognition system as in claim 1, wherein the electronic device is one from the group of personal computer, personal digital assistant, mobile telephone or gaming device.

3. An electronic device using facial biometric security for providing access comprising:

a digital camera for providing first authentication credentials based on at least one user image;

a touch screen for entering second authentication credentials based on user input data;

a memory for storing the first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials;

a microprocessor for comparing the first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials to data stored in a database; and

wherein the user is granted access to the electronic device after the user is authenticated with valid first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.

4. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein a data entry area on the touch screen can be dynamically moved for preventing recognition of previously entered data through finger residue.

5. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the second authenticating credentials are a screen gesture.

6. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the second authentication credentials are a predetermined sequence of symbols selected by the user.

7. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the symbols are a plurality of shapes.

8. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein a data entry area on the touch screen can be moved in order to prevent recognition of finger residue.

9. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the database is within the electronic device.

10. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the database is in a cloud accessed via the Internet.

11. An electronic device as in claim 3, wherein the electronic device is one from the group of a personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone or gaming device.

12. A facial biometric recognition system for providing security for an electronic device comprising:

a digital camera having a field of view for providing at least one facial biometric image from a user of the electronic device for establishing a first security factor;

a touch screen for enabling the user to enter data for establishing a second security factor;

at least one processor associated with the electronic device for comparing the first factor and second factor to data stored in a database; and

providing access to the electronic device when both the biometric image data and screen gesture are authenticated except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.

13. A facial biometric recognition system as in claim 12, wherein the electronic device is one from the group of personal computer, personal digital assistant, mobile telephone or gaming device.

14. An electronic device using facial biometric security for providing access comprising:

a digital camera for providing first authentication credentials based on at least one user image;

a touch screen for entering second authentication credentials based on user input data;

a memory for storing the first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials;

a microprocessor for comparing the first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials to data stored in a database; and

wherein the user is granted access to the electronic device after the user is authenticated with valid first authentication credentials and second authentication credentials except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.

15. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein a data entry area on the touch screen can be dynamically moved for preventing recognition of previously entered data through finger residue.

16. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the second authenticating credentials are a screen gesture.

17. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the second authentication credentials are a predetermined sequence of symbols selected by the user.

18. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the symbols are a plurality of shapes.

19. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein a data entry area on the touch screen can be moved in order to prevent recognition of finger residue.

20. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the database is within the electronic device.

21. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the database is in a cloud accessed via the Internet.

22. An electronic device as in claim 14, wherein the electronic device is one from the group of a personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone or gaming device.

23. A non-transitory computer readable medium having computer readable instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor in an electronic device to perform a method comprising the steps of:

using a plurality of facial biometric images as a first authentication factor provided from a digital imaging device input into a memory;

dynamically placing a data enter area on a touch screen based upon previous used data enter area positions;

using the touch screen to enter a second authentication factor from the user;

utilizing at least one processor for authenticating the identity of the user using a the first authentication factor and second authentication factor with information stored in a database; and

denying use of the electronic device if no user authentication is made within a predetermined time period except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the at least one biometric image.

24. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, further comprising the step of:

entering a screen gesture as the second authentication.

25. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, further comprising the step of:

entering a sequence of symbols displayed on the touch screen as the second authentication.

26. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, further comprising the step of:

displaying a group of shapes as the symbols.

27. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, further comprising the step of:

including the database in the electronic device.

28. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, further comprising the step of:

including the database in a cloud accessed via the Internet.

29. A non-transitory computer readable medium as in claim 23, wherein the electric device is one from the group of:

personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone or gaming device a mobile telephone.

30. A method for providing security to an electronic device comprising the steps of:

displaying an authentication screen;

providing data from at least one camera for providing biometric authentication data;

providing user input data to a touch screen display;

comparing the biometric authentication data to information stored in a database;

comparing the user input data to information stored in a database;

determining if the user is authenticated;

inputting authentication credentials into an application run on the electronic device if the user is authenticated; and

granting access to the electronic device except when the electronic device detects a unique motion for disabling use of the biometric authentication data.

31. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

using the user'"'"'s face as the biometric authentication data.

32. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

using a screen gesture as the user input data.

33. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

using a predetermined sequence of symbols displayed on the touch screen display.

34. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

displaying a plurality of shapes as the symbols on the touch screen display.

35. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

moving a data entry area displayed on the touch screen display for preventing recognition of previously entered data though residue left on the touch screen display.

36. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

providing a tolerant factor by selecting either of the biometric authentication data or the user input for granting access to the electronic device if the comparison is within a predetermined tolerance.

37. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

including the database in the electronic device.

38. A method for providing security as in claim 30, further comprising the step of:

including the database in a cloud accessed via the Internet.

39. A method for providing security as in claim 30, wherein the electric device is one from the group of:

personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone or gaming device a mobile telephone.