CONTROLLED ACCESS TO FUNCTIONALITY OF A WIRELESS DEVICE

• US 20150150121A1
• Filed: 01/26/2015
• Published: 05/28/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Bran Ferren
• Original Assignee: Bran Ferren
• Inventors: FERREN, Bran
• Granted Patent: US 9,778,842 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 726/19
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 13/0065 having a beam-folding prism or mirror
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 13/009 having zoom function
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 3/00 Focusing arrangements of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
• 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 3/02 Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0236 using selection techniques to select from displayed items
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0237 using prediction or retrieval techniques
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/041 Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0412 Digitisers structurally integrated in a display
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0414 using force sensing means to determine a position
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• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04842 Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements G06F3/0482 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0488 using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04883 for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04886 by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/451 Execution arrangements for user interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 2207/1011 Aiming
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/10811 Focalisation
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3276 using a pictured code, e.g. barcode or QR-code, being read by the M-device
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/4012 : Verifying personal identification numbers [PIN]
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/40145 : Biometric identity checks
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 : Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/16 : Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/165 : using facial parts and geometric relationships
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/19 : Sensors therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/20 : Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition recognition of facial expressions G06V40/16
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/45 : Detection of the body part being alive
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/083 : using passwords cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using a predetermined code H04L9/3226
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72448 : with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2250/52 : including functional features of a camera
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 13/239 : using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance H04N13/243 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 13/243 : using three or more 2D image sensors
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/45 : for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/63 : by using electronic viewfinders
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/67 : Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/69 : Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/183 : for receiving images from a single remote source

Abstract

Various embodiments of the invention may be used to verify that a person being authorized by biometric techniques to use a device is a living person and not some form of recording intended to spoof the system. Some embodiments may try to cause a change in a measured biometric feature, and compare images taken before and after the change to verify the change occurred. In some embodiments, multiple stages of verification may be used, either to increase the difficulty of spoofing the security system, or to provide different levels of security for different levels of access to the device'"'"'s functionality.

Claims

1. At least one machine-readable medium comprising instructions that when executed by a machine, cause the machine to perform operations comprising:

receiving a first biometric input of a first type;

performing a first analysis of the first input to determine if the person attempting to use the device is authorized to use the a first level of functionality in the device based on the first analysis;

receiving a second biometric input of a second type different than the first type, wherein the second input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time after the first input has been received, and monitoring of the person by the device via a secondary device;

performing a second analysis of the second biometric input; and

granting access to one or more levels of functionalities associated with the device, wherein the access is granted based on a stage of authorization as determined from the first and second analysis, wherein the state of authorization indicates a level of difficulty in spoofing a security system relating to the device.

2. The machine-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the person is authorized to access the one or more levels of functionalities only if both the first and second analyses indicate the person is so authorized.

3. The machine-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the first analysis comprises a first verification procedure and the second analysis comprises a second verification procedure, wherein the first and second verification procedures are performed to determine whether the first and second biometric inputs are coming from the person or a non-living equipment, wherein the person includes a living person.

4. The machine-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the first and second biometric inputs comprise measurements taken from one or more parts the person'"'"'s physical body, wherein the measurements include detecting one or more of physical shapes of the one or more parts, motions associated with the one or more parts, reflections of light associated with the one or more parts, and sounds associated with the one or more parts, wherein the first and second biometric inputs include a fingerprint or a voice input of the person.

5. The machine-readable medium of claim 4, wherein the first biometric input indicates a first state of the one or more parts, and the second biometric input indicates a second state of the one or more parts, wherein a difference between the first state and the second state represents a voluntary change or an involuntary change, wherein the voluntary change includes an actual or perceived intentional change relating to the one or more parts as caused by the person, and wherein the involuntary change includes an actual or perceived unintentional change relating to the one or more parts.

6. The machine-readable medium of claim 5, wherein the first biometric input includes an unpredictable reading to avoid anticipating subsequent inputs, wherein the difference between the first state and the second state includes an unpredictable change to avoid anticipating subsequent readings of the first and second biometric inputs, and wherein first biometric input and the second biometric input are close together in time to avoid switching between readings relating to the first and second biometric inputs.

7. The machine-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the first biometric input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time, and monitoring of the person by the device via the secondary device.

8. An apparatus comprising:

an electronic device comprising a processor, a memory, and a camera, the device to determine whether a person attempting to use the device is authorized to use the device, wherein the device is to;

receive a first biometric input of a first type;

perform a first analysis of the first input to determine if the person attempting to use the device is authorized to use the a first level of functionality in the device based on the first analysis;

receive a second biometric input of a second type different than the first type, wherein the second input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time after the first input has been received, and monitoring of the person by the device via a secondary device;

perform a second analysis of the second biometric input; and

grant access to one or more levels of functionalities associated with the device, wherein the access is granted based on a stage of authorization as determined from the first and second analysis, wherein the state of authorization indicates a level of difficulty in spoofing a security system relating to the device.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the person is authorized to access the one or more levels of functionalities only if both the first and second analyses indicate the person is so authorized.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first analysis comprises a first verification procedure and the second analysis comprises a second verification procedure, wherein the first and second verification procedures are performed to determine whether the first and second biometric inputs are coming from the person or a non-living equipment, wherein the person includes a living person.

11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first and second biometric inputs comprise measurements taken from one or more parts the person'"'"'s physical body, wherein the measurements include detecting one or more of physical shapes of the one or more parts, motions associated with the one or more parts, reflections of light associated with the one or more parts, and sounds associated with the one or more parts, wherein the first and second biometric inputs include a fingerprint or a voice input of the person.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first biometric input indicates a first state of the one or more parts, and the second biometric input indicates a second state of the one or more parts, wherein a difference between the first state and the second state represents a voluntary change or an involuntary change, wherein the voluntary change includes an actual or perceived intentional change relating to the one or more parts as caused by the person, and wherein the involuntary change includes an actual or perceived unintentional change relating to the one or more parts.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first biometric input includes an unpredictable reading to avoid anticipating subsequent inputs, wherein the difference between the first state and the second state includes an unpredictable change to avoid anticipating subsequent readings of the first and second biometric inputs, and wherein first biometric input and the second biometric input are close together in time to avoid switching between readings relating to the first and second biometric inputs.

14. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first biometric input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time, and monitoring of the person by the device via the secondary device.

15. A method comprising:

receiving a first biometric input of a first type;

performing a first analysis of the first input to determine if the person attempting to use the device is authorized to use the a first level of functionality in the device based on the first analysis;

receiving a second biometric input of a second type different than the first type, wherein the second input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time after the first input has been received, and monitoring of the person by the device via a secondary device;

performing a second analysis of the second biometric input; and

granting access to one or more levels of functionalities associated with the device, wherein the access is granted based on a stage of authorization as determined from the first and second analysis, wherein the state of authorization indicates a level of difficulty in spoofing a security system relating to the device.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the person is authorized to access the one or more levels of functionalities only if both the first and second analyses indicate the person is so authorized.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the first analysis comprises a first verification procedure and the second analysis comprises a second verification procedure, wherein the first and second verification procedures are performed to determine whether the first and second biometric inputs are coming from the person or a non-living equipment, wherein the person includes a living person.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the first and second biometric inputs comprise measurements taken from one or more parts the person'"'"'s physical body, wherein the measurements include detecting one or more of physical shapes of the one or more parts, motions associated with the one or more parts, reflections of light associated with the one or more parts, and sounds associated with the one or more parts, wherein the first and second biometric inputs include a fingerprint or a voice input of the person.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the first biometric input indicates a first state of the one or more parts, and the second biometric input indicates a second state of the one or more parts, wherein a difference between the first state and the second state represents a voluntary change or an involuntary change, wherein the voluntary change includes an actual or perceived intentional change relating to the one or more parts as caused by the person, and wherein the involuntary change includes an actual or perceived unintentional change relating to the one or more parts.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the first biometric input includes an unpredictable reading to avoid anticipating subsequent inputs, wherein the difference between the first state and the second state includes an unpredictable change to avoid anticipating subsequent readings of the first and second biometric inputs, and wherein first biometric input and the second biometric input are close together in time to avoid switching between readings relating to the first and second biometric inputs, wherein the first biometric input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time, and monitoring of the person by the device via the secondary device.

21. The method of claim 15, wherein the first biometric input is initiated via at least one of manual triggering by the person, automatic triggering by the device upon passing of a predetermined amount of time, and monitoring of the person by the device via the secondary device.