Wearable Earpiece Multifactorial Biometric Analysis System and Method

• US 20180012228A1
• Filed: 07/06/2017
• Published: 01/11/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Bragi GmbH
• Original Assignee: Bragi GmbH
• Inventors: Milevski, Veniamin, Boesen, Peter Vincent
• Granted Patent: US 10,621,583 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 18/00 Pattern recognition
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/202 Interconnection or interaction of plural electronic cash registers [ECR] or to host computer, e.g. network details, transfer of information from host to ECR or from ECR to ECR
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/321 using wearable devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/322 Aspects of commerce using mobile devices [M-devices]
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/40145 Biometric identity checks
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/10 Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/15 Biometric patterns based on physiological signals, e.g. heartbeat, blood flow
• CPC Class Codes: G10L 17/00 Speaker identification or verification techniques
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/1091 Details not provided for in groups H04R1/1008 - H04R1/1083
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2420/07 Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones

Abstract

A system, method and one or more wireless earpieces for authenticating a transaction utilizing one or more wireless earpieces. An indication that the transaction is pending is received by the one or more wireless earpieces. Biometric readings are performed for a user utilizing sensors of the one or more wireless earpieces. The biometric readings are analyzed to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction. The transaction is authenticated in response to determining the biometric readings authorize the user to perform the transaction.

Claims

1. A method for authenticating a transaction utilizing one or more wireless earpieces, the method comprising:

receiving an indication of the one or more wireless earpieces that the transaction is pending;

performing biometric readings for a user utilizing sensors of the one or more wireless earpieces;

analyzing the biometric readings to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction; and

authenticating the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings performed by the one or more wireless earpieces authorize the user to perform the transaction.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the invitation is received from a wireless device associated with the one or more wireless earpieces.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric readings include at least a voice identification.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

rejecting the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings do not authorize the user to perform the transaction.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric readings include voice characteristics, pulse, and temperature.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more wireless earpieces are a pair of wireless earpieces.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the indication is received directly from a point of sale communications device.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric readings are automatically performed in response to the one or more wireless earpieces being worn by the user to authenticate functionality of the one or more wireless earpieces for the user.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the transaction is authorized from an account of the user utilizing secure communications from the one or more wireless earpieces.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric readings include a topographical map of a portion of an ear of the user.

11. A wireless earpiece comprising:

a processor for executing a set of instructions; and

a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are executed to;

receive an indication of the one or more wireless earpieces that the transaction is pending;

perform biometric readings for a user utilizing sensors of the one or more wireless earpieces;

analyze the biometric readings to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction; and

authenticate the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings authorize the user to perform the transaction.

12. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the invitation is received from a wireless device associated with the wireless earpiece.

13. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the biometric readings include a topographical map of a portion of an ear of the user.

14. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

reject the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings do not authorize the user to perform the transaction.

15. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the wireless earpieces is one of a pair of wireless earpieces worn in ears of the user.

16. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the indication is received directly from a point of sale communications device.

17. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

send a communication with information to implement the transaction.

18. The wireless earpiece of claim 11, wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

play alerts to the user regarding the status of the transaction.

19. A wireless earpiece, comprising:

a frame for fitting in an ear of a user;

a logic engine controlling functionality of the wireless earpiece;

a plurality of sensors taking biometric readings of the user,

wherein the logic engine receives an indication of the one or more wireless earpieces that the transaction is pending, analyzes the biometric readings to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction, and authenticates the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings authorize the user to perform the transaction.

20. The wireless earpiece of claim 19, wherein the biometric readings includes at least voice characteristics and topographical mapping of the user.