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Memory card having a biometric template stored thereon and system for using same

  • US 6,011,858 A
  • Filed: 05/10/1996
  • Issued: 01/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A programmable memory card adapted to hold personal information of a user including a security feature for verifying the true holder of the card, the memory card comprising:

  • application file structure for storing and maintaining personal information of a user for multiple applications; and

    security file structure for restricting access to the personal information in the application file structure, the security file structure comprising a biometric template of a physical characteristic of the user, the security file structure configured such that the user'"'"'s real-time physical characteristic must be matched with the biometric template of the physical characteristic stored in the memory card to verify the true holder of the memory card and gain access to the contents of the application file structure.

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