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Security access method and apparatus

  • US 6,877,097 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2001
  • Issued: 04/05/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable biometric device, for use by a designated person in combination with a device or service accessible via at least one of a plurality of unique access, comprising:

  • a biometric sensor for reading a biometric characteristic of a person dependent upon the person presenting said biometric characteristic to the biometric sensor;

    a digital encoder for encoding a reading of the biometric characteristic, from the biometric sensor, to provide an encoded description of the biometric characteristic;

    a processor responsive to the encoded description of the presented biometric characteristic for determining if the biometric characteristic is predesignated for accessing a device or service, and if so, selecting the authorization code for accessing said device or service;

    a wireless transceiver for transmitting the selected authorization code;

    whereby said designated person, exclusive of an other person, is able to choose which device or service of a plurality of devices and/or services to access by providing different biometric characteristics.

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