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Imaging method and device using biometric information for operator authentication

  • US 7,047,418 B1
  • Filed: 11/27/2001
  • Issued: 05/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for authenticating an imaging device operator'"'"'s identity, comprising the steps of:

  • obtaining, from at least one biometric sensor, biometric information indicatingsaid operator'"'"'s identity;

    independently capturing an image with said imaging device, substantially simultaneously with the step of obtaining said biometric information with said at least one biometric sensor;

    storing said biometric information together with said captured image;

    wherein said identity of said operator is authenticated by said stored biometric information.

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