Universal secure registry
First Claim
1. A secure registry system including:
- a database containing selected data on each of a plurality of entities, a code being stored with at least selected portions of said data for at least selected said entities restricting access to said selected portions to entities defined by each said code;
a processor coupled to the database;
an identity mechanism which permits each entity to securely identify itself to the system;
an input mechanism which determines if an identified entity is authorized to enter data into the database, and permits an authorized entity to enter data into the database;
an access mechanism which permits access requests to be made to said database, each such request including an indication of data requested and at least one of a coded indication of an entity requesting the access and the status of such entity;
an entitlement mechanism, including at least in part said identity mechanism, which determines from at least one of provided coded indication of entity and coded indication of entity status whether an entity is entitled to access the requested data, the mechanism granting access to the requested data if an entity is entitled and denying access if an entity is not entitled; and
a restriction mechanism which permits entities to identify portions of the data relating to them for which there is to be restricted access and to store an appropriate code with each such portion, said restriction mechanism including a change mechanism for permitting an entity identified by said identity mechanism to change entities to whom access is granted for at least selected portions of the data for an entity.
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Abstract
A secure registry system and method for the use thereof are provided which permits secure access to a database containing selected data on a plurality of entities, at least portions of which database has restricted access. Mechanisms are provided for controlling access to restricted access portions of the database are provided, such access being determined by at least one of the identity of the requesting entity and the entity'"'"'s status. A multicharacter public code may be provided which the system can map to provide permit delivery of items, complete telephone calls and perform other functions for entities. The system may also be utilized to locate an individual based on limited biological data. Organizations utilizing the system may have custom software facilitating their access and use of the system.
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12 Claims
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1. A secure registry system including:
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a database containing selected data on each of a plurality of entities, a code being stored with at least selected portions of said data for at least selected said entities restricting access to said selected portions to entities defined by each said code; a processor coupled to the database; an identity mechanism which permits each entity to securely identify itself to the system; an input mechanism which determines if an identified entity is authorized to enter data into the database, and permits an authorized entity to enter data into the database; an access mechanism which permits access requests to be made to said database, each such request including an indication of data requested and at least one of a coded indication of an entity requesting the access and the status of such entity; an entitlement mechanism, including at least in part said identity mechanism, which determines from at least one of provided coded indication of entity and coded indication of entity status whether an entity is entitled to access the requested data, the mechanism granting access to the requested data if an entity is entitled and denying access if an entity is not entitled; and a restriction mechanism which permits entities to identify portions of the data relating to them for which there is to be restricted access and to store an appropriate code with each such portion, said restriction mechanism including a change mechanism for permitting an entity identified by said identity mechanism to change entities to whom access is granted for at least selected portions of the data for an entity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for providing a secure registry system including a database containing selected data on each of a plurality of entities, a code being stored with at least selected portions of said data for at least selected said entities restricting access to said selected portions to entities defined by each said code, the method comprising;
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permitting each entity to securely identify itself, determining if an identified entity is authorized to enter data into the database, and permitting an authorized entity to enter data into the database; permitting access requests to be made to said database, each such request including an indication of data requested and at least one of a coded indication of an entity requesting the access and the status of such entity; determining from at least one of provided coded indication of entity and coded indication of entity status whether an entity is entitled to access the requested data, and granting access to the requested data if an entity is entitled and access being denied if an entity is not entitled; and permitting entities to identify portions of the data relating to them for which there is to be restricted access and to store an appropriate code with each such portion, said act of permitting further comprising permitting an entity to change entities to whom access is granted for at least selected portions of the data for an entity. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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