Patent ID: 8756680
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: G06F,G06K,G06Q,G07C,G07F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A biometric smart card for biometric identification or authorization of a user, the biometric smart card comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate is transparent to biometric information and has a Young's modulus of at least 50 GPa and a thickness of up to about 0.5 mm, and wherein the substrate forms a first outer surface of the biometric smart card; a protective cover, the protective cover forming a second outer surface of the biometric smart card opposite the first surface a biometric sensor, wherein the biometric sensor is disposed flush with the first outer surface or between the first outer surface and the protective cover and adjacent to the substrate such that the biometric sensor receives the biometric information through the substrate; a microprocessor in communication with the biometric sensor, wherein the microprocessor is disposed between the transparent substrate and the protective cover, and wherein the microprocessor authenticates or identifies the user based upon the biometric information received by the biometric sensor; and a power management system in communication with the biometric sensor and the microprocessor, wherein the power management system provides power to the biometric sensor and the microprocessor.