Patent ID: 7823681
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: A61B,B60K,B60W

Abstract:
1. A breath alcohol ignition interlock device, comprising: a 3-D infrared scanning device for performing a biometrics infrared facial scan of an individual positioned proximate to the device and proximate to an ignition of a mechanical device, wherein the a CPU having memory capabilities; 3-D biometrics infrared hard and soft tissue scan images obtained using infrared radiation of at least one authorized operator of the mechanical device stored in the memory; means for comparing the stored infrared hard and soft tissue scan images of an authorized operator of the mechanical device from memory with the real-time scan of the individual obtained using infrared radiation to determine that the individual is one of the authorized operators; a detection device in communication with the CPU to ascertain the presence and amount of a controlled substance consumed by the individual; and an interlock device in communication with the detection device and the CPU, wherein the interlock device prevents operation of the mechanical device when the means for comparing stored hard and soft tissue images with the real-time scan indicates that the individual is not one of the authorized operators and when the detection device indicates the presence and amount of a controlled substance consumed by the individual exceeds a legal limit for the controlled substance.