Patent ID: 6104809
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G06K,G06Q

Abstract:
An apparatus for verifying an identification card, said card including an image of an object to be identified on a first portion and a coded representation of an encrypted signal comprising a representation of said image on a second portion, said apparatus comprising:a) a card holding station for receiving said card so that said image is visible to an operator of said apparatus;b) control means for controlling the operation of said apparatus;c) means for reading said coded representation of said signal from said card, when said card is received in said station;d) decoding means, responsive to said reading means for decoding said representation of said signal to provide a decoded signal;e) decrypting means for decrypting said decoded signal to provide a decrypted signal;f) display means responsive to said decrypting means for displaying said representation of said image, said display means being positioned adjacent to said image, whereby comparison of said representation of said image and said image is facilitated.