Patent ID: 8086867
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: G06Q,G07C,G07D,G07F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A process for generating a unique, secure printable identity document and for authenticating the use of the identity document, comprising: generating for an individual an identity certificate incorporating a pointer to biometric data and other identifying data for the individual, and including cryptographically hashed information and an encoded signature; storing said identity certificate and biometric in a reference database; performing a one-to-many biometric data search in a reference database to check said individual's biometric data against biometric data previously stored in said reference database to determine whether said individual has a pre-existing identity already stored in said reference database, and, if said individual's biometric data was not previously stored in said reference database, encoding said individual's identity certificate, wherein the encoding includes generating a barcode; producing a machine-readable encoded identity record incorporating said identity certificate; and authenticating the use of said identity record by comparing said encoded identity with said stored identity certificate to authenticate the individual holding said identity record.