Patent ID: 7574734
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: G06F,G07C

Abstract:
1. A system for providing access to a controlled resource, said system comprising: a hardware security token including a first cryptographic means and a first biometric verification means configured to allow access to a controlled resource, wherein the security token is configured to perform a first verification attempt of a biometric sample; and a stateless server configured to respond to said security token and including second biometric verification means and second cryptographic means compatible with said first cryptographic means, the second cryptographic means being coupled to said second biometric verification means; wherein the security token is configured to transfer the biometric sample and a biometric processing parameter to the stateless server for a second verification attempt, and wherein the stateless server generates a cryptographic secret using the biometric processing parameter and sends said cryptographic secret to said security token if said second verification attempt is successful.