Patent ID: 6028950
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: G06F,G06K,G07C

Abstract:
A method for making a purchase through a set-top box, comprising the steps of:(a) prompting an operator to make a purchase through the set-top box;(b) providing fingerprint data from the operator to the set-top box;(c) obtaining account information of the operator associated with a selected card, the card being one of a credit card, debit card, and a smart card;(d) conveying the account information to a remote location;(e) comparing the fingerprint data to stored fingerprint data of the operator; and(f) in the event that the fingerprint data provided to the set-top box matches the stored fingerprint data of the operator within predetermined parameters, billing the account of the operator associated with the selected card for any purchases that are made.