Patent ID: 8442277
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for authenticating an identity of an authorized custodian of a dependent individual visiting a facility, the method comprising: providing a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer program code stored thereon, wherein said computer program code is specifically configured to cause one or more computer processing devices to perform one or more of the following operations when performing the computer program code: establishing a first profile comprising an image of the dependent individual and an image of an iris of the dependent individual; establishing a second profile comprising an image of the authorized custodian of the dependent individual and an image of an iris of the authorized custodian, wherein establishing the second profile comprises: storing in a database the first profile of the dependent individual and the second profile of the authorized custodian of the dependent individual, where the second profile of the authorized custodian is associated with the first profile in the database; capturing an image of an iris of an individual attempting to accompany the dependent individual when the dependent individual exits the facility; and verifying, prior to allowing the dependent individual to exit the facility, that the individual attempting to accompany the dependent individual is the authorized custodian of the dependent individual, wherein verifying comprises: