Abstract:
The present invention describes a self activated biometrics identification device, which becomes active only when the biometrics of the bearer of the card matches the biometric data embedded in the card. Upon touching the card with a finger, the card scans the fingerprint of the user and analyzes the DNA from his or her epidermis to match it with the information encoded and embedded in the card itself. If the match is positive, the card becomes active and can be used for identification purposes, or make transactions with complete security.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    This method and device describes the means for a secure and non falsifiable Self-Activated Identification device with means to tie the physical persona with the data on the ID device, that can be used as credit card, driving license, voting card, passport or any other type of document which requires a safe and highly secure means to identify the bearer of the ID device, either to allow him access access to protected areas, or to grant and limit the bearer permission to enter a country, or to perform commercial and banking transactions by using a device more secure than those in existence at the present time. 
         [0002]    Historically, identification devices have incorporated means to identify the user either passively, via a photo attached to the ID device, or actively via communication means that connect to a remote centralized storage means in which the information of the owner of the ID device is kept for verification purposes. To use it in the second form, the owner of the ID device has to connect the card to a remotely located database for comparison and verification purposes. This creates huge security problems due to the fact that said database is stored at the remote location and therefore may be compromised, stolen or falsified. It also creates problems of miscommunication, logging jams, failed data access, and many others. 
         [0003]    Besides those problems, the two-prong approach creates a situation where, by the single act of either stealing the ID device or by compromising the database, the falsification or misuse of such documents may be accomplished rather easily since there are no means to tie the physical persona with the data on the ID device. It suffices to steal a ID device and the passwords to be able to use it. That is why there are so many cases of identities being stolen and many millions of dollars lost every year around the world. 
         [0004]    The present invention describes a device which is standalone and self-activated via the biometric data of the owner. The device&#39;s integrated biometric data is in encrypted format and in the OFF position, therefore inaccessible, until the owner presses his or her finger on a special area of the ID device that contains a sensor capable of sampling and reading the biometric data immediately. 
         [0005]    According to the present invention when the owner of the device applies pressure with a finger, for example, the internal microprocessing devices (CPU) of the ID device process the information on the spot and make an immediate sampling and comparison between the biometric data etched on the ID device in encrypted format and the biometric data of the bearer of the ID device. If the biometric data is a match then the digital software will activate the ID device to the ON position for a limited length of time. If the match is negative, the ID device remains inactive and in the OFF position and therefore unusable and unfalsifiable. 
         [0006]    This invention will prove advantageous because it avoids the usual problems derived from the misuse of the physical ID device, and/or the compromising of the databases remotely located to which many people have access. If somebody were to steal the ID device of the present invention, for example, the ID device itself could not be activated without a biometric data match. Therefore it would be useless. And the databases cannot be compromised because all of the biometric information is stored in the ID device itself and accessible only by activating the ID device itself. 
         [0007]    This invention will prove specially advantageous in countries at war or in time of emergencies, or in countries where the communication networks are at a premium since the ID device is standalone and it doesn&#39;t depend on any external source to work. 
         [0008]    The present invention comprises a more reliable and efficient means to secure the identity of the owner than earlier devices and methods. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0009]    The present invention describes a self activated biometrics identification device, which becomes active only when the biometrics of the bearer of the card matches the biometric data embedded in the card. 
     
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]    The present invention will be clearly understood by the detailed explanation found herewith, along with the drawings provided. 
           [0011]      FIG. 1 . Is a drawing of the preferred embodiment of an ID device ( 1 ), with a views of the front and the back of the card in the OFF position. 
           [0012]      FIG. 2 . Is a drawing of some of the elements incorporated into the ID device, a microprocessing device ( 2 ), a storage device ( 3 ), a battery ( 4 ), and a traditional magnetic strip ( 5 ). 
           [0013]      FIG. 3 . Is a drawing some of the biometric elements which would be captured and stored within the card itself in the form of data, such as fingerprint ( 6 ), DNA profile ( 7 ), and a photograph of the subject ( 8 ). 
           [0014]      FIG. 4 . A sample drawing of the electronic circuit ( 9 ) which turns the ID device ON and OFF when the sensor ( 10 ) is pressed and a microprocessing device ( 2 ) matches the information found in the storage device ( 3 ). 
           [0015]      FIG. 5 . A sample drawing of the activity triggered by pressing on the sensor ( 10 ) of the card, which sends the signal to the microprocessor ( 2 ) to make a match between the biometrics of the bearer, with the information kept on the storage device ( 3 ). 
           [0016]      FIG. 6 . A drawing of the ID device as it switches from an OFF ( 11 ) condition to an ON condition ( 12 ) to reveal all the information concealed. Includes an image projection means ( 13 ), that projects and shows the photo of the bearer, the name and personal information, and other biometric data ( 14 ). 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
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             1. An ID device ( 1 ) with at least one storage means ( 3 ) to store digital information of the biometric data of the owner, which can be permanently attached or embedded on the Identification device itself. Said information will be used as a key to activate the device. The device will be in OFF position by default. 
             2. The ID device ( 1 ) will also contain in encrypted form traditional information required by the Issuer of the document, such as name of the company, address, account numbers, passwords, etcetera, ( 5 ). 
             3. Said storage means ( 3 ) is connected to an microprocessing device means ( 2 ) and also to a sensor means embedded in the ID device ( 10 ). Those means will work together to exchange and compare the data kept in the storage means ( 3 ) with the biometric data detected by the sensor on the spot. 
             4. The microprocessing device ( 2 ) will control a digital switch ( 9 ) which will act as a trigger for the circuit to be completed only when the biometric data comparison is a match, and will force the device to be turned ON. 
             5. The device comprises means to provide electric power to the microprocessing device. These means may be, for example, a small battery placed alongside the grid. ( 4 ) 
             6. Means for the issuer of the ID device to acquire a blueprint of the biometric data from the device user ( FIG. 3 ), such as a fingerprint ( 6 ), a DNA strand ( 7 ), and a photography of the bearer ( 8 ). 
             7. Means for the issuer to make a digital record of said biometric data and hardwire it into the microprocessing device of the card. ( 2 ) 
             8. Means for the issuer to include and store said record of the biometric data in the storage and processing means ( 3 ) which is embedded in the ID device. 
             9. Said storage means will be connected to an internal device which will control if ID device is ON or OFF. ( 9 ) 
             10. A section of the ID device will be covered with an overlay of sensor material that will allow the biometric data of the owner to be sampled analyzed and compared. ( 10 ) 
             11. When the owner touches on the sensor material overlay with his or her skin, the ID device instantly collects a biological sampling of the skin, and scans the friction ridges of the finger. 
             12. The software of the microprocessor embedded in the ID device ( 2 ) then compares the biometric data to the digital information etched in the storage means of the ID device. ( 3 ) 
             13. If the information etched in the storage means of the ID device matches the information detected by the sensor overlay, then it will close the circuit of the switch in the microprocessor ( 9 ) and thus activate the ID device ( 11 ) and change it from the OFF position to the ON position ( 12 ). Otherwise the ID device will remain in the OFF position ( 14 ). 
             14. If activated, the ID device would then be readable and usable and could be used as usual as an Identification Card, either to enter a restricted space, to open locks, for a normal financial transaction, or any other purpose. 
             15. Additionally, the software could also activate other possible elements of the ID device, such as a small screen on the ID device so as to show a digital image of the owner of the ID device. ( 13 ) and personal data ( 14 ) 
             16. A true identification of the owner of the ID device would be thus secured in several levels,
           a. DNA blueprint   b. One of ten fingerprints,   c. Photo of the owner,   d. Retinal grid,   making it thus impossible to duplicate or to be compromised since only the true owner of the ID device with the correct biometric data code would be able to activate the ID device itself   
         
             17. Once it activates the ID device, the software turns on an internal timer. After the specified time elapses the code deactivates automatically the ID device again—move it to the OFF position. 
           
         
       
     
         [0039]    This method and device will prove specially advantageous agencies where a highly secure ID is required, such as in passports, where the identification of the owner is crucial to combat terrorists activities. 
         [0040]    It will prove advantageous also to credit card companies, banks, and other type of institutions and companies which have a urgent need to issue non falsifiable means of identification. 
         [0041]    The present invention will prove advantageous also because the biometric data activation doesn&#39;t require ANY modification to the authorization networks already in place, since it is an independent and standalone device that can be implemented in existing devices. It requires only the modification of new documents issued to access the network. If a new self-activating ID device according to the present invention is lost or stolen, it will be useless. 
         [0042]    The amount of memory required for the ID device to store the fingertip information, DNA code and the software code required by the sensors to read the information, to make the match and to activate the document, is minimal since it needs to compare only one set of data, versus the millions of DNA profiles or fingerprints stored in a centralized database. Also, because it needs to match only one set of data, and accept it or reject it, the operation is immediate and highly secure. 
         [0043]    This method and device will prove equally advantageous to any other institution which require a secure identification of the user. 
         [0044]    The benefits and preferred embodiments hereby described are not meant to be as limiting descriptions, but as an non-exclusionary examples. 
       PRIOR ART 
       [0045]    All of the Prior Art found up to this date relies on the external storage of data, either for identification or for corroboration. The problem with this approach is that said data may be compromised (damaged, corrupted or stolen) by third parties. 
       EXAMPLES 
       [0046]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,993,068 to Gerald V. Piosenka, et al, describes a personal identification system for identifying users at remote access control sites. The card relies on the data stored on the reader. 
         [0047]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,180,902 to David Schick, et al. shows a Self verifying transaction card with disabling capability. However, said device relies on the user typing into the card a set of numbers (PIN). 
         [0048]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,193,114 to Donald R. Moseley, et al, shows a method of authentication techniques, that relies on the user typing an identification code on a plurality of electric switches. 
         [0049]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,534,857 to Simon G. Laing, et al, describes a method for secure identification via remote terminals. 
         [0050]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,869,822 to Dexter L. Meadows, II, et all, 
         [0051]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,816,058 to MacGregor, et al. shows a device with a biometric device integrated into the credit card or debit card. However, the method proposed in that patent again relies on the use of a network to make the identification and match of the information. Thus, it requires a large database of information stored independently, which may be compromised. 
         [0052]    This is a disadvantage that is avoided by the present method and device, since the information is always secured and individually stored within the document, and said document will be activated on the spot by the user, saving time, and energy. 
         [0053]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,325,724 to David S. Bonalle, et all, shows a method in which biometric data is used to allow transactions with a credit card. However, this method also has the disadvantage of requiring a separate reader to read the information, and again to communicate with a central server where the data of the user is stored. 
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                 4747147 
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                 6719200 
                 Checking of right to access 
                 Apr. 13, 2004 
               
               
                 149 
                 6732919 
                 System and method for using a multiple-use credit card 
                 May 11, 2004 
               
               
                 150 
                 6734887 
                 Process for printing a metallic security feature on identification cards 
                 May 11, 2004 
               
               
                 151 
                 6744909 
                 Authentication system and method 
                 Jun. 01, 2004 
               
               
                 152 
                 6744910 
                 Hand-held fingerprint scanner with on-board image normalization data storage 
                 Jun. 01, 2004 
               
               
                 153 
                 6765470 
                 Mobile electronic apparatus having function of verifying a user by biometrics 
                 Jul. 20, 2004 
               
               
                 154 
                 6776332 
                 System and method for validating and operating an access card 
                 Aug. 17, 2004 
               
               
                 155 
                 6799726 
                 Authorization control device including a wristwatch having a biometric sensor 
                 Oct. 05, 2004 
               
               
                 156 
                 6816058 
                 Bio-metric smart card, bio-metric smart card reader and method of use 
                 Nov. 09, 2004 
               
               
                 157 
                 6819219 
                 Method for biometric-based authentication in wireless communication 
                 Nov. 16, 2004 
               
               
                 158 
                 6826000 
                 Optical fingerprint acquisition apparatus 
                 Nov. 30, 2004 
               
               
                 159 
                 6828299 
                 Polyhydroxy glycopeptide derivatives 
                 Dec. 07, 2004 
               
               
                 160 
                 6828960 
                 Electronic writing instrument with fingerprint scanner 
                 Dec. 07, 2004 
               
               
                 161 
                 6834795 
                 Secure user authentication to computing resource via smart card 
                 Dec. 28, 2004 
               
               
                 162 
                 6867850 
                 Light wedge for illuminating a platen in a print scanner 
                 Mar. 15, 2005 
               
               
                 163 
                 6870946 
                 Compact optical fingerprint capturing and recognition system 
                 Mar. 22, 2005 
               
               
                 164 
                 6873974 
                 System and method for use of distributed electronic wallets 
                 Mar. 29, 2005 
               
               
                 165 
                 6877097 
                 Security access method and apparatus 
                 Apr. 05, 2005 
               
               
                 166 
                 6886104 
                 Rechargeable mobile hand-held fingerprint scanner with a data and power 
                 Apr. 26, 2005 
               
               
                 167 
                 6892940 
                 Encryption process employing chaotic maps and digital signature process 
                 May 17, 2005 
               
               
                 168 
                 6901154 
                 Method of detecting authorised biometric information sensor 
                 May 31, 2005 
               
               
                 169 
                 6914517 
                 Fingerprint sensor with feature authentication 
                 Jul. 05, 2005 
               
               
                 170 
                 6917695 
                 High contrast, low distortion optical acquisition system for image capturing 
                 Jul. 12, 2005 
               
               
                 171 
                 6925439 
                 Device, system and methods of conducting paperless transactions 
                 Aug. 02, 2005 
               
               
                 172 
                 6925565 
                 Pen-based transponder identity verification system 
                 Aug. 02, 2005 
               
               
                 173 
                 6928181 
                 Method and system for biometric recognition using unique internal distinguishing 
                 Aug. 09, 2005 
               
               
                 174 
                 6928195 
                 Palm scanner using a programmable nutating mirror for increased resolution 
                 Aug. 09, 2005 
               
               
                 175 
                 6929413 
                 Printer driver log security verification for identification cards 
                 Aug. 16, 2005 
               
               
                 176 
                 6931538 
                 Portable personal authentication apparatus and electronic system 
                 Aug. 16, 2005 
               
               
                 177 
                 6934861 
                 National identification card system and biometric identity verification method 
                 Aug. 23, 2005 
               
               
                 178 
                 6934861 
                 National identification card system and biometric identity verification method 
                 Aug. 23, 2005 
               
               
                 180 
                 6944768 
                 System and methods for access control utilizing two factors to control access 
                 Sep. 13, 2005 
               
               
                 181 
                 6944768 
                 System and methods for access control utilizing two factors to control access 
                 Sep. 13, 2005 
               
               
                 182 
                 6954260 
                 Systems and methods for illuminating a platen in a print scanner 
                 Oct. 11, 2005 
               
               
                 183 
                 6970582 
                 Method and system for identity verification using multiple simultaneously scanned biometric 
                 Nov. 29, 2005 
               
               
                 184 
                 6971031 
                 National identification card system and biometric identity verification method 
                 Nov. 29, 2005 
               
               
                 185 
                 6983062 
                 Fingerprint scanner auto-capture system and method 
                 Jan. 03, 2006 
               
               
                 186 
                 6988665 
                 Grayscale security microprinting for identification cards 
                 Jan. 24, 2006 
               
               
                 187 
                 6996259 
                 System and method for counting ridges in a captured print image 
                 Feb. 07, 2006 
               
               
                 188 
                 7010148 
                 Calibration and correction in a fingerprint scanner 
                 Mar. 07, 2006 
               
               
                 189 
                 7049962 
                 Materials and construction for a tamper indicating radio frequency identification label 
                 May 23, 2006 
               
               
                 190 
                 7051925 
                 System and method for funding a collective account by use of an electronic tag 
                 May 30, 2006 
               
               
                 191 
                 7059159 
                 Security system for cargo trailers 
                 Jun. 13, 2006 
               
               
                 192 
                 7059531 
                 Method and system for smellprint recognition biometrics on a fob 
                 Jun. 13, 2006 
               
               
                 193 
                 7068822 
                 System and method for sending a packet with position address and line scan data 
                 Jun. 27, 2006 
               
               
                 194 
                 7073711 
                 Mobile handheld code reader and print scanner system and method 
                 Jul. 11, 2006 
               
               
                 195 
                 7079007 
                 Systems and methods utilizing biometric data 
                 Jul. 18, 2006 
               
               
                 196 
                 7095880 
                 Method and apparatus for rolled fingerprint capture 
                 Aug. 22, 2006 
               
               
                 197 
                 7102523 
                 Radio frequency identification tag antenna configurations 
                 Sep. 05, 2006 
               
               
                 198 
                 7103201 
                 Methods for capturing fingerprint images using a moving platen 
                 Sep. 05, 2006 
               
               
                 199 
                 7127088 
                 Method of authenticating proper access to secured site and device for implementation thereof 
                 Oct. 24, 2006 
               
               
                 200 
                 7132946 
                 Variable frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tags 
                 Nov. 07, 2006 
               
               
                 201 
                 7155039 
                 Automatic fingerprint identification system and method 
                 Dec. 26, 2006 
               
               
                 202 
                 7162060 
                 Method, system, and computer program product for control of platen movement 
                 Jan. 09, 2007 
               
               
                 203 
                 7164440 
                 Dynamic image adaptation method for adjusting the quality of digital prints 
                 Jan. 16, 2007 
               
               
                 204 
                 7165716 
                 Method, device and system for biometrically authenticating a person 
                 Jan. 23, 2007 
               
               
                 205 
                 7171662 
                 System and method for software licensing 
                 Jan. 30, 2007 
               
               
                 206 
                 7181017 
                 System and method for secure three-party communications 
                 Feb. 20, 2007 
               
               
                 207 
                 7203344 
                 Biometric imaging system and method 
                 Apr. 10, 2007 
               
               
                 208 
                 7239227 
                 Command interface using fingerprint sensor input system 
                 Jul. 03, 2007 
               
               
                 209 
                 7271881 
                 Systems and methods for illuminating a platen in a print scanner 
                 Sep. 18, 2007 
               
               
                 210 
                 7289649 
                 Fingerprint imager 
                 Oct. 30, 2007 
               
               
                 211 
                 7303120 
                 System for biometric security using a FOB 
                 Dec. 04, 2007 
               
               
                 212 
                 7308122 
                 Biometric imaging system and method 
                 Dec. 11, 2007 
               
               
                 213 
                 7314164 
                 System for biometric security using a smartcard 
                 Jan. 01, 2008 
               
               
                 214 
                 7314165 
                 Method and system for smellprint recognition biometrics on a smartcard 
                 Jan. 01, 2008 
               
               
                 215 
                 7319565 
                 Silicone rubber surfaces for biometric print TIR prisms 
                 Jan. 15, 2008 
               
               
                 216 
                 7325724 
                 Method for registering a biometric for use with a smartcard 
               
               
                 217 
                 H2120 
                 BIOMETRIC PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL SYSTEM (PICS) 
                 (unknown) 
               
               
                   
                   
                 STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST 
               
               
                 218 
                 RE36580 
                 System for verifying use of credit/identification card including recording physical attributes of 
                 Feb. 22, 2000 
               
               
                   
                   
                 unauthorized users