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Electronic Data Storage Medium With Fingerprint Verification Capability

a technology of fingerprint verification and electronic data storage medium, which is applied in the direction of unauthorized memory use protection, instruments, individual entry/exit registers, etc., can solve problems such as unsecure information transfer

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-07
SUPER TALENT ELECTRONICS
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"The present invention provides an electronic data storage medium with a fingerprint verification capability for security during the transfer of information. The medium includes a memory device, a fingerprint sensor, an input-output interface circuit, and a processing unit. The processing unit is connected to the memory device, the fingerprint sensor, and the input-output interface circuit. The processing unit is operable selectively in a programming mode to receive and store the data file and fingerprint reference data, and in a data retrieving mode to compare the fingerprint scan data with the fingerprint reference data to verify if the user of the medium is authorized to access the data file and transmit the data file to the data terminal upon verifying the user's authorization. The technical effect of this invention is to enhance the security of electronic data storage and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information."

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However, the aforesaid are exposed to the risks of breaking of the passwords, encryption codes, safety seals and impressions, thereby resulting in unsecure transfer of information.

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[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an electronic data storage medium is adapted to be accessed by an external computer 9, and is shown to include a card body 1, a processing unit 2, a memory device 3, a fingerprint sensor 4, an input / output interface circuit 5, a display unit 6, a power source 7, and a function key set 8.

[0017] The memory device 3, such as a flash memory device, is mounted on the card body 1, and stores a data file, a reference password, and fingerprint reference data obtained by scanning a fingerprint of a person authorized to access the data file in a known manner therein. The data file can be a picture file or a text file.

[0018] The fingerprint sensor 4 is mounted on the card body 1, and is adapted to scan a fingerprint of a user of the electronic data storage medium and to generate fingerprint scan data. One example of the fingerprint sensor 4 that can be used in the present invention is that disclosed i...

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Abstract

An electronic data storage medium is adapted to be accessed by a data terminal, and includes a processing unit connected to a memory device that stores a data file and security reference data possessed by a person authorized to access the data file, and an input-output interface circuit activable so as to establish communication with the data terminal. The processing unit is operable selectively in a programming mode and a data retrieving mode. The electronic data storage medium also includes a function key set for manually switching the electronic data storage medium between the programming mode and the data retrieving mode.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application for “ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE MEDIUM WITH FINGERPRINT VERIFICATION CAPABILITY”, U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 478,720, filed Jan. 6, 2000.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to an electronic data storage medium, more particularly to an electronic data storage medium with a fingerprint verification capability. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] At present, confidential data files are stored in floppy disks or are delivered via networks that require passwords or that use encryption coding for security. Confidential documents can be sent by adding safety seals and impressions during delivering. However, the aforesaid are exposed to the risks of breaking of the passwords, encryption codes, safety seals and impressions, thereby resulting in unsecure transfer of information. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] Therefore, the object of the pre...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F12/14G06F1/00G06F12/00G06F21/10G06F21/62G06K9/00G06K19/07G06K19/073G06K19/10G06T7/00G07C9/00
CPCG06F12/1416G06F21/32G06F21/78G06K9/00087G06K19/07G06K19/07354G07C9/00087G07C9/257G06V40/1365
Inventor SHEN, MING-SHIANG
Owner SUPER TALENT ELECTRONICS
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