Digital weight apparatus having a biometrics based security feature

a biometric and security feature technology, applied in the field of digital weight apparatus having a biometrics based security feature, can solve the problems of inability to easily update the user's profile and measurement information, and inability to securely maintain a plurality of users' information, so as to prevent unauthorized access
US20070167286A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-19INCLINE TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
INCLINE TECH
Publication Date
2007-07-19
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A programmable microprocessor-controlled weight device capable of storing a plurality of user profiles, each individual user profile comprising, a biometric identifier used for secured access to said individual user profile, measured information and, optionally, custom data The biometric identifier is preferably placed such that identification of the user is conveniently performed while the user is positioned for measurement on the weight device. The biometric identification data is used to scan the plurality of user profiles, determine whether the current user has a profile, or whether one must be created, and allows access to the user profile associated with the current user. Measured information and, optionally, custom data can then be loaded to and from the current user's profile. The information in a user's profile is, therefore, easily accessible by the proper user, and is securely maintained to prevent unauthorized access by others.
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[0001] Benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) is claimed herein to U.S. Provisional Application No.: 60 / 543,057, filed Feb. 9, 2004. The disclosure of the above referenced application is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a device that is useful for weighing objects, such as a bathroom scale; that is capable of creating, storing, updating and communicating data within one of a plurality of user profiles; that is easily programmable; and that maintains the privacy and security of said data using biometric identifiers. BACKGROUND

[0003] Weight control has become a modem obsession. It is virtually a national pastime in the United States, where many tens of millions of Americans struggle daily with diets and exercise programs. Some are motivated by a desire to live a healthier lifestyle. Others are driven by a need to alleviate anxiety about personal appearance. All prefer that a weight...

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