Real identity authentication
a real identity and authentication technology, applied in the field of information security and authentication devices, systems and processes, can solve the problems of unknown target and methodology, authentication is not “real", and authentication technology is vulnerable to security risks, so as to eliminate or reduce security risks associated with authentication, eliminate the effect of sending
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-07
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN F ROLLINS
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The solution provides secure, real-time user identification through biometric authentication, eliminating risks associated with unencrypted data transmission and platform vulnerabilities, while enabling multiple user support and flexible encryption methods, enhancing user and device management capabilities.
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Such authentication technology is vulnerable to security risks insofar as knowledge of the user's PIN and possession of the hardware token are all that are needed for access to secure network resources.
Additionally, software solutions that require specific server administration interfaces present a known target and methodology for individuals to attack.
Such technologies, while more robust than traditional username / password authentication, still suffer from the drawback that the authentication is not “real” in the sense that there still exists a risk that the person or entity with the token device and username / password information is not the real person assumed to be in possession of both.
Another drawback is that, even in cases where the true person is inputting the authentication information, it is still typically typed in by a user and transmitted, possibly unencrypted, over the network and is thus susceptible to various security risks, including phishing or interception.
However, biometric authentication has not been widely adopted in the area of authentication of users of secure physical and network resources.
The most significant challenges to adopting biometric authentication are the need for additional equipment, including multiple devices for the same individual and the lack of portability as the biometric technology is typically physically integrated with individual computer hardware.
In addition, some systems utilize local storage of actual fingerprint images, which presents a security risk.
Yet another challenge arises when specific client side certificates or other security related applications are required to be installed.
In addition, portability and mobility of authentication capabilities are impaired when authentication devices and processes become platform or device specific.
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[0028]It will be understood, and appreciated by persons skilled in the art, that one or more processes, sub-processes, or process steps described in connection with the Figures included herewith may be performed by hardware, firmware and / or software. If the process is performed by software or firmware, the software or firmware may reside in software or firmware memory in a suitable electronic processing component or system such as one or more of the functional components or modules schematically depicted in the Figures. The software in software memory may include an ordered listing of executable instructions for implementing logical functions (that is, “logic” that may be implemented either in digital form such as digital circuitry or source code or in analog form such as analog circuitry or an analog source such as analog electrical, sound or video signal), and may selectively be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in connection with, an instruction execution sy...
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A real identity biometric authentication device includes a USB thumb drive form factor, with a biometric sensor and designated device processor and stored instructions in firmware which perform authentication in a secure manner, independent of processing and storage resources on a host platform. The device and authentication process require biometric data and are secured against effects of malware or other security risks presented by applications running on the host platform. During an enrollment process, a unique encrypted enrollment biometric token is created using biometric data and uploaded securely to an authentication server. During an authentication process, the encrypted enrollment biometric token is downloaded to the real identity authentication device firmware and is decrypted on the device. The biometric data obtained from the decrypted data and is compared with live, real-time biometric data obtained from the user, for example, by a real-time fingerprint scan. If the real-time biometric data and the enrolled, decrypted biometric data match, the user is authenticated.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application is a continuation of, and claims priority under all applicable laws, regulations and treaties, to application Ser. No. 13 / 645,479, filed on Oct. 4, 2012, which matured into U.S. Pat. No. 9,286,455, issued Mar. 15, 2016, titled “REAL IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION,” the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates to the field of information security and authentication devices, systems and processes. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to authentication devices, systems and processes that utilize biometric information to identify and authenticate a user.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]Various methods, devices and systems have been devised to ensure secure authentication of users desiring to access a secure network or computer resources within an enterprise and other environments. In addition to the use of tradi...
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IPC IPC(8): H04L29/06
CPCH04L63/0861H04L63/0853H04L63/0807G06F21/32H04L9/3231
InventorSENTHURPANDI, JANARTHANAN
OwnerLAW OFFICE OF JOHN F ROLLINS