Systems and methods for user data identification, registration, and verification

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems and methods for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The system comprises an at least one registration kiosk having an at least one kiosk user interface, an at least one input device, an at least one kiosk processing unit, an at least one kiosk data storage device, an at least one output device, and an at least one kiosk communications unit; and an at least one management subsystem having an at least one management user interface, an at least one management processing unit, an at least one management data storage device, and an at least one management communications unit.

Description

[0001] SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER DATA IDENTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND VERIFICATION

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to systems and methods for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Registration systems are essential for managing vital information, ensuring that user data is accurately recorded, maintained, and kept confidential. However, in the same field of identity verification and data management, existing systems frequently encounter issues such as inaccurate data, duplicate records, fraud, and identity theft, which hinder the effective handling of critical information within business establishments and government bodies.

[0006] These problems are further compounded by difficulties in confirming the life status of individuals, preserving data integrity, and restricting access to sensitive data to authorized personnel. As a result, there is an increasing demand to modernize public registration systems by accurately identifying, registering, and verifying user data, thereby addressing these challenges and improving the overall reliability of identity management systems.

[0007] US Patent 9,948,630 (US '630) relates to systems and methods for validating an upgrade of authentication credentials. The system comprises a networked computing device having one or more processors configured to authenticate a user associated with an entity. The user then indicates the type of identification to be presented at a validation event for the online account. Then, the system receives a transaction code associated with the validation event. The processor of the said system is also configured to create a credential or a token for the user based on the said validation event. The present invention provides an improvement by having a dedicated management subsystem that receives the user information data, biometric data, and document data. The management subsystem checks the user data and rejects if a duplicate is found in the database. The management subsystem also notifies an operator or a user of the rejected data. This then provides an effective handling and management of information.

[0008] US Patent Application 2004 / 0211838 (US '838) provides a method and apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying information on articles through image acquisition to acquire indicia on the said article. The verification process according to US '838 compares the input data and internal databases to determine whether the rules have been followed. The present invention improves the method of US '838 by assigning a database identification code to aid in the verification process. Moreover, the present invention provides a rejection step for the duplicate data and notifies a user or operator of the rejected data or document.

[0009] To address the above-discussed deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention discloses systems and methods for identifying, registering, and verifying user data using a registration kiosk, a management unit, and an identity validator that are configured to digitize a physical document, verify document data consistency, check duplicate documents, validate authenticity, and issue a unique registrant identification code.

[0010] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide systems and methods for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user to establish a seamless and efficient process for managing vital information while ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and accessibility. This invention also seeks to address challenges such as duplicate records, uncertainties in verifying life status, fraud, identity theft, and data accuracy issues.

[0012] The present invention also provides methods to capture personal information and biometric data accurately, avoiding duplicate records, and ensuring comprehensive and reliable user profiles. Moreover, the present invention provides user-friendly interfaces for the registration kiosk, providing multilingual support and clear instructions for diverse users. Furthermore, the present invention designs and executes data collection processes that complies with the established standards and follow relevant data privacy regulations. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a system for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The system comprises an at least one registration kiosk having an at least one kiosk user interface, an at least one input device, an at least one kiosk processing unit, an at least one kiosk data storage device, an at least one output device, and an at least one kiosk communications unit; and an at least one management subsystem having an at least one management user interface, an at least one management processing unit, an at least one management data storage device, and an at least one management communications unit.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the system further comprises an identity validator, preferably connected to the at least one registration kiosk and / or the management subsystem, for validating or verifying the identity of one or more users. The said identity validator is further configured to at least: receive data from the registration kiosk and / or management subsystem via an at least one communications unit; read the acquired user information data, biometric data, and / or document data from at least one user; extract details or data from the read user information data, biometric data, and / or document data; verify an at least one transaction between the user and the system by checking or verifying the saved records; confirm the verified transaction; and validate the identity of at least one user.

[0015] In accordance to the preferred embodiments of the invention, the registration kiosk is configured to at least acquire the user information data and biometric data from the at least one user via the kiosk user interface; associate the acquired user information data and biometric data to the user data via the kiosk processing unit; accept an at least one physical document associated from the acquired user data via the input device; acquire document data from the accepted physical document via the input device; process the acquired document data via the kiosk processing unit; associate the processed document data with the user data via the kiosk processing unit; store the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data into the kiosk data storage device; assign a transaction code to the stored user data via the kiosk processing unit; output an at least one stub having the assigned transaction code via the output device; and communicate the stored user data with the assigned transaction code, user information data, biometric data, and document data to the at least one management subsystem;

[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the management subsystem is configured to at least: receive the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data from the registration kiosk via the management communications unit; assign a database identification code for each of the received user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data via the management processing unit; store the received user data with the assigned database identification code in the management storage device; process the stored user data via the management processing unit; check the document data associated with the user data for a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device; reject the document data with the similar previously stored document data via the management processing unit; notify an at least one operator and / or the user of the rejected document data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit; confirm registration of the user data when the checked document data does not have a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device; and notify the operator or the user of the confirmed registration of the user data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit.

[0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to understand the present invention further, are incorporated herein to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention. Along with the description, they also explain the principle of the present invention and are not intended to be limiting. In the drawings:

[0019] FIG. 1 presents a block diagram of the system components in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and

[0020] FIG. 2 shows a flow chart of the method for the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The present invention relates to systems and methods for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user.

[0022] FIG. 1 presents a block diagram of the system for identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. Preferably, system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 and at least one management subsystem 102. The registration kiosk 101 comprises at least one kiosk user interface 103, at least one input device 104, at least one kiosk processing unit 105, at least one kiosk data storage device 106, at least one output device 107, and at least one kiosk communications unit 108. The management subsystem 102 comprises at least one management user interface 109, at least one management processing unit 110, at least one management data storage device 111, and at least one management communications unit 112.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the system 100 is configured to perform at least one identity verification mechanism to authenticate the identities of the registering users. The identity verification mechanism may include biometric authentication, such as fingerprint scanning or facial recognition, as well as document verification to validate identification documents provided by the registrant.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment, the system 100 verifies if the user or an individual meets the eligibility criteria for registration, including any required qualifications or criteria. The system 100 also prompts the users to provide necessary documentation to substantiate their eligibility.

[0025] In yet another preferred embodiment, the system 100 performs at least one document authentication algorithm to authenticate and validate the authenticity of documents submitted by the users or registrants. This may include scanning and analyzing documents for security features to ensure the documents' validity. The system 100 may also employ duplicate registration prevention mechanisms to do database checks to identify and flag potential duplicate records. In this mechanism, the registrants' information is cross- referenced with existing records to detect any duplicates, allowing operators or officials to investigate and resolve discrepancies. The system 100, according to another embodiment, performs at least one data validation procedure to validate the user data or user information data against relevant databases to ensure accuracy and completeness. Any discrepancies or errors are promptly flagged for correction, minimizing the risk of inaccuracies in registration records.

[0026] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 for acquiring user information data, biometric data, and document data from at least one user. Preferably, the registration kiosk 101 is a stand-alone device or electronic apparatus that is configured to accommodate or facilitate automated tasks such as the registrations, identification, and verification of user data from one or more users. The registration kiosk 101 typically comprises an interactive touchscreen to enable the interaction with one or more users in an easy or user-friendly manner.

[0027] The registration kiosk 101, according to a preferred embodiment, comprises accessibility features to accommodate users with disabilities. The accessibility features may include options for adjustable font sizes, audio instructions, tactile keypads, and wheelchair- accessible interfaces to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all users. The registration kiosk 101 is also configured to offer multilingual options to accommodate diverse language preferences among different users or registrants. Users can select their preferred language from a list of available options, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder participation in the registration process.

[0028] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one kiosk user interface 103 for allowing a user or an operator to interact with the registration kiosk 101. This can then display the data associated with the registration kiosk 101 or means for configuring the registration kiosk 101 such as accessing the system configuration, security settings, any means for managing the said registration kiosk 101. Preferably, the kiosk user interface 103 is one or more input devices, input / output devices or display / input devices which may include simple analog buttons, a system of switches, digital displays, liquid crystal displays (LCD), light emitting diode (LED) displays, multi-point touch input screens, or combinations thereof. It is conceivable that the kiosk user interface 103 provides at least one means for user interaction with the system 100 such as requesting data from one or more users, and acquiring the requested data. Preferably, the kiosk user interface 103 acquires user information data, biometric data, or any data relating to at least one user. The kiosk user interface 103 is also configured to provide multilingual capability and provide clear instructions to cater to diverse user needs, ensuring operability for all citizens.

[0029] In an embodiment, the kiosk user interface 103 provides a step-by-step guidance to one or more users via a set of instructions or prompts that can be displayed in the said interface. The instructions are provided in a clear and concise manner through the interface 103 and an intuitive navigation is also provided to ensure ease of use for all users, including those with limited technical proficiency.

[0030] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one input device 104 for accepting at least one physical document associated from the acquired user data from one or more users. The physical document can be an identification card of the said user, as well as any printed document having data associated with the said user's identity, personal information such as but is not limited to a passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, and security clearance, for example. The input device 104 is also configured to acquire document data from the accepted physical document via scanning or optical character recognition (OCR). The input device 104 digitizes the received physical document using the OCR to transform the details in the physical document into structured data for information extraction. The input device 104 can then comprise a scanner, camera, or any image capturing means. The input device 104 then reads the document data and transfers the analysis to the kiosk processing unit 105. In some cases, the input device 104 and the kiosk processing unit 105 accepts physical documents in a native language or dialect and translates the physical document in another language based on the operator or the user's preference.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the system 100 comprises an at least one identity validator 116, preferably connected to the at least one registration kiosk 101 and / or the management subsystem 102, for validating or verifying the identity of one or more users. The identity validator 116 is used to check the identity of the user or the identification (ID) holder without complex documentary requirements. Preferably, the identity validator 116 is used to configure to at least: • receive data from the registration kiosk 101 and / or management subsystem 102 via an at least one communications unit 108, 112;

[0032] • read the acquired user information data, biometric data, and / or document data from at least one user;

[0033] • extract details or data from the read user information data, biometric data, and / or document data;

[0034] • verify at least one transaction between the user and the system 100 by checking or verifying the saved records;

[0035] • confirm the verified transaction; and

[0036] • validate the identity of at least one user.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the identity validator 116 comprises at least one sensor, preferably an image acquisition device or a biometric sensor to enable user liveness checking. It is conceivable that the identity validator 116 utilizes facial recognition and / or fingerprint identification to ensure swift and accurate identity verification. This adds an extra layer of security to verify the authenticity of facial biometrics and prevent spoofing attempts. The use of the sensors enables the identity validator 116 to ensure precise data collection, surpassing the capabilities of standard or traditional equipment. Moreover, the identity validator 116 is further configured to protect user privacy by encrypting sensitive data during validation and limits access to authorized personnel only.

[0038] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one kiosk processing unit 105 for processing the user data and managing the operations of the registration kiosk 101. The kiosk processing unit 105 can be any microcontroller, microprocessor, or any hardware device capable of processing data, issuing instructions, or executing calculations associated with the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The kiosk processing unit 105 is configured to perform at least one functionality such as:

[0039] • associating the acquired user information data and biometric data to the user data; processing the acquired document data; associating the processed document data with the user data; and

[0040] • assigning a transaction code to the stored user data.

[0041] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one kiosk data storage device 106 for storing data associated with the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The said data can be user information data, biometric data, document data, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the kiosk data storage device 106 is configured to store the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data. It is preferred that the at least one kiosk data storage device 106 is a non-transitory machine-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions or memory devices that can be any medium or mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine or computer. The at least one kiosk data storage device 106 or the memory device can have a primary memory device and / or a secondary memory device as a backup storage device. The at least one data storage device 106 can be a read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk storage media, hard disk storage, optical storage media, flash memory devices, universal serial bus (USB) drive, secure digital (SD) card, memory chip, or a combination thereof.

[0042] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one output device 107 for providing an at least one printed output or stub to one or more users. The stub, preferably comprises transaction details of the registration of user data and an assigned transaction code for reference.

[0043] The system 100 comprises at least one registration kiosk 101 comprising at least one kiosk communications unit 108 for enabling the exchange of data between the system 100 and at least one internal or external device such as, but is not limited to, at least one management subsystem 102, at least one cloud or remote server 113, at least one remote registration kiosk 114, and / or one or more similar systems 115. The exchange of information can be the transfer of user data such as the user information data, biometric data, document data, for example, to the at least one management subsystem 102, cloud / remote server 113, remote registration kiosk 114, and / or other systems 115 for identification, registration, and verification of user data. The at least one kiosk communications unit 108 can be any transmitter, receiver, or transceiver used for long range (LoRa) modulation, radio frequency (RF), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, infrared, near field communication (NFC), visible light communication, microwave communication, satellite communication, Li-Fi, WiMax, ZigBee, cellular communication, code division multiple access (CDMA), 2G, global system for mobiles (GSM), 3G, 4G, long term evolution (LTE), long term evolution advanced (LTE-advanced), 5G, 5.5G, 6G, 6.5G, 7G, any other wireless communications protocol, or a combination thereof. The use of the said communications protocols establishes versatility and future proofing of the system 100 by allowing the selection of the most suitable communications unit for a certain physical environment or the location.

[0044] The system 100 comprises at least one management subsystem 102 for configuring and monitoring the end-to-end processes of the system 100. The management subsystem 102, through its components, checks duplicate documents or records of the user and issues unique transaction codes or registrant identification codes. The management subsystem 102 serves as the backbone of the registration process. It consolidates data and centralizes information, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the registration system.

[0045] The system 100 comprises at least one management subsystem 102 comprising at least one management user interface 109 for allowing a user or an operator to interact with the management subsystem 102. This can then display the data associated with the management subsystem 102 or means for configuring the management subsystem 102 such as accessing the system configuration, security settings, any means for managing the said management subsystem 102. Preferably, the management user interface 109 is one or more input devices, input / output devices or display / input devices which may include simple analog buttons, a system of switches, digital displays, liquid crystal displays (LCD), light emitting diode (LED) displays, multi-point touch input screens, or combinations thereof. It is conceivable that the management user interface 109 provides at least one means for user interaction with the management subsystem 102 and / or the system 100.

[0046] The system 100 comprises at least one management subsystem 102 comprising at least one management processing unit 110 for processing the user data and managing the operations of the management subsystem 102. The management processing unit 110 can be any microcontroller, microprocessor, or any hardware device capable of processing data, issuing instructions, or executing calculations associated with the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The management processing unit 110 is configured to perform at least one functionality such as:

[0047] • assign a database identification code for each of the received user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data;

[0048] • process the stored user data;

[0049] • check the document data associated with the user data for a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device 111;

[0050] • reject the document data with the similar previously stored document data; and

[0051] • confirm registration of the user data when the checked document data does not have a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device 111.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the management processing unit 110 uses the processed user data having the user information data, biometric data, and document data for training at least one artificial intelligence (Al) model or algorithm. The Al model is then used to improve the system 100 as well as its identity validation algorithm to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in verifying user identities.

[0053] The system 100 comprises at least one management subsystem 102 comprising at least one management data storage device 111 for storing data associated with the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The said data can be user information data, biometric data, document data, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the management data storage device 111 stores the received user data with the assigned database identification code. It is preferred that at least one management data storage device 111 is a non-transitory machine-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions or memory devices that can be any medium or mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine or computer. The at least one management data storage device 111 or the memory device can have a primary memory device and / or a secondary memory device as a backup storage device. The at least one management data storage device 111 can be a read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk storage media, hard disk storage, optical storage media, flash memory devices, universal serial bus (USB) drive, secure digital (SD) card, memory chip, or a combination thereof.

[0054] The system 100 comprises at least one management subsystem 102 comprising at least one management communications unit 112 for enabling the exchange of data between the system 100 and at least one internal or external device such as, but is not limited to, at least one registration kiosk 101, at least one cloud or remote server 113, at least one remote registration kiosk 114, and / or one or more similar systems 115. The exchange of information can be the transfer of user data such as the user information data, biometric data, document data, for example. The at least one management communications unit 112 is, preferably, configured to at least:

[0055] • receive the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data from the registration kiosk 101;

[0056] • notify an at least one operator and / or the user of the rejected document data via the management user interface 109 and / or the kiosk user interface 103; and

[0057] • notify the operator or the user of the confirmed registration of the user data via the management user interface 109 and / or the kiosk user interface 103.

[0058] The at least one management communications unit 112 can be any transmitter, receiver, or transceiver used for long range (LoRa) modulation, radio frequency (RF), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, infrared, near field communication (NFC), visible light communication, microwave communication, satellite communication, Li-Fi, WiMax, ZigBee, cellular communication, code division multiple access (CDMA), 2G, global system for mobiles (GSM), 3G, 4G, long term evolution (LTE), long term evolution advanced (LTE-advanced), 5G, 5.5G, 6G, 6.5G, 7G, any other wireless communications protocol, or a combination thereof. The use of the said communications protocols establishes versatility and future proofing of the system 100 by allowing the selection of the most suitable communications unit for a certain physical environment or the location. FIG. 2 shows a flow chart of the method for the identification, registration, and verification of user data from at least one user. The said method comprises the steps of:

[0059] • acquiring the user information data and biometric data from the at least one user via the kiosk user interface (step 200);

[0060] • associating the acquired user information data and biometric data to the user data (step 201);

[0061] • accepting an at least one physical document associated from the acquired user data via the input device (step 202);

[0062] • acquiring document data from the accepted physical document via the input device (step 203);

[0063] • processing the acquired document data via the kiosk processing unit (step 204), wherein step 204 further comprises the steps of verifying the consistency of the converted digital format via the kiosk processing unit; and digitizing the verified physical document;

[0064] • associating the processed document data with the user data via the kiosk processing unit (step 205);

[0065] • storing the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data into the kiosk data storage device (step 206);

[0066] • assigning a transaction code to the stored user data via the kiosk processing unit (step 207);

[0067] • outputting an at least one stub having the assigned transaction code via the output device (step 208);

[0068] • communicating the stored user data with the assigned transaction code, user information data, biometric data, and document data to the at least one management subsystem (step 209); • receiving the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data from the registration kiosk via the management communications unit (step 210);

[0069] • assigning a database identification code for each of the received user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data via the management processing unit (step 211);

[0070] • storing the received user data with the assigned database identification code in the management storage device (step 212);

[0071] • processing the stored user data via the management processing unit (step 213);

[0072] • checking the document data associated with the user data for a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device (step 214);

[0073] • rejecting the document data with the similar previously stored document data via the management processing unit (step 215);

[0074] • notifying an at least one operator and / or the user of the rejected document data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit (step 216);

[0075] • confirming registration of the user data when the checked document data does not have a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device (step 217);

[0076] • notifying the operator or the user of the confirmed registration of the user data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit (step 218).

[0077] It is contemplated for embodiments described herein to extend to individual elements and concepts described herein, independently of other concepts, ideas or system, as well as for embodiments to include combinations of elements recited anywhere in this application. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. As such, many variations and modifications will be apparent to practitioners skilled in this art. Illustrative embodiments such as those depicted refer to a preferred form but are not limited to its constraints and are subject to modification and alternative forms. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the following claims and their equivalents. Moreover, it is contemplated that a feature described either individually or as part of an embodiment may be combined with other individually described features, or parts of other embodiments, even if the other features and embodiments make no mention of the said feature. Hence, the absence of describing combinations should not preclude the inventor from claiming rights to such combinations.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system for identification, registration, and verification of user data from an at least one user, comprising: an at least one registration kiosk (101) having an at least one kiosk user interface (103), an at least one input device (104), an at least one kiosk processing unit (105), an at least one kiosk data storage device (106), an at least one output device (107), and an at least one kiosk communications unit (108); and an at least one management subsystem (102) having an at least one management user interface (109), an at least one management processing unit (110), an at least one management data storage device (111), and an at least one management communications unit (112); wherein the registration kiosk (101) is configured to at least:- acquire the user information data and biometric data from the at least one user via the kiosk user interface (103);- associate the acquired user information data and biometric data to the user data via the kiosk processing unit (105);- accept an at least one physical document associated from the acquired user data via the input device (104);- acquire document data from the accepted physical document via the input device (104);- process the acquired document data via the kiosk processing unit (105);- associate the processed document data with the user data via the kiosk processing unit (105);- store the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data into the kiosk data storage device (106);- assign a transaction code to the stored user data via the kiosk processing unit (105);- output an at least one stub having the assigned transaction code via the output device (107); and- communicate the stored user data with the assigned transaction code, user information data, biometric data, and document data to the at least one management subsystem (102) via the kiosk communications unit (108); wherein the management subsystem (102) is configured to at least:- receive the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data from the registration kiosk via the management communications unit (112);- assign a database identification code for each of the received user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data via the management processing unit (110);- store the received user data with the assigned database identification code in the management data storage device (111);- process the stored user data via the management processing unit (110);- check the document data associated with the user data for a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device (111) via the management processing unit (110);- reject the document data with the similar previously stored document data via the management processing unit (110);- notify an at least one operator and / or the user of the rejected document data via the management user interface (109) and / or the kiosk user interface (103) using the management communications unit (112);- confirm registration of the user data when the checked document data does not have a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device (111) using the management processing unit (110); and- notify the operator or the user of the confirmed registration of the user data via the management user interface (109) and / or the kiosk user interface (103) using the management communications unit (112).

2. The system of claim 1 further comprises an at least one identity validator (116), preferably connected to the at least one registration kiosk (101) and / or to the at least one management subsystem (102), for validating or verifying the identity of one or more users.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the at least one identity validator (116) is configured to at least:- receive data from the registration kiosk and / or management subsystem via an at least one communications unit (108, 112);- read the acquired user information data, biometric data, and / or document data from at least one user;- extract details or data from the read user information data, biometric data, and / or document data;- verify an at least one transaction between the user and the system (100) by checking or verifying the saved records;- confirm the verified transaction; and- validate the identity of at least one user.

4. A method for identification, registration, and verification of user data from an at least one user using an at least one registration kiosk and an at least one management subsystem, wherein the registration kiosk comprises an at least one kiosk user interface, an at least one input device, an at least one kiosk processing unit, an at least one kiosk data storage device, an at least one output device, and an at least one kiosk communications unit;wherein the management subsystem comprises an at least one management user interface, an at least one management processing unit, an at least one management data storage device, and an at least one management communications unit; and wherein the method comprises the steps of: a. acquiring the user information data and biometric data from the at least one user via the kiosk user interface; b. associating the acquired user information data and biometric data to the user data; c. accepting an at least one physical document associated from the acquired user data via the input device; d. acquiring document data from the accepted physical document via the input device; e. processing the acquired document data via the kiosk processing unit; f. associating the processed document data with the user data via the kiosk processing unit; g. storing the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data into the kiosk data storage device; h. assigning a transaction code to the stored user data via the kiosk processing unit; i. outputting an at least one stub having the assigned transaction code via the output device; and j. communicating the stored user data with the assigned transaction code, user information data, biometric data, and document data to the at least one management subsystem;k. receiving the user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data from the registration kiosk via the management communications unit; l. assigning a database identification code for each of the received user data with the associated user information data, biometric data, and document data via the management processing unit; m. storing the received user data with the assigned database identification code in the management storage device; n. processing the stored user data via the management processing unit; o. checking the document data associated with the user data for a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device; p. rejecting the document data with the similar previously stored document data via the management processing unit; q. notifying an at least one operator and / or the user of the rejected document data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit; r. confirming registration of the user data when the checked document data does not have a similar previously stored document data in the management data storage device; s. notifying the operator or the user of the confirmed registration of the user data via the management user interface and / or the kiosk user interface using the management communications unit.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the step of (e) processing the acquired document data via the kiosk processing unit includes the steps of el. verifying the consistency of the converted digital format via the kiosk processing unit; and e2. digitizing the verified physical document.

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