Portable identification device, system and method

Abstract

The present invention refers to a portable identification device (10) for storing, providing and sharing identification information of a user, comprising at least one secure storage means (20) for storing at least one identification information data set of the user, at least one communication means (30) and at least one energy source (40), wherein the at least one identification information data set of the user is forwardable via the communication means (30) and / or requestable by an external communication entity (100) via the communication means. Further, the present invention refers to a system (1) and a method.

Description

[0001] 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0003] DESCRIPTION

[0004] Portable identification device, system and method

[0005] The present invention refers to a portable identification device for storing, providing and sharing identification information of a user, a corresponding system and a method.

[0006] Establishing and verifying the identities of humans has become a crucial challenge as lives become increasingly intertwined with the digital world.

[0007] Devices like smartcards, smartphones, smartwatches and many more on the market, do not necessarily provide sufficient functionality to ensure a safe and reliable identification, in particular not for a huge number of different purposes and settings.

[0008] Moreover, by applying multiple different devices according to nowadays common practice, the handling for identification purposes is unhandy and complicated. Beyond that, the devices can get lost easily and do not provide for an individual user design at all.

[0009] It is an object of the invention to provide a portable identification device which integrates into daily life easily, can function as a central identification means for individuals and is handy as well as provides a secure environment and an enduring performance for everyday use. Moreover, it is an object of the invention to provide a corresponding system with such a portable identification device and a method for identification and / or authentication.

[0010] These objectives are resolved by a device according to independent claim 1 , concerning a system by independent claim 13 and with respect to a method by independent claim 16. Preferred embodiments are addressed by the dependent claims respectively.

[0011] According to the present invention a portable identification device for storing, providing and sharing identification information of a user is provided, comprising: 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0013] - at least one secure storage means for storing at least one identification information data set of the user;

[0014] - at least one or several / multiple communication means, preferably for exchange of data via near field communication, ultra-wideband communication, Bluetooth and / or the like;

[0015] - at least one energy source; wherein the at least one identification information data set of the user is forwardable via the communication means and / or requestable by an external communication entity via the communication means.

[0016] The present invention is based on the idea that identification and / or authentication information and details may be provided on a single device which is easy to use and can be available to the use all the time in daily life, in particular being a nice looking accessory and / or an invisible attachment, and requiring a minimized energy consumption for achieving higher endurance of the device, in particular for the sake of seamless identification and / or authentication.

[0017] In particular, a prolonged lifetime of the portable identification device is based on the idea to reduce necessary elements and components and to minimize energy consumption of the device being suitable for identification and / or authentication matters only.

[0018] The portable identification device is provided and configured in a way to allow for reduced and / or minimized energy consumption only.

[0019] Preferably, additional means, such as central processing units (CPU), are not necessary, in particular not to a large extent, in comparison to other devices such as smartphones or the like.

[0020] Moreover, portability and ease of use provide freedom of movement, making them ideal for active individuals, commuters, and those on the go whereby compact size and sleek designs, e.g. like in the case of wireless earbuds, can offer a discreet, safe, and fashionable identity solution. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0022] By an easily accessible process for identification and / or authentication according to the present invention, waiting times can be reduced, there is less need to present physical documents repeatedly and verification processes can enhance security and minimize the risk of identity fraud.

[0023] In the context of the present invention, the at least one secure storage means of the portable identification device can be considered as a secure element which may contain one or multiple different identification information data sets of a specific user.

[0024] Each identification information data set can be considered to represent identification and / or authentication data for a different purpose. Hence, the same portable identification device can provide access and identification details in different situations, like e.g. passport information, access information for restricted areas, flight tickets, payment information and / or the like.

[0025] The at least one communication means can be configured to provide one or multiple different communication technologies like near field communication (NFC), ultra- wideband communication (UWB), Bluetooth (BLE) and / or the like. Alternatively, multiple different communication means can be provided for the portable identification device providing such communication technologies in parallel.

[0026] Moreover, the portable identification device may be configured to support proactively sending of identification information of the user, especially pursuant to a user-based initiation, to an external communication entity and / or to allow for requesting identification information by such external communication entity, which may also include an admissibility check of such request by the portable identification device and a necessary user interaction for approval.

[0027] In the context of the present invention an external communication entity may be an access terminal for access restricted areas, a payment terminal for executing cardless payments, a tracking device within hospitals in order to identify patient movements, a smartcard reader, e.g. for reading identity (ID) cards, and / or the like. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0029] According to one preferred embodiment, the portable identification device is provided in form of (wireless) earbuds, preferably in combination with an (wireless) earbud case, a glasses case, a wallet, a jewellery, in particular a ring, a necklace, an earring, a bracelet or the like, a key tag means / key fob, a bag, a purse, a smartcard and / or the like.

[0030] Hence, the portable identification device can be provided in form of an everyday use item with an arbitrary design factor, whereby such device can provide multiple different identification information, in particular not only access to a single restricted area or a single identification information.

[0031] Features of specific embodiments and fields of application as described in the context of the present invention on exemplary basis can thus be applied and transferred to other personal use items in similar or at least comparable manner.

[0032] Pursuant to another preferred embodiment the portable identification device is provided in form of a smartcard is a foldable smartcard and / or comprises a customized design.

[0033] Alternatively, the portable identification device may be provided in form of wireless earbuds comprises a first component, in particular a casing component, and a second component, in particular the earbud component, wherein the first and second component are capable of communicating with each other via a respective communication means.

[0034] Thus, the portable identification device can be provided with an amicable and individual design according to the preferences of the respective user.

[0035] Moreover, the portable identification device can be provided in form of multiple components which are working as a common (functional) entity, like e.g. earbuds being combined with a (loading) case for transportation. In such case, one of the components, e.g. the earbuds, can provide a basis for user input interaction while the other component can provide additional means like a display for illustrating requested identification information, like e.g. a QR code or the like. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0037] According to another preferred embodiment the at least one secure storage means comprises multiple containers, each of the containers being provided for storing a different identification information data set of the user. In a further preferred embodiment only one identification information data set being stored in a single container of the secure storage means is shareable and / or requestable at a time.

[0038] Thus, the secure storage means can provide for discrete storage areas which can be requested and read independently from each other.

[0039] In particular, each of the containers can comprise a particular address code in order to provide for a particular reference to specific purposes and / or external communication entities. For example, the at least one secure storage means may comprise a total of thirty containers, wherein a first container is exclusively reserved for official identification details like an identification (ID) card, whereas the second container may be reserved for a driver’s license details.

[0040] Hence, it is possible to limit requests of external communication entities to such specific containers without further identification information being stored within other parts of the secure storage means being even accessible by such request of a respective external communication entity.

[0041] Alternatively to providing different containers within the secure storage means, each and every identification information data set can, for example, be provided with a specific (requestor) address in order to provide a comparable limitation of external requests to specific data sets of the user.

[0042] According to another preferred embodiment the portable identification device comprises at least one control means, in particular at least a button, a slider and / or the like, for activation by the user of the sharing of at least one identification information data set of the user, in particular of a specific container of the at least one secure storage means. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0044] The at least one control means can allow for a user input, e.g. by pressing a button, interacting with a contact-sensing surface, double-tapping / single-tapping one of a set of earbuds, speaking out loud a user specific key- / password and / or the like, in order to approve the distribution of identification information data sets to send of an identification information data set being requested by an external communication entity.

[0045] In a further preferred embodiment the portable identification device further comprises at least one identification means, preferably a fingerprint reading sensor, in order to provide permission / approval by the user for sharing identification information data set of the user with an external communication entity.

[0046] Thus, via the identification means, e.g. in form of a fingerprint reading sensor, a voice recognition means and / or the like, it is possible that a user verification is required and provided before releasing an identification information data set, e.g. to an external communication entity.

[0047] In another preferred embodiment the at least one identification means comprises an activated state and a deactivated state, wherein the identification means is switchable between the activated and deactivated state by the at least one control means.

[0048] Thus, an unintentional verification and approval by the user to release an identification information data set can be prevented.

[0049] According to a further embodiment one of the multiple containers is selectable via the at least one control means such that identification information data set of the user being stored in the selected container shareable or requestable via the at least one communication means.

[0050] Hence, the user can actively select a particular identification information data set from the at least one secure storage means for authentication and / or identification according to the specific purpose and circumstances. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0052] Pursuant to another preferred embodiment the at least one secure storage means, preferably comprising multiple containers for storing various different identification information data sets of the user, is provided within the portable identification device as a read-only secure storage means.

[0053] In particular, the secure storage means can be set up and configured with multiple identification information data sets when manufacturing the portable identification device.

[0054] By the secure storage means being a read-only storage a subsequent amendment of the identification information data sets, i.e. after the manufacturing, can be prevented, thus providing a high security level and avoiding fraudulent change of data.

[0055] In a further preferred embodiment the at least one identification information data set of the user is one of

[0056] - personal identity information of the user, in particular official identity information, digital identity information, fingerprint information and / or the like,

[0057] - user access information,

[0058] - user related payment information,

[0059] - user related ticket information, and / or

[0060] - user related tracking information.

[0061] According to the present invention the single portable identification device of an individual user can provide various different identification data being necessary during daily life without the necessity for the user to carry any additional devices for identification purposes.

[0062] In another embodiment, the at least one energy source is a rechargeable or non- rechargeable battery, a solar cell, a motion energy preserving means and / or the like.

[0063] In the context of the present invention it is also possible to combine multiple different energy sources with each other, like a rechargeable battery with an additional solar cell or a motion energy preserving means. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0065] Hence, it is possible to provide an enlarged lifetime duration of the portable identification device, in particular in light of a minimized energy consumption of the device according to the present invention.

[0066] According to another aspect of the invention a system for providing, sharing and verifying at least one identification information data set of an individual user is proposed, comprising:

[0067] - at least one, preferably a plurality of, portable identification device(s) according to the present invention, wherein each of the plurality of identification devices is assigned to an individual user and

[0068] - at least one external communication entity, in particular for requesting, receiving and / or verifying the at least one identification information data set of the portable identification device of an individual user.

[0069] In particular, the system may combine an external communication entity with a plurality of portable identification devices in order to provide e.g. access rights to restricted areas for a plurality of different individuals.

[0070] In another preferred embodiment the at least one communication entity comprises at least one communication means for exchange of data with at least one portable identification device via its communication means, wherein the communication means are configured to communicate via near field communication, ultra-wideband communication, Bluetooth and / or the like.

[0071] Hence, the external communication entity can communicate and exchange data requests and identification information data sets of users via the communication means being also present on the portable identification devices.

[0072] In a further embodiment the at least one external communication entity is provided as a mobile and / or stationary external communication entity. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0074] Thus, external communication entities of different kinds and for different purposes, like payments, granting access to restricted areas and / or the like can be implemented by the present invention.

[0075] According to another aspect of the invention a method for identification and / or authentication by a user via a portable identification device and / or a system according to the present invention is provided.

[0076] Preferably, the method may provide for several steps, comprising:

[0077] - selection and authorizing an identification information data set

[0078] - providing and / or showing access to identification information data set to an external communication entity;

[0079] - approving request by external communication entity for transfer of identification information data set to external communication entity; and / or

[0080] - providing output concerning identification and / or authentication being approved or denied.

[0081] In particular, the method ensures an easily accessible identification and / or authentication procedure by using the portable identification device according to the present invention.

[0082] All of the advantages and technical effects being described in the context of portable identification device can also be applied, individually or commonly, for the system and the method according to the present invention.

[0083] Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained and described in more detail in the context of the embodiment as illustrated by the enclosed figures.

[0084] It is schematically shown:

[0085] Fig. 1 a first embodiment of a portable identification device; 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0087] Fig. 2 illustration of the components and connectivity of the portable identification device according to Fig. 1 as part of a system;

[0088] Fig. 3 a second embodiment of a portable identification device;

[0089] Fig. 4 illustration of the components and connectivity of the portable identification device according to Fig. 3 as part of another system 1 ; and

[0090] Fig. 5 flow chart concerning a method for authentication / identification by a portable identification device according to Fig. 1 and 3.

[0091] Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a portable identification device 10.

[0092] According to Fig. 1 the portable identification device 10 may comprise a secure storage means 20, a communication means 30 and an energy source 40 as well as a user control means 50 and / or an identification means 60.

[0093] In particular, as shown in Fig. 1 , the portable identification device 10 may be provided in a customized form and form factor. Thus, the portable identification device 10 may be provided as a bendable smartcard.

[0094] Moreover, the components, like the secure storage means 20, the communication means 30 and the energy source 40 may be embedded into an individual design which may be proposed and / or designed by the customer / user himself.

[0095] In consequence, the portable identification device 10 can be provided as an identification means for daily use, particularly being customizable according to the user’s preferences and not being restricted to from factors like usual smartphones or comparable devices.

[0096] Moreover, the portable identification device 10 can be a sole identification device without the necessity to carry any further devices for identification, payments, etc. around. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0098] By keeping the elements and components of the portable identification device 10 to a minimum, also the energy consumption of the device can be optimized.

[0099] In particular, the portable identification device 10 can serve for identification purposes only, ensuring an enduring experience.

[0100] Furthermore, the energy source 40 may be provided as a combination of multiple different sources in order to further enhance the user experience, e.g. a rechargeable battery in combination with a solar cell or motion energy preservation means for recharging the battery during everyday use.

[0101] Fig. 2 illustrates the components and connectivity of the portable identification device 10 according to Fig. 1 as part of a system 1 .

[0102] The system 1 comprises at least one portable identification device 10 and at least one external communication device 100.

[0103] The first embodiment of the portable identification device 10, shown in Fig. 1 as a foldable smartcard, may comprise the at least one secure storage means 20 as a secure element for storing identification information data sets of the user, the energy source 40, like e.g. a battery, and an identification means 60 in form of a fingerprint reading sensor.

[0104] Moreover, the portable identification device 10 comprises the at least one communication means 30, user interaction means with a control means 50 and an output means 70

[0105] Preferably, the communication means 30 may be configured to provide for multiple connectivity technologies like NFC, UWB and BLE.

[0106] The control means 50 may be provided as a button, a slider, a touchscreen, a microphone and / or the like. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0108] The identification means 60 may be provided as a fingerprint reading sensor, a voice recognition means and / or the like.

[0109] The output means 70 may be provided as a display, an E-Ink display / e-paper display, a speaker and / or the like.

[0110] Moreover, the control means 50 and the identification means 60 may be provided as a combined means, like a button or touchscreen element with integrated fingerprint reading sensor or the like.

[0111] The external communication entity 100 may be a simple reading device for QR codes, smartcard readers, ID readers, (cardless) payment readers, access control devices and / or the like.

[0112] In particular, the external communication entity 100 comprises a communication means which makes use of communication technologies for communication and data exchange with the communication means of the at least one portable identification device 10, e.g. technologies like NFC, UWB, BLE and / or the like.

[0113] Thus, the at least one portable identification device 10 and the at least one external communication device 100 are capable of exchanging data and executing a verification process via their respective communication means.

[0114] In general, the technical workflow for embodiments of the system 1 with a portable identification device 10 and an external communication entity 100 may be described as follows:

[0115] When a user 1000 is in a bank or another governmental institution, the button, as user input means 50, on one side of the portable smartcard 10 will be pressed and then fingerprint data will be presented as the identification information data set. The fingerprint data is captured by an authentication reader as external communication 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

[0116] 13 entity 100 and compared with stored templates. If the authentication is successful, access to the personal sensitive information is granted.

[0117] In a further example, upon receiving a specific touch pattern on the fingerprint reading sensor 60, the secure storage means fetches the relevant identification information data set and sends it over UWB technology 30. The authority 100 can then view and verify their identification documents without need of physical contact, physical documents nor the carrying of a separate device.

[0118] According to another example, using the communication means interfaces (BLE, UWB) 30 the portable identification device 10 establishes connections with external future smart solutions 100 like anchors, UWB readers and BLE readers. Data can be securely exchanged between the portable identification device, e.g. in form of a foldable smartcard, and the infrastructure’s devices 100, enabling seamless transactions and interactions.

[0119] Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment of a portable identification device 10.

[0120] In comparison to the embodiment according to Fig. 1 and 2, the portable identification device 10 according to Fig. 3 is provided with a first component 11 and a second component 12.

[0121] According to Fig. 3, the portable identification device 10 may be provided in form of wireless earbuds with a case as first component 11 and the corresponding earbuds as second component 12.

[0122] Thus, the first and second component 11 ; 12 may form a functional unit with the elements and means of the portable identification device 10 being distributed to provide a suitable user experience.

[0123] For example, the earbud case as the first component 11 may comprise an output means 70, e.g. a display / screen, an E-Ink display or the like, for showing and giving access to identification information data sets, e.g. in form of QR codes. In comparison 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

[0124] 14 thereto, the earbuds as the second component 12 may comprise a different output means 70, like e.g. an additional (external) speaker, in order to allow for providing user’s voice in the context of voice recognition by an external communication entity 100.

[0125] Moreover, the first and second component 11 ; 12 may both comprise identification means 60, e.g. a fingerprint reading sensor or the like, to allow for a seamless authentication process by the user 1000.

[0126] Also in this embodiment, the different elements and parts of the first and second component 11 ; 12 may be shared and reduced to a useful minimum respectively in order to enhance and extend user experience, especially with respect to energy consumption.

[0127] Fig. 4 illustrates the components and connectivity of the portable identification device 10 according to Fig. 3 as part of another system 1 .

[0128] The system’s 1 corresponding external communication device 100 may be the same or comparable to the one as illustrated and described in the context of Fig. 2 above.

[0129] The portable identification device 10 may be provided with the first and second component 11 ; 12 according to Fig. 3.

[0130] The earbud case as the first component 11 may comprise the secure storage means 20, a communication means 30, an energy source 40, a control means 50 an identification means 60 and an output 70.

[0131] The corresponding earbuds as the second component 12 may comprise a communication means 30, in particular covering only a single communication technology like BLE, an energy / power source 40, at least one control means 50 and an identification means 60. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0133] Hence, the first and second component 11 ; 12 may be configured to supplement each other’s functionality and thus may partly comprise same elements and components or different ones, in order to enhance the user experience.

[0134] In more detail, the second component 12 may comprise communication means 30 which only cover BLE technology for communication with the first component 11. The first component 11 may comprise a communication means 30 with additional communication technologies like NFC and UWB in order to provide suitable communication with external communication entities 100.

[0135] The first element 11 may serve as the routing element for the second element 12, in particular for user input and the like, thus also enhancing the use experience as well as optimizing the energy consumption.

[0136] The portable identification device being embodied with a first and second component 11 ; 12 may be considered as a functional unit, in particular supplementing the respective functionalities of the other component.

[0137] Moreover, the earbud case as first component 11 may be the only component which comprises a secure storage means 20 for storing identification information data sets of the user and an output means 70 in form of a display. In particular, as the space and surface on earbuds as second component 12 is restricted, the output means 70 of the second component 12 may be provided in form of a speaker, e.g. for allowing voice recognition by an external communication entity 100.

[0138] Thus, the output means 70 of the first and second component 11 ; 12 of the portable identification device 10 may supplement the overall functionality.

[0139] With respect to control means 50, the earbud case as first component 11 may comprise a touch sensor or a button, wherein the earbuds as second component 12 may comprise a touch sensor or button, a microphone and may use the internal speakers of the earbuds as further user control / interaction means. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0141] Concerning user identification means 60, both components 11 ; 12 of the portable identification device 10 may comprise a fingerprint reading sensor. However, the earbuds as second component may also make use of the microphone for voice recognition as identification means 60 for the user, either in addition to or in substitution of a fingerprint reading sensor.

[0142] Fig. 5 shows a flow chart concerning a method 200 for authentication and / or identification by a portable identification device 10 according to Fig. 1 and 3.

[0143] According to the illustration in Fig. 5, the portable identification device 10 functions as an interface means between the user 1000 for giving input and the external communication entity 100 requesting information for identification and / or authentication of the user.

[0144] In a first step, the user 1000 may provide an input, e.g. via voice recognition or a control means 50, to select an identification information data set, e.g. passport information, and / or authorize such selection 210 via the identification means 60.

[0145] In a next step, the selection by step 210 may be approved to be made available 220, e.g. as QR code on an output means 70 like a display, by the user 1000 giving another input via the control means 50.

[0146] The selected identification information data set will be made available for reading / receipt / request by the external communication entity 100, e.g. comprising a QR code scanner. Either the identification information data set may be transferred directly to the external communication entity 100 or the external communication entity 100 may request the transfer of the actual identification information data set when reading e.g. the QR code or the like.

[0147] When the external communication entity 100 is allowed to request the transfer of the identification information data set, like e.g. passport information, the user may approve 230 the transfer of such data sets by another confirming user input, preferably via the control means 50. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0149] Thus, an unintentional transfer of identification information data sets can be avoided and prevented, not only by selecting 210, via control means 50, and authorizing 210, via identification means 60, access to any identification information data set at first, but also by another confirmation and approval 230 via the control means 50.

[0150] In another step, the result of the identification and / or authentication process may be provided to the user 240, e.g. via output means 70 in form of a display / screen, speakers and / or the like.

[0151] On this basis, potential use cases may look like as follows:

[0152] The user / traveller 1000 arrives at the airport for a flight having a portable identification device 10 with personal information.

[0153] At the security checkpoint, the user 1000 moves to the automatic identity verification gates 100 with their biometric data stored in the portable identification device 10, presses 210 the button 50 to activate the fingerprint reading sensor 60, authenticates 220 by presenting his fingerprint and agrees to share the needed data with the identity reader 100 and data approval check 230 starts. Doors will open and after a face recognition compared with passport picture, as provided with previously shared identification information data set, by a remote police officer, the user / traveller 1000 can enter the destination country.

[0154] In summary, by the present invention a portable identification device 10 is provided which allows for a comfortable daily use for the identification and / or authorization / authentication in various different aspects and situations, without the need to have any other device available in addition.

[0155] By the customizable and individual design of the portable identification device 10, the daily use experience is enhanced and an enduring lifetime of the portable identification device 10 can be provided due to minimized energy consumption in the context of the purpose for identification and / or authentication. 40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt

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[0157] Thus, in form of a system 1 , with one or multiple portable identification devices 10 and corresponding external communication entities 100, the present invention allows for a general and seamless identification process for various different situations and circumstances in everyday life.

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[0160] REFERENCE SIGNS

[0161] I System

[0162] 10 Portable identification device

[0163] I I First component

[0164] 12 Second component

[0165] 20 Secure storage means

[0166] 30 Communication means

[0167] 40 Energy source

[0168] 50 Control / interaction means

[0169] 60 Identification means

[0170] 70 Output means

[0171] 100 External communication entity

[0172] 110 Communication means

[0173] 200 Method

[0174] 210 Select and authorize identification information data set

[0175] 220 Provide / show access to identification information data set to an external communication entity

[0176] 230 Approve request for transfer of identification information data set to external communication entity

[0177] 240 Output concerning identification and / or authentication approved / denied

[0178] 1000 User

Claims

40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt20CLAIMS1 . Portable identification device (10) for storing, providing and sharing identification information of a user, comprising:- at least one secure storage means (20) for storing at least one identification information data set of the user;- at least one communication means (30), preferably for exchange of data via near field communication, ultra-wideband communication, Bluetooth and / or the like;- at least one energy source (40); wherein the at least one identification information data set of the user is forwardable via the communication means (30) and / or requestable by an external communication entity (200) via the communication means (30).

2. Portable identification device (10) according claim 1 , characterized in that the portable identification device (10) is provided in form of earbuds, preferably in combination with an earbud case, a ring, a necklace, a bracelet, an earring, a key tag means, a bag, a purse, a glasses case, a wallet, a smartcard and / or the like.

3. Portable identification device (10) according claim 2, characterized in that the portable identification device (10) being provided in form of a smartcard is a foldable smartcard and / or comprises a customized design, or wherein the portable identification device (10) being provided in form of wireless earbuds comprises a first component (11 ), in particular a casing component, and a second component (12), in particular the earbud component, wherein the first and second component are capable of communicating with each other via a respective communication means (30).

4. Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt21 the at least one secure storage means (20) comprises multiple containers, each of the containers being provided for storing a different identification information data set of the user.

5. Portable identification device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that only one identification information data set being stored in a single container of the secure storage means (20) is shareable and / or requestable at a time.

6. Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portable identification device comprises at least one control means (50), in particular at least a button, a slider and / or the like, for activation by the user of the sharing of at least one identification information data set of the user, in particular of a specific container of the at least one secure storage means (20).

7. Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portable identification device (10) further comprises at least one identification means (60), preferably a fingerprint reading sensor, in order to provide permission by the user for sharing identification information data set of the user with an external communication entity.

8. Portable identification device (10) according to claims 7, characterized in that the at least one identification means (60) comprises an activated state and a deactivated state, wherein the identification means (60) is switchable between the activated and deactivated state by the at least one control means (50).

9. Portable identification device (10) according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt22 one of the multiple containers is selectable via the at least one control means (50) such that identification information data set of the user being stored in the selected container shareable or requestable via the at least one communication means.

10. Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one secure storage means (20), preferably comprising multiple containers for storing various different identification information data set of the user, is provided within the portable identification device (10) as a read-only secure storage means.11 . Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one identification information data set of the user is one of- personal identity information of the user, in particular official identity information, digital identity information, fingerprint information and / or the like,- user access information,- user related payment information,- user related ticket information, and / or- user related tracking information.

12. Portable identification device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one energy source (40) is a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery, a solar cell, a motion energy preserving means and / or the like.

13. System (1 ) for providing, sharing and verifying at least one identification information data set of an individual user, comprising- at least one, preferably a plurality of, portable identification device(s) (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the plurality of identification devices (10) is assigned to an individual user and- at least one external communication entity (100), in particular for requesting, receiving and / or verifying the at least one identification information data set of the portable identification device (10) of an individual user.40186.AAB.P100PC S / Eu / kt2314. System (1 ) according to claim 13, characterized in that the at least one communication entity (100) comprises at least one communication means (110) for exchange of data with at least one portable identification device (10) via its communication means (30), wherein the communication means (30; 110) are configured to communicate via near field communication, ultra-wideband communication, Bluetooth and / or the like.

15. System (1 ) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the at least one external communication entity (100) is provided as a mobile and / or stationary external communication entity.

16. Method (200) for identification and / or authentication by a user via a portable identification device (10) and / or a system (1 ) according to one of the preceding claims.

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