133 results about "Retinal scan" patented technology

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus and method for near-to-eye (e.g., retinal) displaying with exit-pupil expansion using a scanning component (e.g., a scanning mirror) and an exit-pupil expander (e.g., diffractive exit-pupil expander) for providing a retinal scanning display with a large exit pupil.

An identity verification system that includes a self-authenticating identity card and a card reader. The self-authenticating card has a programmable microchip with data pertaining to the authorized card bearer, including data for a stored biometric feature, such as a fingerprint, a retinal scan, a voice print, a DNA sequence, etc. The card also includes a biometric sensor that senses an applied biometric feature and a data lock that releases data upon determinination of a match between the stored and the applied biometric features. In order to self-authenticate the card, the card bearer must provide the applied biometric feature. For example, the card bearer applies a finger tip to the sensor, if the applied biometric feature is a fingerprint. If the data match, the data lock transmits data stored on the card to the card reader for processing.

A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic smartcard that has wireless capability. The person carries the smartcard while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one smartcard or if a card has been abandoned. The system detects and tracks any undesirable person in the airport or building an provides a means for apprehending the person by security or law enforcement personnel. In addition, immigration or customs can be notified about any undesirable person arriving in an airport. The system allows airline personnel and security personnel to know when an unexpected or unwanted event or person is in the system.

In accordance with embodiments of the present invention a present authentication or identification process includes iterative and successive cross-hatching of biometric components such as voice print, fingerprint, hand analysis, retina scan, iris scan, and/or features (such as facial characteristics, scars, tattoos and/or birthmarks) with other identifying data such as a PIN, password phrase, barcode, or identification card.

A biometric access control and time and attendance system comprises an integrated network including one or more remote access devices in electronic communication with a computer database. Each remote access device comprises a silicon chip based system and preferably includes a biometric input device, a liquid crystal display (LCD), computer processing capabilities based on embedded system architecture with configurable system-on-chip (CSOC) technology, and an electrical output for controlling a door lock or the like. The use of CSOC architecture in lieu of conventional personal computer technology (e.g. mother boards, hard drives, video controllers and the like) allows for a more compact and cost efficient design. A plurality of remote access devices is configured for communication with a primary computer database wherein data corresponding to biometric samples for all authorized users is stored. In an embodiment wherein the biometric input devices comprise fingerprint scanners, the devices are configured to facilitate fingerprint identification by incorporating an auto-targeting capability that enables the user to simply place his or her finger on the fingerprint scanner whereafter the system adjusts the scanned image by automatically shifting the scanned image data to a properly targeted position thereby enabling the system compare the scanned print to the biometric samples in the system's data storage memory. Auto-targeting capability eliminates the requirement for manual targeting present in systems of the background art thereby improving system performance and minimizing reliance on human interaction. The present invention contemplates the use of auto-targeting with other biometric systems, such as facial recognition and/or retinal scanning systems, or any other biometric identification technology.

A device for image transmission includes a first scanner at a first location and a second scanner at a second location, with an optical fiber linking the scanners. The first scanner scans the first location and couples light from the first location to the optical fiber. The fiber transmits the light to the second location where the second scanner constructs an image of the second location from the light. The two scanners are synchronized so that the constructed image corresponds directly to the scanned scene. The second scanner may be part of a retinal scanner, so that the image is formed directly on the user's retina. In another embodiment, the each of the scanners acts as a transceiver so that imaging is bi-directional.

An apparatus and method by which an image is projected to pupils of a viewer. Preferably, the image covers only areas occupied by the pupils and tracks the areas occupied by the pupils such as to provide continuous display of the imagery to a viewer. The method is to dynamically control the direction of light into sub-apertures selected by a tracking device. By imaging selectively into the sub-apertures where the pupils are temporally located instead of imaging into a generally large area, the disclosed apparatus is power efficient and exclusive because the projected images are covert. This method is applicable to most biocular displays, for instance, but not limited to “see through” systems, which overlay imagery over real world scenes and where geometrically precise projection is critical. In one embodiment, the pupil scan apparatus is combined with a retinal scan apparatus to provide security. In this manner, only an authorized user of the apparatus can operate it.

A system and method for creating and verifying physical documents and/or smart cards based upon positively identifying the owner, holder, or presenter of the document by relating to the measurement of biometric data of the individual at the time of document and/or smart card creation and verification. The biometric data that can be included in the creation of the document include retinal scan, face print, fingerprint, voiceprint and DNA profiles, or other viable biometric data set. Also, protected data that includes important information of the document itself that is written on the document, is combined with the biometric data to provide a security data block that is printed on the document. This security data block is decoded by a document verifier when presented by a document presenter, to provide for an enhanced level of document protection and identity protection.

A medical communications and management system (MCMS) that is operative to compile, store, retrieve and transmit digitized medical information from a variety of medical imaging modalities, as well as digital information such as scanned in images, digital photographs, audio files, and digitized information corresponding to monitored physiological conditions, such as heart rate and the like. The MCMS is further operative to include personal patient identification information, such as retinal scans and fingerprints, and is capable of being archived to thus enable such digitized information to be readily accessed. To that end, it is contemplated that the MCMS of the present invention will be used in connection with an electronic medical record and facilitate compliance with HIPAA.

Discloses a payment transfer system used to transfer funds from a payer to a payee using an online payment processor gateway. The payment processor gateway is accessible by a payer over the internet from a merchant web site or by telephone contact using mobile SMS messaging or mobile, POTS or VoIP interactive voice response. The payer is authenticated to use the system by a challenge response process. The challenge response process may include a user identifier such as a card number and related password or PIN or the challenge response may include a scanned biometric parameter such as a fingerprint or retinal scan.

The present invention provides a money card system, method and apparatus that is convenient, easy to use, does not require good or any credit, is useable by individuals having low incomes, is interchangeable with cash, is available in many currencies, can be used in COD transactions, and is safer than cash, checks, money orders, cashier's checks, traveler's checks, ATM cards, credit cards, debit cards, stored-value cards and smart cards. For these individuals, the money card would provide the functionality of cash enhanced with the security of a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or Personal Identification Code (PIC) or other biometric information, such as fingerprint, handprint, voiceprint, iris scan, retina scan, thermal image, electronic/digital signature or any other form of endorsement that may be used to personalize and secure the transaction.

A biometric anti-theft gear shifter lock control for vehicles, equipment, and machinery, and other transmission actuation devices on land, water, and air, using a gear shifter. A biometric sensor scans in biometric information from a user to a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU finding a match for an authorized user deactivates a shift lock which may be built into an automatic shift vehicle or a solenoid or other switch added to a standard shift vehicle. It sounds an alarm for an unauthorized user. The control may be positioned on a gear shift knob with a flip-type protective cover. The biometrics device could be a fingerprint scanner, a retina scanner, a voice recognition system or other device programmed to operate only upon recognition of a unique biometrically measurable characteristic of one or more authorized users whose biometric data is programmed into the system.

Disclosed is a system and method for processing payment options, including consolidation, selection, and secure identification. In one embodiment, multiple payment options such as credit, debit and loyalty cards are registered by a consumer and consolidated into a secure central repository. The consumer securely accesses the central repository over a secure communications channel from a remote access device, such as a point-of sale (POS) terminal at a merchant store, to retrieve and select from one of the available payment methods. Upon selection, additional data sufficient to complete the payment transaction is sent to the POS terminal. The consumer may use a piece of identification and password (e.g., one of the registered cards together with a password or personal identification number) to securely access the multiple payment options. Alternatively, the consumer is identified by using a biometric identifier, such as a fingerprint or retina scanner, without need for additional identification.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for transmitting data, such as biometric data or Internet telephone data, in a packet network. Packets we split and interchanged prior to transmission across a packet network, such that packets that reach their destination may be processed, even in the presence of lost or delayed packets. Packets of biometric data, such as fingerprints, retinal scans or voice characteristics, of sampled voice packets are split, and optionally interchanged prior to transmission. If some packets are lost or delayed, while some of the packets teach their destination and provide sufficient data for user identification, then the user may be authenticated without requesting the retransmission of the lost or delayed data. If some packets are lost or delayed, while some packets reach their destination, then the received speech samples may be reproduced without requesting the retransmission of the lost or delayed data.

This invention is a system and method for a matching system that cross-references patients anonymously with doctors and pharmacies. The invention uses patient-unique biometrics, such as fingerprinting, retinal scanning, or another such unique identifier, for patient identification and verification without revealing a patient's name or other personal information. The system tracks patient prescriptions and produces alerts to indicate potential problems, such as drug interactions or possible fraudulent behavior. The system can produce a traceable paper trail, for investigation or prosecution, and protects the medical industry, patients, and the public from the consequences of doctor shopping.

A device, system and method for positively establishing an identity of an individual is provided. The device, system and method of the present disclosure provides for coupling an electronic information carrier to a reader device; receiving in the reader device at least one biometric identifier from the electronic information carrier; taking a biometric measurement of the individual; and comparing the at least one biometric identifier to the biometric measurement, wherein if the biometric measurement matches the biometric identifier, positively establishing the identity of the individual. Once the individual's identity is established, data such as a medical record may be access from the electronic information carrier. Furthermore, the record may be updated and written to the electronic information carrier. The biometric identifier may be a photo, a fingerprint, a hand geometry print, an iris scan, a retinal scan or a DNA fingerprint.

The present invention provides an optical system that can reduce the occurrence of aberration, and a scanning retinal display that uses such an optical system. A first diffraction section and the second diffraction section are attached to a light guiding section in a state separated from each other. The first diffraction section diffracts light flux that is incident on it, to be incident on the light guiding section. The light guiding section guides light flux that has been diffracted by the first diffraction section to the second diffraction section using reflection inside the light guiding section. The second diffraction section re-diffracts light flux that has been guided by the light guiding section and output externally of the light guiding section. The first diffraction section, the light guiding section, and the second diffraction section are substantially symmetrical, either side of a virtual plane between the first diffraction section and the second diffraction section.

A system for creating, maintaining and selectively accessing medical histories. The system allows a patient and other selected parties to build a medical history, but importantly places the authority to grant access to the medical history solely in the hands of the patient. When the patient's medical history file is created, the patient also pre-authorizes selected parties, including government agencies such as FEMA to have access to at least part of the patient's history. Each selected party is associated with an access module that dictates the level of access the party has to the medical history. Primary care physicians are associated with a full access module, which allows full access to the patient's medical history. Dentists and pharmacies are associated with a limited access module, which limits the party's access to only pertinent portions of the patient's medical history. The present system also includes a fingerprint scanner and/or retina scanner that can be used to identify unconscious patients and patients without an I.D. card.