Abstract

A method of creating an algorithm to enhance detection of fraudulent audio data is provided that includes generating, by an electronic device, audio data using a synthetic speech creation algorithm, processing the generated audio data using a synthetic speech detection algorithm, determining whether the synthetic speech detection algorithm detects the generated audio data, generating additional audio data using the synthetic speech creation algorithm, and creating a database including the generated audio data and genuine data. When the synthetic speech detection algorithm failed to detect the generated audio data, the synthetic speech detection algorithm is divided into a first algorithm and a second algorithm. The second algorithm is fine-tuned using the data in the created database. The first algorithm and the finetuned second algorithm are combined to create a fine-tuned synthetic speech detection algorithm for enhancing detection of fraudulent audio data generated by the synthetic speech creation algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 17/02 - Preprocessing operations, e.g. segment selectionPattern representation or modelling, e.g. based on linear discriminant analysis [LDA] or principal componentsFeature selection or extraction

Abstract

A method for authenticating users is provided that includes capturing, by an electronic device, audio data of a pass phrase spoken by a user and obtaining record audio data of the pass phrase spoken by the user. Moreover, the method includes creating a first activation sequence from the captured audio data and a second activation sequence from the record audio data, creating a tensor using the first activation sequence and the second activation sequence, and calculating a first weighted activation sequence and a second weighted activation sequence using the tensor. Furthermore, the method includes calculating an embedding for the first weighted activation sequence and an embedding for the second weighted activation sequence and calculating a similarity score between the calculated embeddings. In response to determining the similarity score satisfies a threshold score, the method includes simultaneously successfully authenticating the user and the pass phrase spoken by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G10L 17/02 - Preprocessing operations, e.g. segment selectionPattern representation or modelling, e.g. based on linear discriminant analysis [LDA] or principal componentsFeature selection or extraction
• G10L 17/06 - Decision making techniquesPattern matching strategies

Abstract

A method for capturing genuine user image data is provided that includes the steps of creating a displacement instruction, and displaying, by an electronic device, facial image data of a user in accordance with the displacement instruction. Moreover, the method includes the steps of positioning the displayed user facial image data to be located within a screen of the electronic device, capturing facial image data of the user, and calculating a translation distance of the captured user facial image data. Furthermore, the method includes the steps of comparing the calculated translation distance against a translation distance calculated from information in the displacement instruction to determine whether the calculated translation distance is in accordance with the displacement instruction. In response to determining the calculated translation distance is in accordance with the displacement instruction, determining the captured user facial image data is genuine and thus taken of a live person.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06T 3/60 - Rotation of whole images or parts thereof
• G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
• G06V 40/60 - Static or dynamic means for assisting the user to position a body part for biometric acquisition

Abstract

A method for authenticating users is provided that includes capturing, by an electronic device, audio data of a pass phrase spoken by a user and obtaining record audio data of the pass phrase spoken by the user. Moreover, the method includes creating a first activation sequence from the captured audio data and a second activation sequence from the record audio data, creating a tensor using the first activation sequence and the second activation sequence, and calculating a first weighted activation sequence and a second weighted activation sequence using the tensor. Furthermore, the method includes calculating an embedding for the first weighted activation sequence and an embedding for the second weighted activation sequence and calculating a similarity score between the calculated embeddings. In response to determining the similarity score satisfies a threshold score, the method includes simultaneously successfully authenticating the user and the pass phrase spoken by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 17/24 - the user being prompted to utter a password or a predefined phrase
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G10L 17/02 - Preprocessing operations, e.g. segment selectionPattern representation or modelling, e.g. based on linear discriminant analysis [LDA] or principal componentsFeature selection or extraction
• G10L 17/06 - Decision making techniquesPattern matching strategies

Goods & Services

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Abstract

A method for determining authenticity of a document is provided that includes
the step of capturing, by an electronic device, an image of a document. The
document includes
image data of a biometric modality of a user and informational data. Moreover,
the method
includes the steps of cropping the captured image data to include an image of
the document only,
removing the informational data from the cropped image, and generating a gray
scale image
from the cropped image. The gray scale image and the cropped image are a pair
of images.
Furthermore, the method includes the step of simultaneously processing, by a
trained machine
learning model (MLM) each image in the pair of images, to determine whether
the identity
document in the captured image is authentic.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
• G06V 30/40 - Document-oriented image-based pattern recognition
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection

Abstract

A method for enhancing detection of a fraudulent identity document in an image is provided that includes receiving, by an electronic device, an image of an identity document associated with a user including at least one background object. The method also includes determining the size and orientation of the at least one background object based on the received image, extracting information about the received image from the received image, and extracting information from the received image about a capture device that captured the received image. Each of the size and orientation of the at least one background object, the extracted received image data information, and the extracted capture device information is compared against corresponding information in record data of the user. A similarity score is calculated for each comparison. When each similarity score satisfies a threshold value, the identity document in the received image is deemed to be fraudulent.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• B42D 25/30 - Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
• G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• G06V 20/00 - ScenesScene-specific elements
• G06V 30/40 - Document-oriented image-based pattern recognition
• G06V 30/41 - Analysis of document content
• G06V 30/418 - Document matching, e.g. of document images
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection

Abstract

A method for enhancing user liveness detection is provided that includes receiving image data of a user that includes items of metadata. Moreover, the method includes comparing each item of metadata associated with the received image data against a corresponding item of metadata associated with record image data of the user, and determining whether each item of metadata associated with the received image data matches the corresponding item of metadata. In response to determining at least one item of metadata associated with the received image data does not match the corresponding item of metadata, the method deems the received image data to be genuine and from a live person. In response to determining all items of metadata associated with the received image match the corresponding item of metadata, the method deems the received image data to be fraudulent and not from a living person.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• G06V 40/50 - Maintenance of biometric data or enrolment thereof

Goods & Services

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Goods & Services

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Goods & Services

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Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06V 10/141 - Control of illumination
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04W 12/065 - Continuous authentication
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
• H04W 12/65 - Environment-dependent, e.g. using captured environmental data

Abstract

A method for enhanced access control is provided that includes the steps of displaying buttons, by an electronic device, where each button corresponds to a different service. Moreover, the method includes receiving, by the electronic device, input regarding a selected service, transmitting at least one credential for the selected service to a computer, and capturing, by a camera in communication with the computer, facial image data of a user. The method also includes determining whether the facial image data was taken of a live person. In response to determining the facial image data was taken of a live person, a verification transaction is conducted based on the at least one credential and facial image data. In response to verifying the identity of the user as true, the user is granted access to the selected service.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection
• G07C 9/25 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 67/2869 - Terminals specially adapted for communication

Goods & Services

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Abstract

A method for enhanced access control is provided that includes the steps of displaying buttons, by an electronic device, where each button corresponds to a different service. Moreover, the method includes receiving, by the electronic device, input regarding a selected service, transmitting at least one credential for the selected service to a computer, and capturing, by a camera in communication with the computer, facial image data of a user. The method also includes determining whether the facial image data was taken of a live person. In response to determining the facial image data was taken of a live person, a verification transaction is conducted based on the at least one credential and facial image data. In response to verifying the identity of the user as true, the user is granted access to the selected service.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection

Abstract

A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/21 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass having a variable access code
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• G07C 9/27 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass with central registration
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

Abstract

A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is
provided that
includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a
traveler. Moreover,
the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning
for accessing a
security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In
response to
determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic
device is authorized to
access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to
the security service
area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/22 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
• G07C 9/29 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass containing active electronic elements, e.g. smartcards

Abstract

A method for enhanced liveness detection of facial image data is provided that includes capturing movement data of an electronic device while capturing, using the electronic device, facial image data of a user. In response to determining the captured movement data is consistent with movement data expected to be captured during capture of facial image data, the method includes deciding the captured facial image data is genuine. In response to determining the captured movement data is different than movement data expected to be generated during capture of facial image data, the method includes deciding the captured facial image data is fraudulent.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• H04M 1/725 - Cordless telephones

Abstract

A method for ensuring a user is permitted to conduct an activity is provided that includes the steps of capturing, using a computing device, data for a biometric modality of a user and identifying information of an object. The method also includes transmitting, via a network, the captured biometric modality data and identifying information to a computer and conducting a verification transaction based on the captured biometric modality data to verify the identity of the user. When the identity of the user is successfully verified, a verification transaction is conducted based on the captured object identifying information and the user is permitted to use the object to conduct the activity when the object is successfully verified.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 12/00 - Accessing, addressing or allocating within memory systems or architectures
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• G06V 40/13 - Sensors therefor
• G06V 40/12 - Fingerprints or palmprints

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
• H04W 12/065 - Continuous authentication
• G06V 10/60 - Extraction of image or video features relating to illumination properties, e.g. using a reflectance or lighting model
• G06V 10/141 - Control of illumination
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04W 12/65 - Environment-dependent, e.g. using captured environmental data

Abstract

A method for authenticating a user is provided that includes capturing, by a computing device, key stroke data generated as a result of a user typing content into the computing device, and calculating feature values from the key stroke data. The method also includes calculating distance scores from the feature values and average distance scores from the distance scores, and entering the average distance scores into a classifier. The user is successfully authenticated when the classifier verifies the identity of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06F 18/2411 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on the proximity to a decision surface, e.g. support vector machines
• G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands

Abstract

A method for ensuring that an individual is authorized to conduct an activity is provided. The method includes conducting, using a processor, an authentication transaction with authentication data captured from an individual desiring to conduct an activity, and determining whether the captured authentication data is legitimate when the individual is successfully authenticated. Moreover, the method includes determining the individual is authorized to conduct the activity when the captured authentication data is legitimate, and conducting, using the processor, a subsequent authentication transaction with authentication data captured from the individual at a subsequent time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06F 21/30 - Authentication, i.e. establishing the identity or authorisation of security principals
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• H04W 12/63 - Location-dependentProximity-dependent

Goods & Services

Providing user authentication services using biometric hardware and software technology, bar code technology, short-range wireless communication technology, block chain technology, pass-phrase technology, cryptographic based protocols, or single sign-on technology for in-person transactions and for ingress and egress at secure areas such as security checkpoints within public or private facilities such as airports and to public or private modes of transportation within or at such facilities Airline passenger security screening services; Security screening services, namely, verifying the identity credentials of passengers for public health, safety, and security purposes; Identification verification services, namely, verification of identity credentials of passengers for public health, safety, and security purposes

Abstract

A method for detecting user liveness is provided that includes selecting first and second images from a sequence of images. The first and second images are captured under different illumination conditions. The method further includes locating feature calculation windows in corresponding positions on the first and second images. Each window includes a first area and a second area. Moreover, the method includes calculating, by a computing device, a feature value for each window position based on pixels, within the windows located at the position, from the first and second images. Furthermore, the method includes calculating a feature vector from the feature values, calculating a confidence score from the feature vector, and determining the sequence of images includes images of a live user when the confidence score is equal to or greater than the threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
• H04W 12/065 - Continuous authentication
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• H04W 12/65 - Environment-dependent, e.g. using captured environmental data

Abstract

A method for capturing image data of a user is provided that includes displaying, by a computing device, a perspective view of a virtual computing device. Moreover, the method includes changing, by the computing device, the perspective view of the virtual computing device while the computing device moves, changing, by the computing device, the display of the virtual computing device to provide notification that the computing device is in an acceptable position for capturing image data of a user, and capturing, by a camera included in the computing device, facial image data of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• G06V 40/60 - Static or dynamic means for assisting the user to position a body part for biometric acquisition

Abstract

A method for capturing image data of a user is provided that includes displaying, by a computing device, a perspective view of a virtual computing device. Moreover, the method includes changing, by the computing device, the perspective view of the virtual computing device while the computing device moves, changing, by the computing device, the display of the virtual computing device to provide notification that the computing device is in an acceptable position for capturing image data of a user, and capturing, by a camera included in the computing device, facial image data of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method identifying a client computer system is provided that includes requesting over a network, by a client computer system, to access a server computer system operating an online service. The client computer system includes an input device. Moreover, the method includes granting access, by the server computer system, to the client computer system, and capturing input data from the client computer system, by the server computer system. The input data is generated by activity of the input device. Furthermore, the method includes calculating temporal differences from the captured input data, a distribution from the temporal differences, and a clustering tendency and a clustering period for the distribution from the captured input data. Additionally, the method includes identifying, by the server computer system, the client computer system when the calculated clustering tendency and clustering period match corresponding data for a client computer system stored in the server computer system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials

Abstract

A method for detecting user liveness is provided that includes selecting first and second images from a sequence of images. The first and second images are captured under different illumination conditions. The method further includes locating feature calculation windows in corresponding positions on the first and second images. Each window includes a first area and a second area. Moreover, the method includes calculating, by a computing device, a feature value for each window position based on pixels, within the windows located at the position, from the first and second images. Furthermore, the method includes calculating a feature vector from the feature values, calculating a confidence score from the feature vector, and determining the sequence of images includes images of a live user when the confidence score is equal to or greater than the threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A method for detecting user liveness is provided that includes selecting first and second images from a sequence of images. The first and second images are captured under different illumination conditions. The method further includes locating feature calculation windows in corresponding positions on the first and second images. Each window includes a first area and a second area. Moreover, the method includes calculating, by a computing device, a feature value for each window position based on pixels, within the windows located at the position, from the first and second images. Furthermore, the method includes calculating a feature vector from the feature values, calculating a confidence score from the feature vector, and determining the sequence of images includes images of a live user when the confidence score is equal to or greater than the threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06V 40/40 - Spoof detection, e.g. liveness detection

Goods & Services

Computer security threat analysis for protecting data and information from unauthorized access; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data and information from unauthorized access by analyzing biometric data; Computer security threat analysis for protecting data and information from unauthorized access by analyzing acquired biometric data for authenticity; providing user authentication services using biometric software technology for network-based transactions; Intelligent fingerprint, iris, face, and hand recognition services using cloud-based software technology; Providing user authentication services using biometric software technology, namely, providing authentication of individual identity information using biometric features stored on a computer network; Providing computing user authentication services using biometric software technology, namely, providing authentication of individual identity information using biometric features stored on a computer network in order to protect network accessible data associated with individuals

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud
• H04W 12/00 - Security arrangementsAuthenticationProtecting privacy or anonymity

Abstract

A method for ensuring that an individual is authorized to conduct an activity is provided. The method includes conducting, using a processor, an authentication transaction with authentication data captured from an individual desiring to conduct an activity, and determining whether the captured authentication data is legitimate when the individual is successfully authenticated. Moreover, the method includes determining the individual is authorized to conduct the activity when the captured authentication data is legitimate, and conducting, using the processor, a subsequent authentication transaction with authentication data captured from the individual at a subsequent time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• G06F 21/30 - Authentication, i.e. establishing the identity or authorisation of security principals
• G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• H04W 12/00 - Security arrangementsAuthenticationProtecting privacy or anonymity

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud

Abstract

A method for determining user liveness is provided that includes calculating, by a computing device, a spectral property difference between voice biometric data captured from a user and user record voice biometric data. The user and the computing device constitute a user-computing device pair, and the voice biometric data is captured by the computing device during a verification transaction. Moreover, the method includes inputting the spectral property difference into a machine learning algorithm, calculating an output score with the machine learning algorithm, and determining the voice biometric data was captured from a live user when the output score satisfies a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 17/00 - Speaker identification or verification techniques
• G10L 17/08 - Use of distortion metrics or a particular distance between probe pattern and reference templates
• G10L 17/22 - Interactive proceduresMan-machine interfaces
• G10L 17/26 - Recognition of special voice characteristics, e.g. for use in lie detectorsRecognition of animal voices

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method for detecting user head motion during an authentication transaction is provided that includes generating, by a processor, a motion type feature vector and a user head motion type prediction based on data generated for a sequence of frames. The frames are included in biometric data captured from a user. Moreover, the method includes generating a liveness rating feature vector based on the generated frame data, merging the motion type and liveness rating vectors, and generating a spoof prediction from the merged vector. When the generated spoof prediction indicates biometric data in the frames was spoofed, the method includes changing the user head motion type prediction to no motion. The method also includes storing the user head motion type prediction in a buffer and determining a final user head motion type detected for the frames.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values
• G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

A method for verifying the identity of a user is provided that includes generating, by a computing device, a parameter for each processed frame in a video of biometric data captured from a user. The parameter results from movement of the computing device during capture of the biometric data. Moreover, the method includes generating a signal for the parameter and calculating a confidence score based on the generated signal and a classification model specific to the user. The classification model is generated from other signals generated for the parameter. Furthermore, the method includes verifying the identity of the user as true when the confidence score is at least equal to a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/22 - Image acquisition using hand-held instruments
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• H04W 12/065 - Continuous authentication

Abstract

A method for verifying the identity of a user is provided that includes generating, by a computing device, a parameter for each processed frame in a video of biometric data captured from a user. The parameter results from movement of the computing device during capture of the biometric data. Moreover, the method includes generating a signal for the parameter and calculating a confidence score based on the generated signal and a classification model specific to the user. The classification model is generated from other signals generated for the parameter. Furthermore, the method includes verifying the identity of the user as true when the confidence score is at least equal to a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A method for enhancing user liveness detection is provided that includes calculating, by a computing device, a first angle and a second angle for each frame in a video of captured face biometric data. The first angle is between a plane defined by a front face of the terminal device and a vertical axis, and the second angle is between the plane defined by the front face of the terminal device and a plane defined by the face of the user. Moreover, the method includes creating a first signal from the first angles and a second signal from the second angles, calculating a similarity score between the first and second signals, and determining the user is live when the similarity score is at least equal to a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints

Abstract

A method for enhancing user liveness detection is provided that includes calculating, by a computing device, parameters for each frame in a video of captured face biometric data. Each parameter results from movement of at least one of the computing device and the biometric data during capture of the biometric data. The method also includes creating a signal for each parameter and calculating a similarity score. The similarity score indicates the similarity between the signals. Moreover, the method includes determining the user is live when the similarity score is at least equal to a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/52 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by deriving mathematical or geometrical properties from the whole image
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image

Abstract

A method for enhancing user liveness detection is provided that includes calculating, by a computing device, parameters for each frame in a video of captured face biometric data. Each parameter results from movement of at least one of the computing device and the biometric data during capture of the biometric data. The method also includes creating a signal for each parameter and calculating a similarity score. The similarity score indicates the similarity between the signals. Moreover, the method includes determining the user is live when the similarity score is at least equal to a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/22 - Image acquisition using hand-held instruments
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image

Abstract

A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled. Additionally, the method includes validating the communications device, capturing biometric authentication data in accordance with a biometric authentication data capture request with the communications device, biometrically authenticating the user, generating a one-time pass-phrase and storing the one-time pass-phrase on the authentication system when the user is authenticated, comparing the transmitted one-time pass-phrase against the stored one-time pass-phrase, and granting access to the protected resources when the transmitted and stored one-time pass-phrases match.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of authenticating users is provided that includes storing data in a buffer. The data is within a temporal window and includes biometric data extracted from frames included in a video and quality feature values calculated for each frame. Each quality feature value corresponds to a different quality feature. Moreover, the method includes calculating a score for each different quality feature using the corresponding quality feature values, and determining a most recent frame included in the video includes biometric data usable in a biometric authentication matching transaction when the calculated score for each different quality feature satisfies a respective threshold score value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method of authenticating users is provided that includes storing data in a buffer. The data is within a temporal window and includes biometric data extracted from frames included in a video and quality feature values calculated for each frame. Each quality feature value corresponds to a different quality feature. Moreover, the method includes calculating a score for each different quality feature using the corresponding quality feature values, and determining a most recent frame included in the video includes biometric data usable in a biometric authentication matching transaction when the calculated score for each different quality feature satisfies a respective threshold score value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04W 12/12 - Detection or prevention of fraud

Abstract

A method for ensuring that an individual is authorized to conduct an activity is provided. The method includes conducting, using a processor, an authentication transaction with authentication data captured from an individual desiring to conduct an activity, and determining whether the captured authentication data is legitimate when the individual is successfully authenticated. Moreover, the method includes determining the individual is authorized to conduct the activity when the captured authentication data is legitimate, and conducting, using the processor, a subsequent authentication transaction with authentication data captured from the individual at a subsequent time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G06F 21/30 - Authentication, i.e. establishing the identity or authorisation of security principals
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling

Goods & Services

Provision of server technology services, namely, computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access; Provision of secure server and mobile device technology services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access by analyzing biometric data; Authentication technology services, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services using voice biometric features stored on a computer network to validate identities; Authentication technology services, namely, providing secure mobile device technology services using voice biometric features stored on a mobile device to validate identities; Provision of server technology services for fraud protection; Provision of mobile device technology services for fraud protection; Technology services for detecting fraud, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services by analyzing audio data; Technology services for detecting fraud, namely, providing secure mobile device technology services by analyzing audio data Voice biometric data security services; User authentication services for security purposes; Voice biometric data identity authentication services for security purposes; Providing user authentication services in the nature of providing authentication of individual identity information using voice biometric features stored on a computer network or a mobile device; Providing services for fraud protection; Providing services for detecting fraud in the nature of analyzing audio data; Providing services for detecting fraud in the nature of analyzing audio data captured during an authentication transaction for evidence the data is fraudulent

Goods & Services

Computer software for verification purposes; computer software for identification purposes; computer software related to biometric identification; downloadable software applications for identification purposes; downloadable software applications for biometric identification purposes; computer software for verification or identification purposes by means of storage of biometric features and comparison of the stored features; Computer software for detecting a living person by analyzing data acquired while authenticating the person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Computer software for detecting a living person by analyzing biometric data acquired from the person during an authentication transaction for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine; Computer software for detecting a living person by analyzing data acquired from the person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Computer software for detecting a living person by analyzing biometric data acquired from the person for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine; Computer software for verification purposes, namely for fraud protection; Computer software related to biometric identification, namely computer software for fraud detection purposes by means of analyzing biometric data and computer software for fraud detection purposes by means of analyzing biometric data captured during an authentication transaction for evidence the data is fraudulent Provision of server technology services, namely computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access; provision of secure server and mobile device technology services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access by analyzing biometric data; authentication technology services, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services using biometric features stored on a computer network to validate identities; Technology services for detecting a living person, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services by analyzing data acquired while authenticating a person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Technology services for detecting a living person, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services by analyzing biometric data acquired from a person during an authentication transaction for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine; Technology services for detecting a living person, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services by analyzing data acquired from a person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Technology services for detecting a living person, namely, providing secure server and mobile device technology services by analyzing biometric data acquired from a person for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine Biometric security services; user authentication services for security purposes; identity authentication services for security purposes; biometric identity authentication services for security purposes; providing user authentication services in the nature of providing authentication of individual identity information using biometric features stored on a computer network; Providing services for detecting a living person in the nature of providing analysis of data acquired while authenticating a person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Providing user liveness detection services in the nature of providing analysis of biometric data acquired from a person during an authentication transaction for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine; Providing services for detecting a living person in the nature of providing analysis of data acquired from a person for evidence the acquired data is genuine; Providing user liveness detection services in the nature of providing analysis of biometric data acquired from a person for evidence the acquired biometric data is genuine

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

A method for ensuring that an individual is authorized to conduct an activity is provided. The method includes conducting, using a processor, an authentication transaction with authentication data captured from an individual desiring to conduct an activity, and determining whether the captured authentication data is legitimate when the individual is successfully authenticated. Moreover, the method includes determining the individual is authorized to conduct the activity when the captured authentication data is legitimate, and conducting, using the processor, a subsequent authentication transaction with authentication data captured from the individual at a subsequent time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06F 21/30 - Authentication, i.e. establishing the identity or authorisation of security principals
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method for detecting user head motion during an authentication transaction is provided that includes generating, by a processor, a motion type feature vector and a user head motion type prediction based on data generated for a sequence of frames. The frames are included in biometric data captured from a user. Moreover, the method includes generating a liveness rating feature vector based on the generated frame data, merging the motion type and liveness rating vectors, and generating a spoof prediction from the merged vector. When the generated spoof prediction indicates biometric data in the frames was spoofed, the method includes changing the user head motion type prediction to no motion. The method also includes storing the user head motion type prediction in a buffer and determining a final user head motion type detected for the frames.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values
• G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

A method for enhancing the accuracy performance of authentication systems includes determining an authentication data requirement for a desired transaction and at least one new verification phrase. The method also includes capturing authentication data from a user with a communications device in accordance with the authentication data requirement, and capturing biometric data of the at least one new verification phrase from the user with the communications device. Moreover, the method includes adding the determined at least one new verification phrase to an enrollment phrase registry and storing the biometric data captured for the at least one new verification phrase in an enrollment data record of the user after successfully authenticating the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A method determining user liveness is provided that includes calculating, by a device, eye openness measures for a frame included in captured authentication data, and storing the eye openness measures in a buffer of the device. Moreover the method includes calculating confidence scores from the eye openness measures stored in the buffer, and detecting an eye blink when a maximum confidence score is greater than a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/52 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by deriving mathematical or geometrical properties from the whole image
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled. Additionally, the method includes validating the communications device, capturing biometric authentication data in accordance with a biometric authentication data capture request with the communications device, biometrically authenticating the user, generating a one-time pass-phrase and storing the one-time pass-phrase on the authentication system when the user is authenticated, comparing the transmitted one-time pass-phrase against the stored one-time pass-phrase, and granting access to the protected resources when the transmitted and stored one-time pass-phrases match.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

Goods & Services

Computer software for use in biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and in fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition and verification; electronic databases in the fields of business security, individual and business privacy, and identification verification [ ; pre-recorded CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, magnetic cards, and discs featuring biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition and verification and replacement parts and fittings therefor; blank electronic chip cards and smart cards and replacement parts and fittings therefor; encoded electronic chip cards and smart cards containing programming used for identification and verifying personal identity and replacement parts and fittings therefor; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and manuals featuring information in the fields of business security, individual and business privacy, identification, and identification verification recorded on computer software ] Computer software design for others; computer software and database development; computer programming for others; [ leasing software; computer software consultation; installation and maintenance of computer software; consultancy in the field of information technology; ] providing on-line information in the fields of biometrics and bioauthentication Personal identification verification services, namely, biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition

Goods & Services

Computer software for use in biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and in fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition and verification; electronic databases in the fields of business security, individual and business privacy, and identification verification [ ; pre-recorded CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, magnetic cards, and discs featuring biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition and verification and replacement components, parts and fittings therefor; blank electronic chip cards and smart cards and replacement components, parts and fittings therefor; encoded electronic chip cards and smart cards containing programming used for identification and verifying personal identity and replacement components, parts and fittings therefor; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and manuals featuring information in the fields of business security, individual and business privacy, identification, and identification verification recorded on computer software ] Computer software design for others; computer software and database development; computer programming for others; [ leasing software; computer software consultation; installation and maintenance of computer software; consultancy in the field of information technology; ] providing on-line information in the fields of biometrics and bioauthentication Personal identification verification services, namely, biometric capture, bioauthentication, biometric authentication, and fingerprint, iris, voice, face, hand and signature recognition

Abstract

A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled. Additionally, the method includes validating the communications device, capturing biometric authentication data in accordance with a biometric authentication data capture request with the communications device, biometrically authenticating the user, generating a one-time pass-phrase and storing the one-time pass-phrase on the authentication system when the user is authenticated, comparing the transmitted one-time pass-phrase against the stored one-time pass-phrase, and granting access to the protected resources when the transmitted and stored one-time pass-phrases match.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

A method for detecting biometric characteristics in a captured biometric data image is provided that includes determining, by a processor, an approximate location for a biometric characteristic in a frame included in captured biometric data, and determining region of interest positions over the frame. Moreover, the method includes calculating a set of feature values for each position, generating a displacement for each set of feature values and generating a median displacement, and adjusting the biometric characteristic location by the median displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A method for splitting a digital signal using prosodic features included in the signal is provided that includes calculating onset value locations in the signal. The onset values correspond to stress accents in the signal. Moreover, the method includes splitting, using a processor, the signal into a prosodic unit candidate sequence by superimposing the stress accent locations on the signal, and processing the sequence to include only true prosodic units.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 21/00 - Speech or voice signal processing techniques to produce another audible or non-audible signal, e.g. visual or tactile, in order to modify its quality or its intelligibility
• G10L 17/22 - Interactive proceduresMan-machine interfaces
• G10L 15/04 - SegmentationWord boundary detection
• G10L 17/04 - Training, enrolment or model building
• G10L 17/16 - Hidden Markov models [HMM]
• G10L 15/18 - Speech classification or search using natural language modelling
• H04M 3/38 - Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections

Abstract

A method for detecting biometric characteristics in a captured biometric data image is provided that includes determining, by a processor, an approximate location for a biometric characteristic in a frame included in captured biometric data, and determining region of interest positions over the frame. Moreover, the method includes calculating a set of feature values for each position, generating a displacement for each set of feature values and generating a median displacement, and adjusting the biometric characteristic location by the median displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method for determining user liveness is provided that includes extracting, by a processor, overlapping differential signals from a first differential signal. Moreover, the method includes calculating principal component analysis coefficients for each extracted differential signal, selecting a subset of the principal component analysis coefficients for each extracted differential signal, and generating an activity result for each extracted differential signal based on the principal component analysis coefficient subset.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A method determining user liveness is provided that includes calculating, by a device, eye openness measures for a frame included in captured authentication data, and storing the eye openness measures in a buffer of the device. Moreover the method includes calculating confidence scores from the eye openness measures stored in the buffer, and detecting an eye blink when a maximum confidence score is greater than a threshold score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image

Abstract

A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled. Additionally, the method includes validating the communications device, capturing biometric authentication data in accordance with a biometric authentication data capture request with the communications device, biometrically authenticating the user, generating a one-time pass-phrase and storing the one-time pass-phrase on the authentication system when the user is authenticated, comparing the transmitted one-time pass-phrase against the stored one-time pass-phrase, and granting access to the protected resources when the transmitted and stored one-time pass-phrases match.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

A method for increasing the security of private keys is provided that includes generating transaction data at a device operated by a user and processing the transaction data. Moreover, the method includes determining whether the user permits using a private key that is associated with the user and with a public-private key pair of the user. The private key is stored in a computer system different from the device. Furthermore, the method includes authenticating the user when the user permits using the private key, applying the private key to other data after successfully authenticating the user, and transmitting the other data to the device. The method also includes conducting a transaction with the transaction data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A method for improving the security of secret authentication data during authentication transactions is provided that includes converting the secret authentication data of a user into scrambled secret authentication data by associating a different text-string with each item of information included in the secret authentication data. The method also includes capturing the scrambled secret authentication data with a communications device, and conducting an authentication transaction with the captured authentication data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
• G06F 21/40 - User authentication by quorum, i.e. whereby two or more security principals are required

Abstract

A method for generating e-mail messages with increased security includes receiving an e-mail message at a control system. The e-mail message has recipients, a security level, control attributes, and e-mail message contents. Moreover, the method includes verifying the recipients at the control system, and storing the recipients, security level, control attributes, and e-mail message contents in the control system when each of the recipients is verified. Furthermore, the method includes generating modified e-mail messages from the e-mail message, transmitting each of the modified e-mail messages to a respective recipient, and capturing authentication data from one of the recipients when the one recipient indicates a desire to view the e-mail message contents with a communications device operated by the one recipient. When the one recipient is successfully authenticated, the method includes permitting the one recipient to view the e-mail message contents in accordance with the control attributes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

Abstract

A method for accessing e-mail messages from a control system includes requesting access to e-mail message contents of a user stored in the control system, determining whether the user is enrolled in and activated by the control system, and authenticating the user when the user is enrolled in and activated by the control system. Moreover, the method includes permitting the user to view a list of e-mail messages when the user is successfully authenticated. The e-mail messages included in the list are associated with the user. Furthermore, the method includes permitting the user to access the contents of e-mail messages in the list having a security level equal to or less than a security level associated with the successful authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values
• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

Abstract

A method for capturing biometric data is provided that includes capturing a user biometric characteristic positioned freely in space in a video with a mobile device while moving the user biometric characteristic in response to at least one instruction. The video includes frames that each includes a user biometric characteristic image. Moreover, the method includes obtaining frames from the video and determining obtained video frames that include an optimally positioned user biometric characteristic image. The optimally positioned user biometric characteristic image is user biometric data usable for generating accurate authentication transaction results to authenticate the user. The method also includes storing the optimally positioned user biometric characteristic image included in a determined video frame in the mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A method for improving the security of secret authentication data during authentication transactions is provided that includes converting the secret authentication data of a user into scrambled secret authentication data by associating a different text-string with each item of information included in the secret authentication data. The method also includes capturing the scrambled secret authentication data with a communications device, and conducting an authentication transaction with the captured authentication data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
• G06F 21/40 - User authentication by quorum, i.e. whereby two or more security principals are required
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method for improving the security of secret authentication data during authentication transactions is provided that includes converting the secret authentication data of a user into scrambled secret authentication data by associating a different text-string with each item of information included in the secret authentication data. The method also includes capturing the scrambled secret authentication data with a communications device, and conducting an authentication transaction with the captured authentication data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/40 - User authentication by quorum, i.e. whereby two or more security principals are required

Abstract

A method for enhancing the accuracy performance of authentication systems includes determining an authentication data requirement for a desired transaction and at least one new verification phrase. The method also includes capturing authentication data from a user with a communications device in accordance with the authentication data requirement, and capturing biometric data of the at least one new verification phrase from the user with the communications device. Moreover, the method includes adding the determined at least one new verification phrase to an enrollment phrase registry and storing the biometric data captured for the at least one new verification phrase in an enrollment data record of the user after successfully authenticating the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A method of capturing biometric data is provided that includes activating a security application in a device. The security application is activated by an operator of the device and is configured to cause the device to display an outline image. Moreover, the method includes displaying the outline image in a stationary position on a display of the device, positioning desired biometric data proximate the device such that the desired biometric data appears as a biometric image on the device display, and monitoring the outline and biometric images shown on the device display. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the device and the desired biometric data to better align the outline and biometric images when the outline and biometric images do not align and capturing the desired biometric data from an individual after approximately aligning the outline image with the biometric image.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A method for increasing the security of private keys is provided that includes generating transaction data at a device operated by a user and processing the transaction data. Moreover, the method includes determining whether the user permits using a private key that is associated with the user and with a public-private key pair of the user. The private key is stored in a computer system different from the device. Furthermore, the method includes authenticating the user when the user permits using the private key, applying the private key to other data after successfully authenticating the user, and transmitting the other data to the device. The method also includes conducting a transaction with the transaction data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

Abstract

A method of authentication is provided that includes capturing palm biometric data from an individual, transmitting the biometric data to an authentication system, and generating an authentication biometric template from the captured biometric data with the authentication system. Moreover, the method includes conducting a plurality of verification matching transactions between the authentication biometric template and enrollment biometric templates stored in the authentication system, and between the authentication biometric template and imposter biometric templates stored in the authentication system. Furthermore, the method includes updating a genuine matching score distribution with at least one genuine matching score, updating an imposter matching score distribution with at least one imposter matching score, and calculating a maximum genuine matching score and a minimum imposter matching score. Additionally, the method includes confirming an identity of the individual when the minimum imposter matching score is greater than the maximum genuine matching score.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method for conducting smart card transactions is provided that includes causing a computer to recognize communications from a mobile device as communications from a smart card reader containing a smart card, and conducting a smart card transaction in accordance with smart card security techniques with the mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
• G06F 21/77 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in smart cards
• G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04M 15/00 - Arrangements for metering, time-control or time-indication

Abstract

A method of authenticating users is provided that includes capturing biometric authentication data of a user and processing the captured biometric data into an image. Moreover, the method includes determining a region of interest of the image and a gray scale image from the image, determining an optimum transformation parameter set within the region of interest, and aligning the gray scale image with an enrollment gray scale image generated during enrollment of the user using results of the optimum transformation parameter set determination. Furthermore, the method includes extracting biometric feature data from the gray scale image and verifying an identity of the user with extracted biometric feature data included in a region of agreement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field

Abstract

A method of authenticating users to reduce transaction risks includes indicating a desire to conduct a transaction and determining whether the transaction requires access to protected resources. Moreover, the method determines whether inputted information is known, determines a state of a communications device when the inputted information is known, and transmits a biometric authentication request from a server to an authentication system when the state of the communications device is enrolled. Additionally, the method includes validating the communications device, capturing biometric authentication data in accordance with a biometric authentication data capture request with the communications device, biometrically authenticating the user, generating a one-time pass-phrase and storing the one-time pass-phrase on the authentication system when the user is authenticated, comparing the transmitted one-time pass-phrase against the stored one-time pass-phrase, and granting access to the protected resources when the transmitted and stored one-time pass-phrases match.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists

Abstract

A method for enhancing the security of systems and resources involved in conducting network-based transactions on mobile communications devices includes comparing authentication data requested to be captured from a user as part of an authentication transaction against authentication data anticipated by the user to be captured during the authentication transaction. The method also includes authenticating the requested transaction when the user decides that the requested authentication data agrees with the anticipated authentication data, and conducting a network-based transaction from a mobile communications device, if the user is authorized, after successfully authenticating the identity of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values

Abstract

A method for improving the security of secret authentication data during authentication transactions is provided that includes converting the secret authentication data of a user into scrambled secret authentication data by associating a different text-string with each item of information included in the secret authentication data. The method also includes capturing the scrambled secret authentication data with a communications device, and conducting an authentication transaction with the captured authentication data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values

Abstract

A method for determining biometric data for use in conducting authentication transactions is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user during an authentication transaction and capturing conditions of the authentication transaction with a device. The captured biometric data corresponds to desired biometric data. The method also includes transmitting the captured biometric data and conditions to an authentication system that stores biometric data and conditions therein. Moreover, the method includes determining that stored biometric data corresponding to the desired biometric data, associated with conditions that best match the captured conditions, is to be used for authenticating the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values
• G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

A method for determining biometric data for use in conducting authentication transactions is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user during an authentication transaction and capturing conditions of the authentication transaction with a device. The captured biometric data corresponds to desired biometric data. The method also includes transmitting the captured biometric data and conditions to an authentication system that stores biometric data and conditions therein. Moreover, the method includes determining that stored biometric data corresponding to the desired biometric data, associated with conditions that best match the captured conditions, is to be used for authenticating the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints

Abstract

A method for generating e-mail messages with increased security includes receiving an e-mail message at a control system. The e-mail message has recipients, a security level, control attributes, and e-mail message contents. Moreover, the method includes verifying the recipients at the control system, and storing the recipients, security level, control attributes, and e-mail message contents in the control system when each of the recipients is verified. Furthermore, the method includes generating modified e-mail messages from the e-mail message, transmitting each of the modified e-mail messages to a respective recipient, and capturing authentication data from one of the recipients when the one recipient indicates a desire to view the e-mail message contents with a communications device operated by the one recipient. When the one recipient is successfully authenticated, the method includes permitting the one recipient to view the e-mail message contents in accordance with the control attributes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

Abstract

A method for accessing e-mail messages from a control system includes requesting access to e-mail message contents of a user stored in the control system, determining whether the user is enrolled in and activated by the control system, and authenticating the user when the user is enrolled in and activated by the control system. Moreover, the method includes permitting the user to view a list of e-mail messages when the user is successfully authenticated. The e-mail messages included in the list are associated with the user. Furthermore, the method includes permitting the user to access the contents of e-mail messages in the list having a security level equal to or less than a security level associated with the successful authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A method of host-directed illumination for verifying the validity of biometric data of a user is provided that includes capturing biometric data from a user with an authentication device during authentication and directing illumination of the biometric data from a host authentication system during the capturing operation. Moreover, the method includes comparing illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data against illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation, and determining that the user is a live user when the illumination characteristics of the captured biometric data match the illumination characteristics expected to result from the directing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

A method for authenticating users over networks includes requesting a one-time password, entering a personal identification number into a communications device, and retrieving a replaceable shared secret stored in the communications device. Moreover, the method includes generating a hashed personal identification number from the entered personal identification number, combining the hashed personal identification number with the replaceable shared secret to generate a modified shared secret, and generating a one-time password with the modified shared secret and the time of requesting the one-time password.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/20 - by restricting access to nodes in a computer system or computer network
• G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

A method for replacing a shared secret over a network is provided that includes determining that a security breach could have occurred, determining that a shared secret of a user is to be replaced, and transmitting a renewal message to an authentication system requesting a new shared secret and an associated effective life for the user. Moreover, the method includes generating a new shared secret and an associated effective life at the authentication system for the user, and replacing the shared secret and associated effective life in an enrollment data record of the user with the new shared secret and associated effective life. Furthermore, the method includes transmitting the new shared secret and associated effective life to a communications device associated with the user, and replacing a shared secret and associated effective life stored in the communications device with the new shared secret and associated effective life.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• G06F 21/45 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication
• G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
• G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication

Abstract

A method of eliminating the need to wait in line to conduct a payment transaction in a retail establishment includes initiating a network-based electronic payment transaction with a communications device in a retail establishment. A shopper initiates the network-based electronic payment transaction. Moreover, the method includes entering a machine readable code from at least one good with the communications device, determining a price of the at least one good and a total payment transaction cost, and displaying the total payment transaction cost on a screen of the communications device. Furthermore, the method includes determining whether to approve payment for the electronic payment transaction, authenticating the shopper, completing the electronic payment transaction in the retail establishment, and transmitting a transaction complete message to the communications device when the shopper is authenticated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce