Image analysis – Applications – Personnel identification
Patent
1999-02-10
2000-02-22
Couso, Jose L.
Image analysis
Applications
Personnel identification
382115, 382124, G06K 900
Patent
active
060289503
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for commerce through a set-top box in which fingerprint data is employed. After prompting an operator to make a purchase through the set-top box, the operator provides fingerprint data to the set-top box. Account information of the operator is also obtained and conveyed to a remote location. The fingerprint data is compared to stored fingerprint data of the operator, and, in the event that the fingerprint data provided to the set-top box matches the stored fingerprint data, the operator's account is billed for any purchases that are made. The stored fingerprint data can be stored within the set-top box, a remote server, a central station, or on a card. Also disclosed is an improved set-top box of the type operable by a wireless control. The set-top box according to the invention includes a fingerprint reader either on the set-top box or the wireless control. The fingerprint reader acquires prints from a digit of an operator. The set-top box also includes a processor which is programmed to prompt an operator to enter his or her finger print. The prompt and fingerprint reader inform the set-top box of the identity of the operator.
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Couso Jose L.
Do Anh Hong
The National Registry, Inc.
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