Patent 1 - Document Verification System
Abstract:
A method of generating documents and verifying their authenticity firstly requires controlled access to a document creation system so that only authorised users can create documents. User data which identifies a user of the system is recorded, and verification data is generated from both the user data and data corresponding to documents generated using the system. Authentication data corresponding to the verification data is recorded, and the document is then printed with a machine readable portion containing the verification data. The machine readable portion is typically a two dimensional bar code or symbol. When the document is presented, the verification data is read from it, for example by optical scanning, and compared with retrieved authentication data to indicate whether or not the document is authentic.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0012163-0
Canada - 2378662
UK - 2370810
USA - 10/030276
RSA - 2002/00115
Meaning/summary:
This patent entails to the use (i.e. the method) of secure authentic data from a user and a document to create a matched pair of machine readable data (i.e. 2D, smartcard, magnetic-stripe, OCR, NFC, etc) for verifying the originality and authenticity of any document (which includes any number of forms, sizes, shapes and value). This document can be verified against an online database.
Process:
User - this is the authorised person creating the document from which machine readable information is created.
Document - This is the information which is contained in the original format that is to be used for the creation of the machine readable information.
Patent 2 - Method and system for creating an identification document
Abstract:
A method and system for creating an identification document are provided. According to the method, data is acquired identifying an individual. The data includes an image of the individual, biometric data and personal identification data. The acquired data is recorded on a central database. On an identity document substrate, such as a card, a first two-dimensional symbolic barcode is printed which has a relatively high density and includes the image of the individual, biometric data such as a fingerprint or voiceprint and personal identification data. A second two-dimensional symbolic barcode is also printed on the identification document, having a relatively low density and including the personal identification data and data for use in a biometric identification process, such as a password to be spoken by the holder of the identification document. The invention extends to a method and system for authenticating an identification document created by the method and system of the invention and to the identification document itself.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0511252-4
Canada - 2567053
Europe - 1754183
Belgium - 1754183
France - 1754183
Spain - 1754183
Switzerland 1754183
Netherlands - 1754183
UK - 1754183
Germany - 602005013518.9-08
USA - 11/596743
RSA - 2002/00115
Meaning/summary:
This patent entails to a method and system of creating an identification document using two barcodes. The patent covers the way in which identification data is obtained (Image, biometric and personal identification data) which is stored on a central database. A barcode containing all the information is generated and printed on the document. A second barcode (low density) containing certain personal identification data and a biometric is also printed on the document. The second barcode may also contain a password (voice biometric) for biometric identification. The data contained in the barcodes can be encrypted. The patent also describes the method for authenticating the data in the barcode (second) by transferring the image to an authentication center which decodes the barcode to extract the information and comparing it to the document in hand and user information acquired from the physical user send to the central database. The patent also covers the transfer of the data via mobile phone to the central database.
Process:
User/Person - this is the entity in question from which personal identification data (image, biometric and personal data) is captured for the creation of the identity document.
Identification Document - This is the document containing the information from the user/person with the two barcodes and human readable data regarding the user.
Patent 3 - Document creation and authentication system
Abstract:
A method and system for creating and authenticating a document are disclosed. According to the method, a user of a document creation system is registered to ensure the creation of an authentic document. A document is then created having a user discernable portion and an encoded portion. The encoded portion includes identification data identifying the registered user of the document creation system, as well as contents data corresponding to at least part of the user discernable portion of the document, and authentication data. A central record of the document is created, the record comprising data which corresponds at least partially to the data in the encoded portion of the document. To authenticate the document subsequently, an image of the encoded portion of the document is acquired, for example using fax machine or a camera of a mobile telephone and transmitted to an authentication centre. The data in the encoded portion of the document is extracted and the document is authenticated by comparing the extracted data with data in the respective central record. Preferably, the encoded portion of the document contains instructions relating to the authentication process for obtaining biometric data from the respective user of the document creation system. For example, the encoded portion of the document may comprise a password, and the document creator is contacted to generate a live voiceprint of the password to be compared with a stored voiceprint for verification purposes. A system for creating and authenticating a document by the above method are also disclosed.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0511181-1
Canada - 2568160
Europe - 05738344.0
USA - 11/596750
RSA - 2006/09581
Meaning/summary:
This patent is fairly similar to that of patent 1 (based on 1) with the addition of mobile secure verification. It entails to a method and system of creating a document using a machine readable symbol printed on the document. The patent covers the way in which identification data is obtained (Image, biometric and personal identification data) from the creator which is stored on a central database and in the symbol. A symbol containing all or part of the information is generated and printed on the document. The data contained in the barcode can be encrypted. The patent also describes the method for authenticating the data in the barcode (second) by transferring the image to an authentication center which decodes the barcode to extract the information and comparing it to the document in hand and user information acquired from the physical user send to the central database. The patent also covers the transfer of the data via mobile phone to the central database.
Process:
Creator - this is the entity in question from which personal identification data (image, biometric and personal data) is captured for the creation of the document.
Document - This is the document containing the information from the user/person with the barcode and human readable data regarding the user.
Patent 4 - Generating a non-reproducible printed image
(Black on Black)
Abstract:
A method of generating a non-reproducible printed image, for example on a cheque, involves printing a first, background layer of ink on the document, and then printing data on top of the background layer. The ink used to print the background layer is reflective of light of a predetermined wave length, typically in the infra red spectrum. The ink used to print the data is visually indistinguishable from the first ink, but absorbs light in the infra red spectrum, so that when the printed image is illuminated with infra red light, the image can be discerned. The image typically comprises an encrypted symbolic image and is used for security purposes.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0109370-3
Canada - 2402603
UK - 2377408
USA - 7633651
RSA - 2002/06801
Meaning/summary:
This patent entails to a method of producing a copy-protected image (content of any nature) using typically infra-red spectrum and visible spectrum to accomplish this. Typically a carbon based ink and non-carbon based ink is used for the creation of this image. By means of filters and light sources that will produce the correct wavelengths, the image can be extracted via a CCD and send to a decoding device (typically a PC) running software. In the case where the image is a 2D Barcode the software will perform the needed operations (image processing, error correction, data compression, etc) to extract the information contained within.
Patent 5 - Transfer of verification data
Abstract:
A method and system are provided for transferring verification data from a first carrier to at least a second carrier in a secure manner. A first carrier, which is typically a smart card based ID card, contains verification data to identify the card holder securely. The method of the invention verifies the verification data on the ID smart card, reads the verification data, compresses and encrypts it, and writes it onto a second carrier, which may be a second smart card or a printed document, for example, in a machine readable form. The invention permits verification data to be securely transferred from one carrier to another, which permits a high degree of security in numerous applications such as the issuing of bank cards, medical aid claims, and other valuable documents.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0113327-6
Europe - 1312033
Belgium - 1312033
France - 1312033
Spain - 01963288.4
Switzerland 1312033
UK - 1312033
Germany - 60117153.5-08
USA - 10/344793
RSA - 2003/02120
Meaning/summary:
This patent is directed to a method of transferring verification data from a first carrier (smart card, memory card, 2D symbol, Magnetic stripe, NFC, etc) to at least a second in a secure manner so that the second carrier is verifiable independently. The way in which this is done by means of verifying the first carrier's data, acquiring the data, securing the data and then writing it to the second in machine readable format. It also expands to the authentication of the operator of the equipment for accountability of the process/transaction that will be performed
Process:
First carrier: This is a machine readable device/symbol/form in any shape, size or form, which has the ability to hold data (Identification, biometric, images, etc) relating to the entity in question.
Second carrier: This is a machine readable/writeable device/symbol/form in any shape, size or form, which has the ability to accept data (Identification, biometric, images, etc) from the first carrier in question.
Client: This is the authorised owner/user/entity of the first carrier.
Operator: This is the 3rd party performing the operation/transaction/process which involves transferral of data from carrier one to two.
Patent 6 - Personal identification device for secure transactions
Abstract:
A portable identification apparatus and an associated identification and authentication system are described. The portable apparatus can store biometric data of an authorised user of the apparatus and includes a biometric scanner for acquiring biometric data of a user of the apparatus. A processor compares acquired biometric data with the stored biometric data to identify a user of the apparatus, and generates identification information relating to the authorised user if the acquired biometric data matches the stored biometric data. A wireless communication interface transmits the identification information to a communication terminal such as a mobile telephone, for use in a transaction. At an authentication centre comprising a server with an associated database, data is stored identifying each identification apparatus, as well as biometric data corresponding to the stored biometric data in each identification apparatus, and encryption keys for decrypting data in the identification information transmitted via the communication terminal. In a method of use of the apparatus and system, a user of the identification apparatus can be identified to a third party participating in a transaction.
Countries Applied:
Brazil - PI0808238-3
Europe - 08719698.6
Europe (Divisional application of 08719698.6) - 11157088.3
USA - 12/531229
RSA - 2009/06377
Meaning/summary:
This patent describes a device that is used for the identification/verification of a person, interfacing through a communication link (wireless) to a mobile communication terminal (such as a cellular phone) to enable communications with a server, which hold data related to the identified person. It further includes the possibility of using a GPS for positional data. The device biometric reader can be any form (fingerprint, iris, voice, etc) and encrypts the information which is communicated in order to secure the transmission that will allow a transaction to proceed. The device is portable and independent of the communication terminal.