Biometric Convolution: a system and method for securing biometric data using multiple biometrics

Biometrics (signature, finger print, facial recognition, etc) are used in a growing number of security applications. There is major public concern/unease with using biometric data, particularly concerning the level of security and robustness of encr yption of personal information.

This invention addresses these concerns through a software algorithm and method that mathematically convolves two or more biometric inputs in combination with each other to produce a new, unique code. For example , a person may enter a signature and finger print to any commercially available off-the-shelf input device. The invention outputs a new, unique, non-reversible identifier that can be used by the system to verify access. If the identifier is somehow stolen, a system administrator can change the system algorithm with a new random function or coefficient, thereby creating a new unique identifier automatically when the user next accesses the system. Notably, this method avoids the need to store t he original representative biometric data of a user in a data base, providing more security and ease of mind to users of the system. Additionally, using two biometric inputs increases the difficulty of falsifying identity.

Applications of this te chnology include where biometric information may be used as access portals to secure facilities, secure information or proving individual identification.

Categories: Bioinformatics, Software and Media

Type of Offer: Licensing



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