WO1999066070A9 - A dna biometric process used for identification - Google Patents
A dna biometric process used for identificationInfo
- Publication number
- WO1999066070A9 WO1999066070A9 PCT/AU1999/000496 AU9900496W WO9966070A9 WO 1999066070 A9 WO1999066070 A9 WO 1999066070A9 AU 9900496 W AU9900496 W AU 9900496W WO 9966070 A9 WO9966070 A9 WO 9966070A9
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- nucleic acid
- hybridisation
- strand
- delivery device
- product
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12Q—MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS; COMPOSITIONS OR TEST PAPERS THEREFOR; PROCESSES OF PREPARING SUCH COMPOSITIONS; CONDITION-RESPONSIVE CONTROL IN MICROBIOLOGICAL OR ENZYMOLOGICAL PROCESSES
- C12Q1/00—Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
- C12Q1/68—Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
- C12Q1/6876—Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
- G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
- G07C9/20—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
- G07C9/22—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
- G07C9/25—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
- G07C9/257—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 electronically
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/117—Identification of persons
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12Q—MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS; COMPOSITIONS OR TEST PAPERS THEREFOR; PROCESSES OF PREPARING SUCH COMPOSITIONS; CONDITION-RESPONSIVE CONTROL IN MICROBIOLOGICAL OR ENZYMOLOGICAL PROCESSES
- C12Q2600/00—Oligonucleotides characterized by their use
- C12Q2600/156—Polymorphic or mutational markers
Definitions
- the present invention relates to processes for the amplification of hypervariable regions which are unique to an individual, and the use of these unique hypervariable regions in the biometric identification and authentication of an individual, wherein this process for DNA biometric identification has utility in the fields of security and electronic commerce.
- a process for detecting a unique sequence of hypervariable region from nucleic acid of an individual comprises: a) sequencing a hypervariable region from the nucleic acid of an individual; b) designing at least one polynucleotide capable of hybridizing to the unique sequence
- the following features relate to the first embodiment of the invention Typically, one can test whether a candidate corresponds to the individual by conducting hybridisation of the polynucleotide to the nucleic acid of the candidate, and determining whether hybridisation has occurred, wherein hybridisation is indicative that the candidate is the individual.
- the polynucleotide typically, when designing the polynucleotide, one determines a unique sequence within the hypervariable region of the individual.
- step (b) two polynucleotides may be optionally designed, wherein at least one of the polynucleotides is capable of hybridising to the unique sequence of the hypervariable region.
- the region that lies between the sequences complementary to the first and second polynucleotides may be optionally amplified.
- a process for identifying and authenticating a candidate comprising: a) conducting hybridisation of at least one polynucleotide of a nucleic reference sample of an individual, to a unique sequence of a hypervariable region of nucleic acid of the candidate; and
- Substitute Sheet b) determining whether hybridisation has occurred, wherein successful hybridisation is indicative that the candidate corresponds to the individual, whilst an unsuccessful hybridisation is indicative that the candidate and the individual are different.
- the polynucleotide(s) is designed in a manner to ensure it is capable of hybridising to a unique sequence of a hypervariable region of a nucleic acid reference sample of an individual.
- two polynucleotides may be optionally designed, wherein at least one of the polynucleotides is capable of hybridising to the unique sequence of the hypervariable region of the nucleic acid reference sample.
- hybridisation has occurred through the presence or absence of a hybridised duplex, as obtained by amplifying the segment of the hypervariable region of the candidate that lies between the sequences complementary to the unique first and second polynucleotides. If discrete amplification occurs, this is indicative of a successful hybridisation.
- the present invention also provides a device for identifying and authenticating a candidate, said device comprising: a) means for conducting hybridisation of at least one polynucleotide unique to an individual, to a unique sequence of a hypervariable region of nucleic acid of the candidate; and
- Substitute Sheet b) means for determining whether hybridisation has occurred, wherein successful hybridisation is indicative that the candidate corresponds to the individual, whilst an unsuccessful hybridisation is indicative that the candidate and the individual are different.
- hybridisation is determined by virtue of a hybridisation detector.
- an optionally encrypted electromagnetic signal is transmitted from the hybridisation detector.
- the signal of successful or unsuccessful identification of the candidate may be sent via electromagnetic transmission from a transmitter within the hybridisation detector, to a receiving device, wherein the receiving device may be operatively associated with an apparatus, for which identification was initially required, such an apparatus may be one involved in electronic commerce or secure electronic access systems.
- a delivery device to assist in delivering a unique sequence of a hypervariable region of an individual, wherein said delivery device comprises: a) a chamber for holding a solution of nucleic acid duplex comprising the unique sequence of the hypervariable region, in solution with a nucleic acid buffer; b) means for denaturing the nucleic acid duplex, the means for denaturing being operatively associated with the chamber;
- Substitute Sheet c) means for retaining within the chamber, a nucleic acid strand (sense or anti-sense) of the denatured nucleic acid duplex, the means for retaining being operatively associated with the chamber; and d) the chamber having a closable opening through which the nucleic acid strand (sense or anti-sense) in the nucleic acid buffer, can be delivered.
- the unique sequence may be the unique sequence of a hypervariable region of a nucleic acid reference sample of an individual.
- the unique sequence may be the unique sequence of a hypervariable region of a candidate.
- the delivery device may be configured in the form of a pen, watch, key, key ring, ring, necklace, brooch, pin, hair clip, pendant, or any item of personal jewellery.
- the delivery device may contain a security mechanism operatively associated with the delivery device.
- the security mechanism is present in the form of a mechanical or electrical lock, or other secure locking mechanisms, wherein the lock can be unlocked by means of a key or a personal identification number (PIN).
- the security mechanism may comprise a biometric device which requires biometric authentication of the user of the delivery device. Examples of such biometric devices are described below.
- the delivery device may include an electromagnetic transmitter (and optionally an electromagnetic receiver) which can transmit an optionally encrypted light signal (eg IR signal) to an electromagnetic detector/transmitter associated with the hybridisation detector.
- the electromagnetic transmitter (and optionally an electromagnetic receiver) may be in association with the security mechanism (for example the security mechanism may have to be successfully negotiated
- a recognition signal could be transmitted to the delivery device to enable it to operate or alternatively to an device which enables the hybridisation detector.
- a non-recognition signal could be transmitted to the delivery device to disable it or alternatively to an device which disables the hybridisation detector.
- the nucleic acid buffer in which the nucleic acid duplex is in solution does not degrade the nucleic acid duplex.
- the nucleic acid buffer contains inhibitors of nucleic acid degrading enzymes. Even more typically, the nucleic acid buffer contains substantially 50mM
- the nucleic acid buffer in which the nucleic acid duplex is in solution may, by virtue of the chamber in which it is held, be kept separate from the permanent or non- permanent marker material held within the pen.
- the nucleic acid buffer in which the nucleic acid duplex is in solution may be present as a mixture with any permanent or non-permanent marker material.
- the marker material may be a suitable dye. Even more typically, the marker material may be an ink.
- the marker material may be filtered though a 0.1 ⁇ m to 0.22 ⁇ m filter.
- the means for denaturing the nucleic acid duplex may include a heating element designed to heat the nucleic acid buffer to a temperature capable of denaturing nucleic acid duplex which is present in solution therein.
- a suitable denaturing means may include a source of a denaturing solution, such as an alkaline solution, which is delivered into the chamber of the delivery device in an amount capable of denaturing the nucleic acid duplex present in solution therein.
- the means for retaining a nucleic acid strand (sense or anti- sense) of the denatured nucleic acid duplex within the chamber may include antigen-antibody reactions.
- the nucleic acid strand (sense or anti-sense) of the nucleic acid duplex can be attached to the retaining device operatively associated with the chamber via an antibody system.
- the retaining means may comprise the nucleic acid strand (sense or anti-sense) of the denatured nucleic acid duplex having an inert ferrous metal label, and the labelled strand being retained within the chamber by virtue of an electromagnet, wherein the electromagnet and the chamber are operatively associated.
- the inert ferrous metal label is the so-called “Dyna-Bead” (Dynal Pty Ltd NSW, Australia) or equivalent products.
- the delivery device may deliver the nucleic acid strand (sense or anti- sense) to a medium such as agarose and polyacrylamide gels, and even solid supports such as paper.
- the delivery device may deliver the nucleic acid strand (sense or anti- sense) to a hybridisation detector.
- the hybridisation detector may comprise a so-called "DNA- chip".
- DNA chip we refer to United States Patent No. 5,445,934, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the delivery device may also comprise a mechanism to prevent reverse engineering of the nucleic acid duplex.
- the mechanism to prevent reverse engineering of the nucleic acid duplex may comprise a reservoir of nucleic acid degrading enzymes, which upon any attempts to deconstruct the delivery device results in release of the nucleic acid degrading enzymes and degradation of the nucleic acid duplex.
- the nucleic acid degrading enzymes may be selected from the group consisting of: exonucleases, endonucleases, single and double stranded nucleic acid nucleases.
- the mechanism to prevent reverse engineering of the nucleic acid duplex may also comprise a reservoir of alkaline solution which upon any attempts to deconstruct the delivery device results in release of the alkaline solution and denaturation of the nucleic acid duplex.
- the mechanism to prevent reverse engineering of the nucleic acid duplex may comprise a reservoir of 0.4M to 15M sodium hydroxide.
- the mechanism to prevent reverse engineering of the nucleic acid duplex may comprise a reservoir of 0.5M to 5M sodium hydroxide.
- the reservoir of nucleic acid degrading enzymes or alkaline solution is associated with a means for releasing these substances into the chamber of the delivery device.
- the means for releasing the nucleic acid degrading enzymes or alkaline solution involves a serrated plug or insertable hook, which, upon any attempts to deconstruct the delivery device results in the insertion of the plug or hook into the reservoir, and the subsequent release of the nucleic acid degrading enzymes or alkaline solution into the chamber of the delivery device, resulting in degradation or denaturation of the nucleic acid duplex.
- the chamber has a closable opening by virtue of a one-way valve.
- the delivery device may also comprise a electromagnetic receiver/transmitter, plus the capability of encrypting or de-encrypting an electromagnetic transmission.
- a process for identifying and authenticating a candidate comprises: a) contacting a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a unique sequence of a nucleic acid reference sample of an individual, with a strand (sense or anti- sense) of a unique sequence of the candidate; b) conducting hybridisation of the strand of the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample, with the strand of the unique sequence of the candidate; c) optionally removing any unhybridised strands of the unique sequence of the candidate; and d) detecting the presence or absence of a hybridised duplex, wherein the presence of a hybridised duplex is indicative that the candidate
- Substitute Sheet corresponds to the individual, whilst the absence of a hybridised duplex is indicative that the candidate and the individual are different.
- the hybridised duplex is labelled.
- the sense or anti-sense strands of the unique sequence of the candidate and/or nucleic acid reference sample of an individual are labelled, wherein the label is detectable due to its inherent detectable properties, or is detectable as a result of a reaction which occurs when the labelled strands of the unique sequence of the candidate and nucleic acid reference sample of an individual come together in the hybridisation process.
- hybridisation occurs within a hybridisation detector.
- step (b) of the fourth embodiment of the invention may involve the delivery device described in accordance with the third embodiment of the invention, or any another nucleic acid delivery device, delivering at least one of the strands of the unique sequence of the candidate or the nucleic acid reference sample of an individual to a hybridisation detector.
- the unhybridised strands of the unique sequence of the candidate may be removed by high stringency washing, as described in Sambrook, Fritsch & Maniatis (1989). Molecular Cloning: a laboratory manual and/or, Hames & Heggins (ed). Nucleic acid hybridisation: a practical approach (1985) IRL Press, Oxford, England.
- two polynucleotides may be optionally used, the sequences of which are based on the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample of the individual, wherein at least one of the polynucleotides is capable of hybridising to the unique sequence of the hypervariable region of the candidate.
- Substitute Sheet typically, where two such polynucleotides are used, one can determine whether the candidate and individual are different entities by attempting to anneal the two polynucleotides to the unique sequence of the hypervariable region of the candidate, and amplifying the segment of the hypervariable region that lies between the sequences complementary to the polynucleotides. If discrete amplification occurs, this is indicative the that the candidate corresponds to the individual, whilst the absence of discrete amplification is indicative that the candidate and the individual are different.
- the present invention provides a device for identifying and authenticating a candidate, said device comprising: a) means for contacting a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a unique sequence of a nucleic acid reference sample of an individual, with a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a unique sequence of the candidate; b) means for conducting hybridisation of the strand of the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample, with the strand of the unique sequence of the candidate; and c) hybridisation detector for detecting the presence or absence of a hybridised duplex, wherein the presence of a hybridised duplex is indicative that the candidate corresponds to the individual, whilst the absence of a hybridised duplex is indicative that the candidate and the individual are different.
- the invention also provides a means for removing any unhybridised strands of the unique sequence of the candidate.
- the invention may also provide a two tier process for identifying and authenticating a candidate, comprising an identification and authentication tier.
- the first tier is an identification tier and is as described in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the invention.
- Substitute Sheet Typically, upon completion of the identification tier of the process for identifying and authenticating a candidate, a hybridised duplex is present, this is indicative that the nucleic acid of the candidate and the nucleic acid reference sample are the same. As a result of this a signal is transmitted from the hybridisation detector or an associated device to an appropriate device (e.g. an additional authentication device that may require a PIN, for instance) which permits the process to proceed to the additional authentication tier. However, if a hybridised duplex is absent, this is indicative that the nucleic acid of the candidate and the nucleic acid reference sample are different, and as a consequence a signal is transmitted which stops the process at the identification tier.
- an appropriate device e.g. an additional authentication device that may require a PIN, for instance
- the second tier of the process for identifying and authenticating a candidate utilizes an authentication device which provides an authentication tier and if satisfied, a signal is transmitted therefrom indicating that identification and authentication of the candidate has been successful, and if not satisfied, a signal is transmitted therefrom which stops the process at the authentication tier.
- the latter authentication device may involve satisfying a mechanical or electrical lock, that can be unlocked by means of a key or a personal identification number (PIN), or other secure locking mechanisms, and/or a biometric device which requires biometric authentication.
- a mechanical or electrical lock that can be unlocked by means of a key or a personal identification number (PIN), or other secure locking mechanisms, and/or a biometric device which requires biometric authentication.
- PIN personal identification number
- the additional authentication level may involve a biometric procedure as described below.
- the signals of successful identification and authentication of the candidate may be sent via electromagnetic transmission from a transmitter to a receiving device, wherein the receiving device may be operatively associated with an apparatus, for which identification was initially required,
- Substitute Sheet such an apparatus may be one involved in electronic commerce or secure electronic access systems.
- the electromagnetic transmission may be encrypted.
- the signals are transmitted via electromagnetic waves, as described in US 558330, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the present invention also provides a device for authenticating a candidate, said device comprising: a) means for authenticating a candidate; and b) means for transmitting a signal indicating that authentication of the candidate has been successful or unsuccessful.
- preliminary authentication process comprising: a) sending a signal from a transmitter to a receiving device; and b) receiving the signal, wherein receipt initiates an identification tier of the process by activating a delivery device which delivers a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a unique sequence of the candidate to a hybridisation detector.
- the present invention also provides a device for providing preliminary authentication of a candidate, said device comprising: a) means for sending a signal from a transmitter to a receiving device; and b') means for receiving the signal, wherein receipt initiates an identification tier of the process by activating a delivery device which delivers a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a unique sequence of the candidate to a hybridisation detector.
- the transmitted signal in relation to the preliminary authentication may be encrypted.
- Substitute Sheet typically, the receiving device is operatively associated with the delivery device.
- the transmitter may be remotely associated with the delivery device.
- the delivery device may be the delivery device described in accordance with the third embodiment of the invention.
- the receiving device may be operatively associated with the delivery device described in accordance with the third embodiment of the invention.
- Both the signal from the transmitter and the signal of successful identification and authentication of the candidate may be sent via electromagnetic transmission from a transmitter to a receiving device.
- the mode of electromagnetic transmission may be chosen from: microwaves, radio waves, or light waves including waves of the infra-red spectrum.
- the waves may be coherent such as laser, or non-coherent such as a non-laser LED.
- the operator may obtain a sample of the polynucleotide of a nucleic reference sample of an individual from a stored source of nucleic acid;
- the source is stored in a tamper-proof container.
- the operator in order to access the container, the operator must satisfy the requirements of a security mechanism operatively associated with the container.
- the security mechanism is present in the form of a mechanical or electrical lock, that can be unlocked by means of a key or a personal identification number (PIN), or other secure locking mechanisms, and/or methods of biometric authentication as described below.
- the container may also comprise a protection mechanism to prevent unauthorised entry into the container, and retrieval of contents therein. More typically, the protection mechanism comprises a separate reservoir of nucleic acid degrading component(s), such as an oxidising agent(s) or enzyme(s), which upon any attempts to deconstruct the container results in release of the nucleic acid degrading component(s) and degradation of the nucleic acid duplex.
- nucleic acid degrading component(s) such as an oxidising agent(s) or enzyme(s
- the nucleic acid degrading enzymes may be selected from the group consisting of: exonucleases, endonucleases, single and double stranded nucleic acid nucleases. Therefore, the present invention also provides a device for ensuring secure storage of a polynucleotide of a nucleic reference sample, said device comprising: a) means for securing a stored source of nucleic acid within a container; and b) means for preventing unauthorised entry into the container.
- the first to fourth embodiments of the invention also comprise the preliminary step of extracting a nucleic acid sample from the candidate, and from the individual representing the nucleic acid reference sample.
- the extracted nucleic acid is stored in a secure, tamper-proof container.
- Substitute Sheet typically, the extraction occurs within a hybridisation detector.
- the nucleic acid is extracted from a source of biological material.
- a source of biological material includes any source of nucleated cells.
- nucleated cells derived from blood, tissue, saliva, semen, urine, hair or hair follicles.
- the nucleic acid may be DNA or RNA.
- the nucleic acid is mitochondrial DNA.
- the hypervariable region is 100 to 5000 base pairs long.
- the hypervariable region is 100 to 2000 base pairs long. Even more typically, the hypervariable region is 100 to 500 base pairs long.
- hypervariable region may be exist within an expressed or non-expressed region of the genome.
- the hypervariable region exists within a non-expressed region of the genome.
- the individual may be a vertebrate, mammal, reptile, or bird.
- the vertebrate or mammal is a bovine, human, ovine, equine, caprine, leporine, feline or canine.
- the polynucleotides used in this amplification process are approximately 15-50 nucleotides long.
- the polynucleotides are approximately 15-35 nucleotides long.
- the polynucleotides are approximately 20-30 nucleotides long. Yet even more typically, the polynucleotides are approximately 20-25 nucleotides long.
- Substitute Sheet Typically, amplification may be carried out using the klenow polymerase reaction.
- amplification may be carried out using the ligase chain reaction (LCR). Even more typically, amplification may be carried out using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
- LCR ligase chain reaction
- PCR polymerase chain reaction
- the unique sequence may be determined by comparative population studies, and in relation to this we refer to: Jeffreys et al. (1985). Nature 316:76-79; Weber et al. (1989). Am. J. Hum. Genet. 44:388-396; Litt et al. (1989). Am. J. Hum. Genet. 44: 397-401 ; Tautz, D. (1989). Nucl. Acids Res. 17:6463-6471 ; Nakamura et al. (1987) Science 235: 1616-1622; Melton, T.C. (1997) J. Forensic Sci.
- high stringency hybridisation and/or annealing is carried out at a hybridisation and/or annealing temperature which only permits minor mismatching between the nucleic acid strand of a candidate and the unique sequence of the hypervariable region of the nucleic acid of the individual.
- high stringency hybridisation and/or annealing is carried out at a hybridisation and/or annealing temperature which permits no mismatching between the nucleic acid strand of a candidate and the unique sequence of the hypervariable region of the nucleic acid of the individual.
- Methods of hybridisation and/or annealing are well known in the art and in this regard we refer to: Sambrook, Fritsch & Maniatis (1989). Molecular Cloning: a laboratory manual, Hames & Heggins (ed). Nucleic acid
- Nucleic acid may be rendered detectable by an attached tag, label or marker.
- a tag or marker linked to a nucleic acid may include a fluorescent or luminescent tag, an isotopic (eg.
- hybridisation occurs within a hybridisation detector.
- the hybridisation detector may comprise a detection device or detection medium.
- the detection medium may comprise any medium comprising a strand
- such a detection medium may comprise a solid support such as a hybridisation membrane, or hybridisation vessel containing a (sense or anti-sense) of the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample or candidate.
- the detection device may comprise any device to which (sense or anti- sense) of the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample or candidate is affixed or in solution therein.
- the hybridisation detection device may include the so-called
- DNA-chip to which a putatively complementary strand (sense or anti-sense) of the unique sequence of the nucleic acid reference sample or candidate is
- Substitute Sheet affixed.
- DNA chip we refer to United States Patent No. 5,445,934, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- An example of a means for detecting the presence or absence of a labelled hybridised duplex includes the use of a laser to activate a fluorescently labelled hybridised duplex, wherein the presence of said activated fluorescent label is read by a standard reader device such as the Applied Biosystems (ABI) (eg ABI 320, ABI 7700 or ABI 373 USA) or Corbett Research (GS 20000 Corbett Pty Ltd, Australia) automatic sequence analysers.
- ABS Applied Biosystems
- the PIN of the delivery device described in accordance with the third embodiment of the invention, or the additional biometric authentication tier described in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the invention, or the tamper proof nucleic acid storage container is derived using a biometric procedure.
- the biometric procedure to produce the PIN may simply involve such standard techniques as the use of a random number generator to produce a PIN, which is confirmed as unique to the individual whose unique sequence of a hypervariable region is present within the delivery device.
- unique biological identifiers may be used. For instance the sequence of the unique sequence of a hypervariable region is known to be unique to an individual, and therefore a unique PIN may be derived biometrically through the use of a simple algorithm to convert the unique sequence of the hypervariable region into a PIN.
- Such a biological-biometric procedure for generating a unique PIN to be used in conjunction with the delivery device can be extended to include other sources of unique biological data which can be algorithmicaliy converted into a unique PIN.
- sources of unique biological data which can be algorithmicaliy converted into a unique PIN.
- Substitute Sheet 1 NICHISCAN: scan the vertical grooves in the fingernails of an individual, wherein the scan produces a unique series of identifiers. In addition a secondary scanning device identifies horizontal dimensions of fingernail.
- TRICHISCAN isolate and sequence the mitochondrial D-loop from hair follicles, to produce a unique sequence, which is itself a unique identifier.
- ECHOSCAN scan an individual's earlobes, thereby producing a unique series of identifiers based on the unique grooves surrounding the ear.
- PRESURSCAN scan an individual's pressure against a device, and in doing so identify both the fingerprint and pressure on the device.
- AROMASCAN scans an individual's aroma.
- AEROSCAN scan individual's breath. By providing a clear liquid in water, an individual creates a bacteria in their throat that when breathed into a breath scanning device the microbial population therein produces a unique series of identifiers.
- NEURO-REACTION isolate individual's neuro-responses and related body changes to stimuli, and on that basis generate a unique profile of identifying responses.
- RETINAL-SCAN scans the retina of an individual to generate a unique retinal profile.
- the above biological parameters can be biometrically converted into a unique series of identifiers which can be algorithmicaliy used in the generation of a unique PIN.
- the unique PIN can then be used in conjunction with the nucleic acid delivery device.
- nucleotide is one of four bases: adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine (DNA) or uracil (RNA), plus a sugar (deoxyribose for DNA, ribose for RNA), plus a phosphate.
- a nucleotide may also include such modified bases used to improve the action of polymerase on template, and these include bases such as 5-methyl-dCTP and 7-deaza-dGTP.
- oligonucleotide is a sequence comprising at least two nucleotides, and may be either RNA or DNA.
- a "polynucleotide” is a long oligonucleotide and may also be either RNA or DNA. While the term oligonucleotide is generally used in the art to denote smaller nucleic acid chains, and “polynucleotide” is generally used in the art to denote larger nucleic acid chains, the use of one or the other term herein is not a limitation or description of size.
- nucleic acid refers to a polynucleotide of any length, including DNA (genomic or complementary), or RNA, or fragments thereof, with or without modified bases as described above.
- a “sequence” refers to the actual enumerated bases (ribose or deoxyribose) present in a polynucleotide strand, when read from the 5' to 3' direction.
- the "complement" to a first nucleotide sequence is well known to be a second sequence comprising those bases which will pair by Watson-Crick hybridisation with the first sequence.
- duplex DNA double stranded DNA
- each of the two strands may be often described as complementary to the other or as a complementary pair.
- “Homology” between polynucleotide sequences refers to the degree of sequence similarity between the respective sequences.
- Substitute Sheet “Hypervariable region” refers to a region of nucleic acid which exhibits extremely high levels of sequence polymorphism within the population, creating a myriad of rare alleles, which are therefore useful tools in the identification of individuals.
- one or more hypervariable regions may be used to provide a nucleic acid identifier which is specific to an individual.
- Unique sequence of a hypervariable region refers to a sub-region within a nucleic acid hypervariable region which exhibits such extreme variability as to alone discriminate between individuals within a population.
- the "unique sequence of a hypervariable region” is obtained by designing first and second polynucleotides based on the most variable sequence of a hypervariable region, which upon amplification using these first and second polynucleotides as primers, the unique sequence of a hypervariable nucleic acid region so amplified represents a unique identifier specific to an individual.
- label or "labelled” when applied to a nucleic acid means that the nucleic acid in question is linked to a moiety detectable by its properties which may include: luminescence, catalysis of an identifying chemical substrate, radioactivity, or specific binding properties. Therefore, the term “label” includes ligand moieties.
- Substitute Sheet A "template” is a sequence of nucleic acid upon which a complementary copy is synthesised. This may include DNA to DNA replication, DNA to RNA transcription, or RNA to DNA reverse transcription.
- a “primer” is a relatively short segment of polynucleotide which is complementary to a portion of the sequence of interest. It is well known that the length of the primer will depend upon the particular application. As is also well known, a primer need not be a perfect complement for successful hybridisation to take place.
- the primer may incorporate any known nucleic acid bases, including any known modified or labelled bases as defined above so that the primer extension product will incorporate these features to permit separation and detection of the primer extension product.
- a tag, label or marker linked to a primer may include a fluorescent or luminescent tag, an isotopic label, a dye marker, an enzyme marker, an antigenic determinant detectable by an antibody, or a binding moiety such as biotin enabling yet another indicator moiety such as a streptavidin coated bead to specifically attach to the primer or any nucleic acid sequence incorporating that primer.
- the term "primer extension product” describes the primer sequence together with the complement to the template produced during extension of the primer.
- a "strand” is a single nucleic acid sequence. Thus, a duplex or double stranded or other nucleic acid sequence may be separated into complementary single strands.
- Hybridisation describes the formation of double stranded or duplex nucleic acid from complementary single stranded nucleic acids. Hybridisation may take place between sufficiently complementary single stranded DNA and/or RNA to form: DNA-DNA, DNA-RNA, or RNA-RNA.
- Substitute Sheet “Annealing” refers to hybridisation between complementary single chain nucleic acids when the temperature of a solution comprising the single chain nucleic acids is lowered below the denaturing temperature.
- DNA polymerase The in vitro amplification of DNA is catalysed by "DNA polymerase".
- a number of types of DNA polymerase are known to the art and they generally share the common property of catalysing the synthesis of a double stranded DNA sequence utilising a single stranded template to which a primer is annealed.
- the DNA polymerases which are preferred for in vitro PCR are derived from organisms which thrive at high temperatures.
- the "DNA polymerase reaction” requires a buffer solution as known in the art, a supply of DNA template, some or all (depending on template sequence composition) of the four deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates (which may include modified bases as described above), a pair of specific primers designed to hybridise to or near the 5' and 3' terminals of the template, and a means for cyclic strand separation.
- “Chemiluminescent labels” are those which become luminescent species when acted on chemically or electrochemically and provide a sensitive and precise measurement of the presence and concentration of an analyte of interest. The light produced by the label is measured and indicates the presence or quantity of the analyte.
- Nucleic acid reference sample refers to a previously sequenced and characterised nucleic acid sample which has been verified as originating from a known individual.
- Candidate refers to an individual submitted for identification and authentication.
- Electronic Commerce should be read generally as the use of computer based technology to access, store and distribute information
- Substitute Sheet pertaining to financial transactions via electronic information that is exchanged over some form of telecommunication medium (wired or wireless) and/or other electronic payment systems ie. Digital Cheques, debit cards, credit cards and stored value cards or "Electronic Cash".
- the term "Secure Electronic Access System” should be read generally as the use of computer based technology to access, store and distribute information pertaining to Security Access via electronic information that is exchanged over some form of telecommunication medium (wired or wireless) and/or other remote or local electronic security systems and/or mediums ie. Biometric or Genetic systems, smart card, magnetic card, optical card, and Photo ID card mediums.
- Primer refers to protection from eavesdropping through conventional and/or biological encryptions.
- Non-Repudiation refers to prevention of later denying having performed a transaction or identified for secure access due to genetic and/or biometric authentication.
- Figure 1 is a plan view of a device to assist in delivering a hypervariable region of a nucleic acid reference sample of an individual to a detector.
- Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the delivery of a labelled strand of a unique sequence of a hypervariable region of a candidate to a
- Substitute Sheet hybridisation detection device to which a strand of putatively complementary DNA of an individual's nucleic acid reference sample is affixed.
- Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a remote process for identifying and authenticating a candidate by verifying hybridisation between at least one unique sequence of a hypervariable region of a nucleic acid reference sample and a unique sequence of a hypervariable region from the nucleic acid of a candidate, together with satisfying an additional biometric authentication level.
- Figure 4 Examples of hyperariable regions.
- the first step in performing the invention is the extraction of nucleic acid from a source of biological material which can be traced to an individual. This acts as the nucleic acid reference sample for that individual.
- Suitable sources of biological material from which nucleic acid can be extracted include any sources of nucleated cells, for example nucleated cells derived from: blood, tissue, saliva, skin scrapings, semen, urine, hair, hair follicles, or nucleated cells from ear wax.
- the nucleic acid can take the form of: genomic DNA (gDNA), complementary DNA (cDNA), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA) or transfer RNA (tRNA).
- the nucleic acid, and the biological source of the nucleic acid is placed in long-term storage under stable conditions.
- long-term storage could be in a suitable buffer at low temperatures, such as those provided in liquid nitrogen.
- the next step in performing the invention is the amplification of a region of a nucleic acid reference sample, which is hypervariable in its nature. This step involves hybridising a pair of known primers to conserved template
- PRODUCT 1 The amplified nucleic acid hypervariable region, to which conserved primer A and conserved primer B bind, can be referred to as "PRODUCT 1 ".
- PRODUCT 1 is purified, and is also placed in long-term storage under stable conditions.
- PRODUCT 1 is sequenced, and the most polymorphic region (as determined by population comparative studies) internal to the conserved sequences to which primers A and B bind is selected, and is referred to as the "unique sequence of a hypervariable region”. Subsequently, first and second polynucleotides are synthesised based on this sequence, see Figure 4.
- first and second polynucleotides are hybridised to the nucleic acid reference sample, and subsequently amplified to produce the unique sequence of the hypervariable region described above, and is referred to as
- PRODUCT 2 Substitute Sheet "PRODUCT 2". "PRODUCT 2" is also purified and placed in long-term storage under stable conditions.
- this step is outlined below, wherein the first and second polynucleotides, are hybridised to a hypervariable region within "PRODUCT 1 ", and upon hybridisation and amplification produces "PRODUCT 2", see Figure 4.
- PRODUCT 2 can be affixed to a solid substrate within a detector mechanism, and in this regard we refer to United States Patent No. 5,445,934. the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the substrate to which "PRODUCT 2" is attached may be incorporated within any standard hybridisation and/or amplification device. These hybridisation devices may themselves be adapted to be useful within the fields of commerce or security, and would also have utility within many other fields where individual verification is of importance.
- a simple identification procedure involving the present invention may comprise candidates for verification and identification lodging their own strand (sense or anti-sense) of nucleic acid (candidates own "PRODUCT 2") within the hybridisation and/or amplification device, wherein said device includes a substrate to which a strand (sense or anti-sense) of a previously verified
- Substitute Sheet nucleic acid "PRODUCT 2" of a known individual, acting as a nucleic acid reference sample has been previously attached.
- a hybridisation and/or amplification procedure is conducted under conditions of high stringency, and if successful, then this provides verification that candidate and the individual from which the reference sample "PRODUCT 2" is derived are one and the same.
- these hybridisation and/or amplification devices may be adapted to include within their scope, data storage mediums, such as optical or magnetic storage mediums, which include within their scope the so- called “smart card”, or other storage mediums well known in the field of information technology. For example, there a family of "smart card” devices, which may be used.
- the basis of the GeneSmart Card Family is its unique etching of an individual's coded DNA on a smart card. This etching is used and compared with a range of compatible GENAR and compliant smart card readers and devices including GenePens, GeneWatches and GeneJewellery for identification, authentication and non-repudiation.
- the smart card products are available in a range of formats and functions/capabilities, including:
- GeneSmartCard used with a base station identifying unique DNA GeneCode etching. A correct passcode is required to activate authentication.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- Substitute Sheet 4 GeneSmartCard IR (PIN/BIO) - same as GeneSmart Card but has onboard Infra Red Reader and/or PIN/biometric authentication
- the basis of the GenePen Family is the uniquely charged marker material (eg ink) ink/charge released by the pen, which acts in identity, authentication and non-repudiation.
- the pen products are available in a range of sizes, formats and functions/capabilities :
- a passcode is required to activate the ink before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- BioCheck GenePen similar to the GenePen but pen has on-board Biometric authentication
- GenePen IR PIN/BIO
- pen has on-board Infra Red Reader and/or PIN/ Biometric authentication
- Substitute Sheet 5 GenePenPersonal - customable pen range with once only chargeable ink. This ink can also be activated by GENAR Devices for secure authentication ink charging.
- the "smart card” detection device can be combined with other GENAR mediums.
- a further example of such a medium is the GeneWatch.
- the basis of the GeneWatch Family is the unique method a watch gets a DNA sample from an individual, processes this data for a positive identification and transmits this data through a terminal display on a watch. This data can then be transmitted wirelessly (IR) , wired or a combination of wired through a pen input device released via IR to a GENAR device for identification, authentication and non-repudiation.
- IR wirelessly
- the watch products are available in a range of sizes, formats and functions/capabilities, including :
- GeneWatch - used with base station to transmit wirelessly a unique DNA GeneCode. A passcode is required to activate via a charge before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- Substitute Sheet 4 GeneWatch IR (PIN/BIO) - similar to GeneWatch but pen has on-board Infra Red Reader and PIN &/or Biometric authentication
- a further GENAR medium may be jewellery.
- the basis of the GeneRing Jewellery Family is a unique method wherein jewellery may be used to obtain a DNA sample from an individual, process this data for a positive identification and transmits this data through a terminal display on a watch. This data can then be transmitted wirelessly (IR) , wired or a combination of wired through a pen input device released via IR to a GENAR device for identification, authentication and non-repudiation.
- IR wirelessly
- the jewellery products are available in a range of sizes, formats and functions/capabilities, including :
- GeneRing/Necklace - used with base station to transmit wirelessly a unique DNA GeneCode.
- a passcode is required to activate via a charge before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- Substitute Sheet 4 GeneRing/Necklace IR (PIN/BIO) - similar to GeneRing/Necklace but jewellery has on-board Infra Red Reader and PIN &/or Biometric authentication
- GENAR devices may include PIN, Biometric check and IR functions and services.
- examples of jewellery that GENAR products can be integrated into include: rings, necklaces, earings, chains, pins, brooches, hair clips, keys and key rings.
- a further GENAR medium may be clothing.
- GeneClothing Family is the unique method incorporated in clothing, such as shoes, socks, shirts and undergarments to get a DNA sample from an individual, processes this data for a positive identification and transmits this data through a GENAR compliant terminal display. This data can then be transmitted wirelessly (IR) , wired or a combination of wired through a pen input device released via IR to a GENAR device for identification, authentication and
- the GeneClothing Accessory products are available in a range of sizes, formats and functions/capabilities, including:
- GeneSole/Shoe - used with base station to transmit wirelessly a unique DNA GeneCode.
- a passcode is required to activate via a charge before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- GeneSox/undergarments used with base station to transmit wirelessly a unique DNA GeneCode.
- a passcode is required to activate via a charge before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic
- Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- a passcode is required to activate via a charge before it is removed.
- the device can be linked with a range of Genetic
- Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart, magnetic or magnetic card readers, other biometric devices or electronic mediums
- GenePin Clothing Accessories Same as GeneClothing Accessories but devices have on-board PIN authentication 5.
- BioCheck Clothing Accessories Same as GeneClothing Accessories but devices have on-board Biometric authentication. 6.
- GeneClothing Accessories IR (PIN/BIO) Same as GeneClothing Accessories but devices have on-board Infra Red Reader and PIN &/or Biometric authentication 7.
- Accessories range with IR and DNA Reader. These accessories can also link to GENAR Devices for secure authentication and/or ink charging.
- Substitute Sheet 8 GeneClothing Accessories Classic - Range of Write Once Personal Clothing. These fashionable pieces of clothes include IR for compatibility with GENAR devices.
- GENAR devices may include PIN, Biometric check and IR functions and services.
- Clothing that GENAR products can be integrated into include: shirts, singlets, blouses, shoes, socks, thongs, sandals, underwear, swimwear, bras, petticoats, trousers, shorts, skirts, jackets, coats, sloppy joes, jumpers, sports gear and track suits
- a further GENAR medium may be a so-called "GeneWallet”.
- the basis of the GeneWallet Family is to provide a Genetic Electronic Wallet that is compliant with the GeneCode solutions and GENAR devices.
- GeneWallets have a stored medium referred to as Genetic Electronic Cash (GE-Cash). This GE-Cash is compatible with a range of GENAR and compliant smart card readers and devices including GenePens, GeneWatches and GeneJewellery for performing transactions after successful identification, authentication and non-repudiation.
- the GeneWallet products are available in a range of formats and functions/capabilities, including:
- SmartGenePurse - a computerised electronic purse designed for females, and may include:
- Substitute Sheet The device can be linked with a range of Genetic Authentication (GENAR) devices including smart magnetic card readers, GenePens, other biometric devices or electronic mediums, as described above and including:
- GENERAL Genetic Authentication
- SmartGenePin similar to SmartGenePurse but has on-board LCD and PIN authentication
- BioCheckSmartGenePen similar to SmartGenePurse but has on-board LCD, PIN, Biometric authentication
- SmartGenePurseSmartCard IR PIN/BIO
- GENAR Genetic Authentication Process
- the GeneCode Process allows any customer to conduct an authentication challenge as follows :
- Substitute Sheet Typical Input Genar Device characteristics include: 1.
- a medium with memory - may include PIN details and/or account or security access details. This may also include: 1.1
- the GENAR Process can be integrated into any transactional or security solution.
- the diverse range of Genar Devices are designed to meet the various needs and applications. These devices include:
- Typical Output GENAR Device characteristics include : 3.
- the base station may include : 3.1 A Numeric Input PIN keypad
- Substitute Sheet 3.2 A Smart Card reader
- the GENAR Process can be integrated into any transactional or security solution.
- the diverse range of Genar Devices are designed to meet the various needs and applications. These Output devices can be included in :
Abstract
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
AUPP4217 | 1998-06-18 | ||
AUPP4217A AUPP421798A0 (en) | 1998-06-18 | 1998-06-18 | Process of identification |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO1999066070A1 WO1999066070A1 (en) | 1999-12-23 |
WO1999066070A9 true WO1999066070A9 (en) | 2000-04-06 |
Family
ID=3808463
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/AU1999/000496 WO1999066070A1 (en) | 1998-06-18 | 1999-06-18 | A dna biometric process used for identification |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
AU (1) | AUPP421798A0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999066070A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
AU2001283272A1 (en) * | 2000-08-11 | 2002-02-25 | Favrille, Inc. | A molecular vector identification system |
US6911204B2 (en) | 2000-08-11 | 2005-06-28 | Favrille, Inc. | Method and composition for altering a B cell mediated pathology |
KR20010000472A (en) * | 2000-10-02 | 2001-01-05 | 이종인 | Identification devices using gene and its method |
KR20020044192A (en) * | 2000-12-05 | 2002-06-15 | 이종인 | Dna character for individual identification and its method of preparation, and products using it |
DE10065089A1 (en) * | 2000-12-21 | 2002-07-18 | Olek Alexander | Jewelry item with genetic fingerprint |
US20020129251A1 (en) * | 2001-03-01 | 2002-09-12 | Yukio Itakura | Method and system for individual authentication and digital signature utilizing article having DNA based ID information mark |
US8296075B2 (en) | 2008-05-21 | 2012-10-23 | Mito Tech, LLC | Computer system and computer-facilitated method for nucleic acid sequence alignment and analysis |
GB2621530A (en) | 2021-04-28 | 2024-02-14 | Fraunhofer Ges Forschung | Apparatuses and methods for genome sequencing and for providing data security using a biological key |
Family Cites Families (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5593832A (en) * | 1983-02-28 | 1997-01-14 | Lifecodes Corporation | Method for forensic analysis |
GB8425059D0 (en) * | 1984-10-04 | 1984-11-07 | Biotechnica Ltd | Identification technique |
IS1355B6 (en) * | 1984-11-12 | 1989-04-19 | Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine | Multicolor explores |
GB8606719D0 (en) * | 1986-03-19 | 1986-04-23 | Lister Preventive Med | Genetic probes |
US5026837A (en) * | 1987-05-04 | 1991-06-25 | The State Of Oregon Acting By And Through The State Board Of Higher Education On Behalf Of Oregon Health Sciences University | DNA probe which reveals a hypervariable region on human chromosome 16 |
US5084566A (en) * | 1987-05-04 | 1992-01-28 | Michael Litt | DNA probe which reveals a hypervariable region on human chromosone 1 |
FR2649518B1 (en) * | 1989-07-07 | 1991-10-18 | Bioprobe Systems Sa | HIGH SECURITY ENCRYPTED MARKING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF VALUABLE OBJECTS |
GB9108354D0 (en) * | 1991-04-18 | 1991-06-05 | Solicitor For The Affairs Of H | Nucleotide probes |
DE69230736T2 (en) * | 1991-08-27 | 2000-06-21 | Zeneca Ltd | Method for characterizing genomic DNA |
GB9314394D0 (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1993-08-25 | Slater James H | A security device using an ultrasensitive microtrace for protecting materials,articles and items |
SE9401594D0 (en) * | 1994-05-06 | 1994-05-06 | Pharmacia Lkb Biotech | Method of nucleic acid transfer |
US5576180A (en) * | 1995-05-01 | 1996-11-19 | Centre De Recherche De L'hopital Ste-Justine | Primers and methods for simultaneous amplification of multiple markers for DNA fingerprinting |
EP0901623B1 (en) * | 1996-05-24 | 2004-06-30 | Zeptosens AG | Process for separating mixtures of substances using capillary affinity gel electrophoresis |
-
1998
- 1998-06-18 AU AUPP4217A patent/AUPP421798A0/en not_active Abandoned
-
1999
- 1999-06-18 WO PCT/AU1999/000496 patent/WO1999066070A1/en active Application Filing
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
AUPP421798A0 (en) | 1998-07-09 |
WO1999066070A1 (en) | 1999-12-23 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
CN112088218A (en) | Authenticating objects using nucleic acid markers | |
JP3059196B2 (en) | Code marking method for valuables and equipment | |
CN103781918B (en) | The method and product detected for the part of tissue samples amplifying nucleic acid or space | |
EP1242618B1 (en) | DNA-based steganography | |
JP5951755B2 (en) | Improved quantitative nuclease protection assay (qNPA) and quantitative nuclease protection sequencing (qNPS) methods | |
CN106715710B (en) | Nucleic acid amplification | |
Cheng et al. | A CRISPR-driven colorimetric code platform for highly accurate telomerase activity assay | |
CN105431553A (en) | Systems and methods for sequencing in emulsion based microfluidics | |
US20060263789A1 (en) | Unique identifiers for indicating properties associated with entities to which they are attached, and methods for using | |
CN105246908A (en) | Alkaline activation for immobilization of DNA taggants | |
CN104603290B (en) | For detecting the nuclease protection assays of nucleotide diversity | |
CN102732636B (en) | Method and chip for detecting tumor cell EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) gene mutation | |
CN107614108A (en) | Thermodynamic (al) Multi-way analysis is hybridized to nucleic acid using integrated array | |
WO1999066070A9 (en) | A dna biometric process used for identification | |
CN109477141B (en) | Sample identification method | |
AU2003204570B2 (en) | Labeling of objects to be identified consisting of at least one DNA fragment | |
EP1313884A2 (en) | Improvements in and relating to marking using dna | |
JP2002288605A (en) | Dna-utilizing type recording medium and genuine principal certificating system, and electronic signature system utilizing the dna-utilizing type recording medium | |
US20030085274A1 (en) | Genetic tag (DNA-tag) identification system for newborns, adults, plants and animals | |
JPH10151125A (en) | Person discriminating system by dna | |
Singh et al. | Fluorescent‐Dye‐Doped Nanoporous Silica Powder for Imaging of Latent Fingerprints (Levels 1–3) and Case Studies | |
KR20010000472A (en) | Identification devices using gene and its method | |
CN109385426A (en) | Identify enhanced metastable state nucleic acid aptamer probe and the application in target substance analysis of accounts | |
Afolabi et al. | Design of DNA based biometric security system for examination conduct | |
JP2005247900A (en) | Method for judging seal or sign put by using dna-containing ink |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): IL JP US |
|
AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
DFPE | Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101) | ||
AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: C2 Designated state(s): IL JP US |
|
AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: C2 Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG |
|
COP | Corrected version of pamphlet |
Free format text: PAGES 1-23, DESCRIPTION, REPLACED BY NEW PAGES 1-38; PAGES 24-28, CLAIMS, REPLACED BY NEW PAGES 39-46; PAGES 1/4-4/4, DRAWINGS, REPLACED BY NEW PAGES 1/4-4/4; DUE TO LATE TRANSMITTAL BY THE RECEIVING OFFICE |
|
122 | Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase |