WO2000039714A1 - Procedes, systemes et appareil de gestion de stockage et de transfert de donnees - Google Patents

Procedes, systemes et appareil de gestion de stockage et de transfert de donnees Download PDF

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WO2000039714A1
WO2000039714A1 PCT/US1999/031197 US9931197W WO0039714A1 WO 2000039714 A1 WO2000039714 A1 WO 2000039714A1 US 9931197 W US9931197 W US 9931197W WO 0039714 A1 WO0039714 A1 WO 0039714A1
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James E. Beecham
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    • G06F21/6218—Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules to a system of files or objects, e.g. local or distributed file system or database
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  • This invention relates to biometrics and, more particularly, to biometric-based methods, systems and apparatus for managing data storage and transfer.
  • the invention proposes a new and improved system for managing electronic documents and for managing data storage and transfer.
  • the system is comprised of a central database containing stored registration data and at least one electronic file of a user.
  • the system also includes a local station for collecting registration data from the user, accessing the database for comparing the collected registration data to the stored registration data and accessing the electronic file if the collected registration data substantially matches the stored registration data.
  • the stored registration can comprise a key and/or biometric data of the user.
  • the key preferably comprises a reference character such as a numerical, alphabetical or alphanumerical symbol.
  • the local station preferably comprises a local computer linked to the central database and apparatus for collecting and transferring registration data to the local computer.
  • the local computer is linked to the central database over an electronic communication pathway.
  • the invention also contemplates associated methods .
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a system for managing electronic documents
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the system of Fig. 1 as it would appear in use; and Fig. 3 illustrates the system of Fig. 1 including a computerized network.
  • Ensuing embodiments of the invention comprise new and improved methods, systems and apparatus for managing electronic documents, data transfer and data storage.
  • This invention is especially useful as an electronic repository for important documents such as medical test results, drug test results, diplomas, birth certificates, wedding licenses, passports, school transcripts, legal documents, tax returns, contracts, leases, stock and bond certificates, government records, financial statements, judgments, insurance documents, etc.
  • users To access the repository, users must be positively identified.
  • One way to identify users is with their unique biometric data of a portion of the anatomy of that person.
  • Biometric data or measurements can include fingerprint or iris patterns, or measurement (s ) of an anatomical function such as signature or voice recognition or voice print, etc.
  • biometric measurements or data and methods of collecting the measurements or data are disclosed in U.S.
  • biometric data are then encoded into biometric code for storage m a database of a computer or other storage device. Encoding typically takes place during the process of obtaining biometric data.
  • the invention is a system that is comprised of a central database into which electronic folders can be established and stored.
  • User-specific registration data and an electronic file may be established and stored into each folder.
  • the registration data preferably comprises biometric and additional identification data of a specific user such as a stored digital photograph.
  • the registration data may also include a key m the form of a personal identification number or symbol, the name, address, phone number and social security number of the user, etc.
  • the key can comprise a numerical symbol, an alphabetical symbol or an alphanumerical symbol.
  • the registration data identifies the user and is linked to the electronic file.
  • the central database is accessible by way of a central computer, a communication pathway, a local area network, or perhaps one or more online servers accessible through one or more publicly accessible world wide web sites.
  • the registration data can be collected at the central computer or by way of a publicly accessible web site at, for instance, a local station.
  • the local station can be used for collecting registration data from a user and then storing the registration into the central database.
  • registration data must be collected from the user and then compared to registration data stored in the central database. Only if the collected registration substantially matches the stored registration data is access to the electronic file granted. After access is granted, the user may transfer data and/or documents to and from the electronic file.
  • System 5 is comprised of a local station 6 that includes a computer 11, a biometric data collector 17, an attached bar code printer 13 for printing two- dimensional bar code labels 15, and an attached document scanner 19.
  • Collector 17, printer 13 and scanner 19 are each coupled to computer 11 and interact with computer 11.
  • Collector 17 may comprise a digital camera, an iris scanner, a fingerprint scanner or other device for taking biometric data. For instance, photographs may be taken with collector 17 and then downloaded to computer 11 in a conventional fashion, documents may be scanned and downloaded to computer 11 with scanner 19, and printer 13 may be used for printing documents, two- dimensional bar code labels 15 encoded with biometric data and photographs from computer 11.
  • an image of an individual that is not strictly biometric data, m that the image is not electronically compared, but rather manually compare ⁇ oy an individual such as a clerk, may be employed.
  • a digital camera may be added or, if collector 17 is a digital camera, an image may be attached to the file as well as being used as biometric data.
  • Central database 7 is normally part of a central computer preferably accessible through a server.
  • the server is linked to local station 6 by way of the Internet, a local area network or other type of communication pathway or network.
  • a plurality of local stations 6' may be linked to central database 7 if desired.
  • a user is registered. This registration normally takes place at local station 6 as shown in Fig. 2.
  • a clerk 21 collects registration data from user 12, accesses central database 7, establishes a folder and stores into the folder the registration data and an electronic file.
  • the registration data is linked to the electronic file and the folder is stored into central database 7.
  • the clerk 21 interfaces with computer 11 and central database 7 with an input device, such as keyboard 22.
  • the clerk 21 prints one or more two-dimensional bar code labels 15 and gives them to user 12.
  • the one or more two-dimensional bar code labels 15 are encoded with the registration data of the user that was stored in central database 7.
  • the one or more labels 15 are provided to user 12 so that he or she can affix them to documents user 12 may wish to input into his or her electronic file.
  • user 12 may bring a document having affixed thereto a two-dimensional bar code label 15 containing registration data.
  • clerk 21 scans the label 15, which downloads the registration data contained therein to computer 11.
  • the clerk may also request user 12 to input his or her key into keypad 26, which is linked to computer 11.
  • the clerk can also request additional biometric data of the user, such as an iris scan, a fingerprint scan, etc.
  • computer 11 may be attached to additional biometric collection devices such as an iris scanner, a fingerprint scanner, etc.
  • monitor 23 which preferably includes a digital photograph of user
  • clerk 21 can verify the identity of user 12. Identity is verified if the displayed digital photograph and, perhaps, the key and other biometric data taken from the label 15 substantially matches user 12. If the displayed registration data includes other data such as address, phone number and other specific data concerning user 12, clerk 21 may further verify user 12 identity by requesting identification documents from user 12 and comparing the content of the identification documents to the displayed registration data.
  • computer 11 may, either automatically or at the behest of clerk 21, initiate a matching search of the database for matching the registration data downloaded from the label 15 provided from user 12 and the registration data stored in central database 7. After a match is found, access to a specific electronic file may granted either automatically or at the behest of clerk 21.
  • clerk 21 If clerk 21 cannot verify the identity of user 12 by virtue of the foregoing means, clerk 21 denies user 12 access to central database 7. However, if clerk 21 positively identifies user 12, clerk 21 may allow access to database for user 12 to transfer documents to and from his or her electronic file. To access central database 7, clerk 21 may prompt computer 11 to access central database 7, search central database 7 for stored registration data matching the registration data downloaded from the label 15 provided from user 12, and then access the electronic file linked to the stored registration data that matches the registration data downloaded from the label 15 provided from user 12.
  • documents like document 25 bearing label 15, may, for instance, be scanned into computer 11 by way of document scanner 28 and then stored into the electronic file. Documents stored into the electronic file may also be accessed and printed for user 12.
  • the biometric data may comprise a fingerprint scan, facial recognition data, iris scan code or other biometric reading.
  • the use of this invention m the home by a user is envisioned wherein the home computer is equipped with a two-dimensional bare code scanner and a biometric scanner and is usable in a manner like that of local station 6.
  • the home computer is linked to a digital camera and an online clerk. The online clerk can see the user as the user scans the bar code at home and then enters a key on the home computer keyboard.
  • the bar code contains biometric data of the user.
  • the spouse or designee of a user can be authorized to access the user's electronic file via a suitable authorization procedure.
  • user A can visit a registration station, which may comprise a local or central registration station, accompanied by a spouse or designee and have a digital photograph and/or biometric scan taken of the spouse or designee.
  • This image data is then input into a two-dimensional bar code of user A and then given to the spouse or designee.
  • Access to the electronic file of user A may then be granted to the spouse or designee in the manner previously described.
  • Billing of services electronically may also be carried out with this invention. For example, fees can be paid via credit card and the payment records linked to the electronic file such that the payment is listed as current or in arrears.
  • Data files not paid can be quarantined or returned to the user and thus taken off from listing on the system.
  • Deleting files is also envisioned, where the user is authorized through identical identification and verification procedures to those herein previously described. It is further anticipated that electronic files can be entered by a user into the user's file from electronic storage media such as a floppy or compact disk, ROM or similar media. It is further anticipated that the system described can e used by a user to authorize the electronic transfer of data files. It is still further anticipated that the operator of a business can designate one or more of his or her staff to prepare and update a data file under their individual photograph/key/biometric data for storage and retrieval of business documents. The system can optionally operate in a self-serve mode as well.
  • the system can operate without a clerk where a user can store and retrieve data and documents through a direct interface with a central computer.
  • the central computer interface can, for instance, include a person viewing the person at the remote station via a cameral linked to the remote station and to the central computer.
  • the interface at the central computer can be a computer software program that performs the functions of a clerk.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un système comprenant une base de données (7) centrale dans laquelle sont stockés des données d'enregistrement et au moins un fichier électronique d'utilisateur. Ce système comprend également une station (6) locale destinée à récupérer les données d'enregistrement de l'utilisateur, d'accéder à la banque de données centrale afin de comparer les données d'enregistrement récupérées aux données d'enregistrement stockées et d'accéder au fichier électronique si les données d'enregistrement récupérées correspondent pratiquement aux données d'enregistrement stockées.
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