Apparatus, system and method for authenticating a plurality of users for a mobile device using biometric means

摘要

A mobile device comprising a touch screen display; at least one processor with computer executable instruction code executable by the at least one processor configured for detecting a finger gesture, heat or pressure exerted on the mobile device and for responding to the finger gesture, heat or pressure by activating a release mechanism for releasing biometric verification means to extend outward from the concealed housing positioned within the mobile device for user authorization for activating the mobile device with a valid biometric identifier, wherein upon activation the biometric verification means retracts into the concealed housing; and activating a verification module executable by the at least one processors configured for verifying an image of user's biometric identifier when the mobile device is in sleep mode or for communicating user's authorization to access at least one application program or a remote hardware device that requires biometric verification.

主权项

1. A mobile device comprising:
a touch screen display; at least one processor positioned within the mobile device, with computer executable instruction code executable by the at least one processor enabled for performing the following:
detecting a finger gesture, heat or pressure exerted on the mobile device's touch screen display when the mobile device is in sleep mode or otherwise inactive, and responsive to the detected finger gesture, heat or pressure, activating a mechanical release mechanism positioned within the mobile device for releasing a retractable mechanical biometric verification means to extend outward from a concealed housing positioned within the mobile device for user authorization for activating the mobile device with a valid biometric identifier, wherein upon activation the biometric verification means retracts into the mobile device's concealed housing; andactivating a verification module executable by the at least one processor enabled for verifying an image of user's biometric identifier to enable activating or initializing the mobile device for use.