Biometric Scale With Positive ID

摘要

Embodiments of the invention pertain to a scale for weighing a user wherein the scale includes a built-in positive security/verification system, so as to be able to provide verification of a user's identity.

主权项

1. A scale for weighing a user, the scale comprising:
a weight sensor configured for physical contact with one or both of the user's feet to generate an indication of the user's weight; a print sensor located on the scale such that at least a portion of the user's foot contacts the print sensor when the foot is in physical contact with the weight sensor, wherein the print sensor outputs data indicative of a print associated with the portion of the user's foot; and a processor configured to receive the indication of the user's weight and generate a weight value, and to receive the print associated with the portion of the user's foot, and to associate the print with the user in order to associate the generated weight value with the user.