MODULAR AUTHENTICATION DEVICE COMBINING BIOMETRIC AND RFID SENSORS

摘要

A modular identity authentication apparatus for a computer system includes at least two different authentication technologies, such as biometric fingerprint readers, NFC-RFID receivers, and BYOD sensors. Each modular apparatus provides multiple authentication sensors that are connected through a single port at a computer terminal location. System software permits terminal use when all module devices are authenticated, and shuts down the terminal whenever the module is disconnected.

主权项

1. A modular authentication apparatus for a terminal of a computer system, including:
a pair of identity authentication devices, each operating independently and connected to an internal bus that provides power and data communications; said pair of identity authentication devices being secured within a single closed housing; plug means for connecting said internal bus of said modular authentication apparatus to said computer system to control access to said computer system at said terminal; said computer system detecting the connected presence of said modular authentication apparatus and disabling said terminal whenever said modular authentication apparatus is disconnected from said terminal.