Biometric-based identity confirmation

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for confirming/verifying an identity of a test taker using a biometric analysis. For example, in the medical field, it is desirous to ensure that a given test is being administered to a correct individual (e.g., “test taker’). By comparing a given/submitted identity against a biometric-based identity, such verification can be performed. In one embodiment, the individual will submit biometric information via a biometric reader or the like coupled to a testing apparatus. The identity submitted by or on behalf of the individual (referred to herein as a “submitted identity”) will then be confirmed against the individual's identity as determined based on the biometric reading (referred to herein as a “biometric-based identity”). If the submitted identity and the biometric-based identity match, results of the test will be accepted. If the two identities do not match, then results of the test will be denied. Alternatively, if the identities do not match, then the testing apparatus could refuse to commence or complete the test.

主权项

1. A method for biometric-based identity confirmation, comprising:
receiving a submitted identity of an individual taking a test, the test comprising a breath alcohol analysis test; receiving a biometric reading from the individual via a lip print reader coupled to a testing apparatus associated with the test, wherein the lip print reader comprises at least one of an optical lip print reader, an active capacitance lip print reader, and a passive capacitance lip print reader; digitizing the biometric reading; transmitting the digitized biometric reading to a device remote from the testing apparatus; determining, at the device remote from the testing apparatus, a biometric-based identity of the individual using the digitized biometric reading; confirming, at the device remote from the testing apparatus, whether the submitted identity matches the biometric-based identity; notifying the individual if the submitted identity does match the biometric-based identity; and denying a result of the test if the submitted identity does not match the biometric-based identity; wherein the lip print reader is configured to detect features comprising: grooves that run vertically across a lip of the individual; straight grooves that disappear half-way into the lip of the individual; grooves that fork on the lip of the individual; grooves that intersect on the lip of the individual; grooves that are reticulate on the lip of the individual; and grooves of other morphologies on the lip of the individual.