| 摘要 |
A method of verifying ownership of credit or debit cards is disclosed. An apparatus is provided which can compare a biometric representation on the credit or debit card with a biometric feature of the purchaser. For example, the cardholder's fingerprint may be on the card. The apparatus would contain a spot for the purchaser to place the same portion of his finger that was used to create the biometric on the apparatus. The card would be inserted in the apparatus, and the apparatus would compare the fingerprint on the card with the fingerprint of the customer and if they matched, the card would be activated for a limited period of time, or a limited number of purchases. The apparatus may also comprise a remote biometric feature reader, such as a facial scanner or hand scanner. |
