Identity verification and access control

摘要

Disclosed is a system and method of identity verification and access control of patrons to a venue (10). A biometric reader (12) is provided for reading an identifying biological characteristic of the patron. A biometric information processing means is provided for generating a unique biometric information key for the patron based on the characteristic. A primary database (32) stores the biometric information keys of newly enrolled patrons and all patrons who have previously attended the venue and been enrolled. A means (38) is also provided to record information indicating that one or more of the biometric information keys belong to patrons that have been banned access to the venue. An access data processing means (36) compares the biometric information key generated by the biometric information processing means with the biometric information keys stored in said primary database in order to verify both the identity of the patron and whether the patron is banned access, prior to permitting the patron access to the venue.