INTELLIGENT ID CARD HOLDER

摘要

An intelligent ID card holder (1200) comprises a receptacle for receiving the smartcard to facilitate intelligent ID card based transactions The card holder (1200) further comprises one or more sensors (1204) of a user's features and a microcomputer for confirming the user's identity The holder (1200) communicates with the ID card by electrical contacts or RF antenna The sensor (1204) collects data representative of features of the current user of the card, and the microcomputer compares stored data in the memory with the sensed data to determine whether the current user is the authentic user In one embodiment, the intelligent ID card holder (1200) comprises a card holder (1200) with a cutaway viewing area showing a portion of the ID card surface, such as photograph of the authentic user, while the ID card is inserted in the holder