摘要 |
A machine-readable identity card and tracking system that includes the identity card, a card scanner adapted to read the card, a central registry, and a telecommunications link between the card scanner and the central registry. Data pertaining to the card bearer is stored on the card and in the central registry. The data include biographic data, biometric data, such as a facial image, or a holographically distorted, machine-readable image of a biometric feature of the card bearer, and genetic data, such as a DNA fingerprint. The card also includes an access control function linked with a biometric feature of the card bearer. The card is tamper-proof, provides reliable verification of the identity of the person presenting the card and card validation.
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