Method, apparatus and system for authenticating fingerprints, and communicating and processing commands and information based on the fingerprint authentication

摘要

A fingerprint authentication and communication system having a fingerprint sensor and reader that converts a fingerprint into a digital profile output, a plurality of databases for storing among other things fingerprint digital profiles, user ID's, and patient related medical information, software that determines whether a recently entered fingerprint digital profile is on the approved list for authentication, and telecommunication transceiver for communicating user selected actions over telephone lines, wireless channels and the Internet. The system is preferably concealed in a handheld product for physicians and allows medical professionals to initiate and perform a plurality of actions, such as ordering multiple prescriptions and lab tests, with a fingerprint induced command.