Method of encoding identification cards and verifying such encoded identification cards, and apparatus for carrying out such a method

摘要

PCT No. PCT/EP94/00565 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 4, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 4, 1996 PCT Filed Feb. 26, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/02225 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 19, 1995A method of codifying and comparing an identification card includes imprinting the identification card with a selected fingerprint of the owner which upon match with a corresponding natural fingerprint of the owner opens the access to a terminal that stores another fingerprint of the owner. If a comparison of this stored fingerprint matches also the corresponding natural fingerprint of the owner, the identification card is cleared for use.