Abstract: A method and system for access credential functionality using biometrically generated public/private key pairs may involve generating an asymmetric encryption key pair using a biometric scan of a human user and a server identifier of a network server. The public key of the key pair may be sent to the network server from a client device operated by the human user. The network server may use the public key to authenticate that the client device is in possession of the private key, thereby authenticating the human user.

Abstract: A method and system for access credential functionality using biometrically generated public/private key pairs may involve generating an asymmetric encryption key pair using a biometric scan of a human user and a server identifier of a network server. The public key of the key pair may be sent to the network server from a client device operated by the human user. The network server may use the public key to authenticate that the client device is in possession of the private key, thereby authenticating the human user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system that allows merchants to donate a portion of each sale to every customer participating in the discount program directly to the fundraiser chosen by the customer. Customers are incentivized to use the card at participating merchants because the discounts received from using the card can be significantly greater than the initial cost of the card. The system of the invention can be implemented on a card that can serve the dual purpose of being a discount card as well as a number of other cards utilized by customers. By having more than one function for the card, customers are encouraged to utilize the discount feature more routinely because of the convenience of carrying one card with multiple functions.

Abstract: Systems consistent with the present invention provide a secure private network for accessing confidential law enforcement data over a public network. The system includes a server terminal located at a central facility for storing the accessed data and a plurality of client terminals. Each client terminal is preferably located in a different law enforcement agency, varying in jurisdiction on either a local, regional, national, or international level. The client terminals communicate with the server terminal over the public network. To ensure that the information is secure when it is transferred over the public network or when it is stored at the server terminal, the system uses multiple layers of security, including smart cards, data encryption, user authentication and firewalls.