Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two or more factors such as a biometric factor and a second factor defined by user input, these are analyzed at substantially the same time where the tolerance factors can be reduced to allow access to the electronic device and/or an application running on the device without compromising security of the authentication.

Abstract: A biometric recognition system for providing security for an electronic device includes a digital camera for providing a biometric image from a user of the electronic device and a touch screen for entering a user selected screen gesture. A processor is configured for use with the electronic device for comparing the biometric image to biometric image data and the user selected screen gesture with a screen gesture stored in a database. The digital camera can be enabled by providing a definitive movement of the electronic device by the user in a unique motion so to provide secure access to the electronic device when either the biometric image data or screen gesture are authenticated.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two or more factors such as a biometric factor and a second factor defined by user input, these are analyzed at substantially the same time where the tolerance factors can be reduced to allow access to the electronic device and/or an application running on the device without compromising security of the authentication.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as facial recognition and a screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time except when a device is oriented in a predetermined position or a unique or individualized motion is detected.

Abstract: A facial biometric recognition system and method (100) for providing security for an electronic device (101) includes a digital camera (105) having a field of view for providing facial biometric images at a predetermined interval from a user of the electronic device (101). A processor (109) is associated with the electronic device (101) for comparing the facial biometric images to biometric image data stored in a database (107). The facial biometric images are continuously compared (111) to those stored in the database (107) or to facial image tracking (113) for providing substantially continuous authentication when the user physically moves about, the camera's field of view. The invention may be used with devices such as a personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or gaming device and provides an efficient means by which to secure information on the device without the need for complex biometric security devices.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as facial recognition and a screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time except when a device is oriented in a predetermined position or a unique or individualized motion is detected.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as facial recognition and a screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time except when a unique or individualized motion is detected.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication process at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as a facial recognition any screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time such that the tolerance match required by the tolerant factors providing a better user authentication experience without reducing the overall security accuracy.

Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication processed at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as facial recognition and a screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time such that the tolerance match required by the tolerant factors for providing a better user authentication experience without reducing the overall security accuracy.

Abstract: A facial biometric recognition system and method (100) for providing security for an electronic device (101) includes a digital camera (105) having a field of view for providing facial biometric images at a predetermined interval from a user of the electronic device (101). A processor (109) is associated with the electronic device (101) for comparing the facial biometric images to biometric image data stored in a database (107). The facial biometric images are continuously compared (111) to those stored in the database (107) or to facial image tracking (113) for providing substantially continuous authentication when the user physically moves about the camera's field of view. The invention may be used with devices such as a personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or gaming device and provides an efficient means by which to secure information on the device without the need for complex biometric security devices.

Abstract: A video lighting system (100) for use with a personal computer or other electronic device (103) includes a display (105) that is used in connection with a microprocessor running facial recognition software that is used to prevent unauthorized access to the personal computer (103). A camera (107) is used for providing images to the facial recognition software where the display operates in a first mode for displaying images to a user and in a second mode for illuminating the user's face for detection by the camera (107).

Abstract: A video lighting system (100) for use with a personal computer or other electronic device (103) includes a display (105) that is used in connection with a microprocessor running facial recognition software that is used to prevent unauthorized access to the personal computer (103). A camera (107) is used for providing images to the facial recognition software where the display operates in a first mode for displaying images to a user and in a second mode for illuminating the user's face for detection by the camera (107).

Abstract: A facial biometric recognition system and method (100) for providing security for an electronic device (101) includes a digital camera (105) having a field of view for providing facial biometric images at a predetermined interval from a user of the electronic device (101). A processor (109) is associated with the electronic device (101) for comparing the facial biometric images to biometric image data stored in a database (107). The facial biometric images are continuously compared (111) to those stored in the database (107) or to facial image tracking (113) for providing substantially continuous authentication when the user physically moves about the camera's field of view. The invention may be used with devices such as a personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or gaming device and provides an efficient means by which to secure information on the device without the need for complex biometric security devices.