Patents by Inventor Mira LaCous

Mira LaCous has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8214652
    Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating user access in the context of a biometric security system are disclosed. One method disclosed includes receiving a remotely transmitted data packet containing an encryption key, utilizing a decryption component to decrypt the data packet, and utilizing the encryption component to encrypt biometric data. Another method disclosed includes utilizing a processor, within a client computing device, to perform an encryption function within a biometric security system, wherein the encryption function is incorporated into an authentication process that involves a transfer of biometric information between the client computing device and a remotely implemented server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: BIO-key International. Inc.
    Inventor: Mira LaCous
  • Patent number: 7502938
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for enhancing the security of informational interactions with a biometric device is disclosed. The method includes pre-establishing an encryption relationship between a computing device and the biometric device. An instruction is received to begin an authorization or enrollment session. A session packet is generated and encrypted. The session packet is transmitted to the biometric device. A biometric information packet is received and decrypted. A determination is made, based on a content of the decrypted biometric information packet, as to whether or not to utilize a collection of biometric data contained in the decrypted biometric information packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: BIO-key International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mira LaCous
  • Patent number: 7415605
    Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating user access in the context of a biometric security system are disclosed. One method disclosed includes receiving a remotely transmitted data packet containing an encryption key, utilizing a decryption component to decrypt the data packet, and utilizing the encryption component to encrypt biometric data. Another method disclosed includes utilizing a processor, within a client computing device, to perform an encryption function within a biometric security system, wherein the encryption function is incorporated into an authentication process that involves a transfer of biometric information between the client computing device and a remotely implemented server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: BIO-key International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mira LaCous
  • Publication number: 20070162739
    Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating user access in the context of a biometric security system are disclosed. One method disclosed includes receiving a remotely transmitted data packet containing an encryption key, utilizing a decryption component to decrypt the data packet, and utilizing the encryption component to encrypt biometric data. Another method disclosed includes utilizing a processor, within a client computing device, to perform an encryption function within a biometric security system, wherein the encryption function is incorporated into an authentication process that involves a transfer of biometric information between the client computing device and a remotely implemented server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: BIO-key International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mira LaCous