Abstract: This invention relates to personal identity management and verifiable and authenticable methods and systems for mobile personal credentials. A critical problem is knowing the true identity of counterparties while using electronic messaging or conducting online transactions. Existing security measures can be bypassed when identity is presented in electronic form. The inventors address these issues by providing digital ID document in conjunction with data that permits the other party to verify ID. Further, the inventors either link the electronic ID to its physical counterpart or to the actual physical individual presenting the ID. Immutable digital ledger technology, such as blockchain, is used to provide trustworthy authentication of digital identity along with assurance that the identity presented belongs to the individual presenting it.

Abstract: This patent describes a platform built on Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) utilizing validated Self-Sovereign Identity. Identity information stored securely on a mobile device and information usable by the requestor to verify the identity and the identity presenter are delivered at the request of the identity owner. The patent claims describe the use, sharing and verification of personal and financial identity data with the identity owner's permission. The Identity owner retain complete control over distribution of their information. Technologies derived from this patent will protect technology users from theft of physical credentials that represent identity. The patent claims describe verification of identity information stored on a smart device in mobile credential form, and also verification that the presenter of the identity is the person to whom those credentials belong.

Abstract: This invention relates to personal identity management and verifiable and authenticable methods and systems for mobile personal credentials. A critical problem is knowing the true identity of counterparties while using electronic messaging or conducting online transactions. Existing security measures can be bypassed when identity is presented in electronic form. The inventors address these issues by providing digital ID document in conjunction with data that permits the other party to verify ID. Further, the inventors either link the electronic ID to its physical counterpart or to the actual physical individual presenting the ID. Immutable digital ledger technology, such as blockchain, is used to provide trustworthy authentication of digital identity along with assurance that the identity presented belongs to the individual presenting it.

Abstract: This patent describes a platform built on Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) utilizing validated Self-Sovereign Identity. Identity information stored securely on a mobile device and information usable by the requestor to verify the identity and the identity presenter are delivered at the request of the identity owner. The patent claims describe the use, sharing and verification of personal and financial identity data with the identity owner's permission. The Identity owner retain complete control over distribution of their information. Technologies derived from this patent will protect technology users from theft of physical credentials that represent identity. The patent claims describe verification of identity information stored on a smart device in mobile credential form, and also verification that the presenter of the identity is the person to whom those credentials belong.

Abstract: This patent describes a platform built on Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) utilizing validated Self-Sovereign Identity. Identity information stored securely on a mobile device and information usable by the requestor to verify the identity and the identity presenter are delivered at the request of the identity owner. The patent claims describe the use, sharing and verification of personal and financial identity data with the identity owner's permission. The Identity owner retain complete control over distribution of their information. Technologies derived from this patent will protect technology users from theft of physical credentials that represent identity. The patent claims describe verification of identity information stored on a smart device in mobile credential form, and also verification that the presenter of the identity is the person to whom those credentials belong.

Abstract: Current technologies employed by rewards, gift card and e-coupon (incentive programs) have proven to be susceptible to fraud and high program costs. Of paramount concern is the current ease with which criminals can ‘steal’ value belonging to legitimate incentive holders from retailers and service providers. The inventors, through embodiments of this invention, address these issues by using a fixed-value cryptographic token, immutable distributed ledger technology, Self-Sovereign Identity, and strong authentication integrated into a digital wallet. The tokens, as embodied in the invention, are variable, redeemable, transferable, exchangeable, and multi-use. They can offer discounts, instant rewards, and other incentives. With ownership of the tokens powered by Self-Sovereign Identity, the tokens, and the distributed ledger ensure that incentives are delivered to, and redeemed by the intended recipient.

Abstract: Identity documents are produced to confirm the identity of an individual and often their rights, such as driver's license, health card, age, and residence. False and counterfeit documents however can be used to commit fraud, gain unauthorized access to services and steal an individual's identity. Embodiments of the invention address verification and authentication of an identity document by correlating the information extracted from the identity document at the time of its presentation as evidence of an individual's identity with the original data relating to the identity document when it was issued to an individual or subsequently verified by an issuing authority of the identity document.

Abstract: The migration of identity documents, such as driving licenses, from physical documents to electronic documents creates new problems for those seeking to verify the identity of an individual based upon the electronic document they provide. However, the inventors have established a means of binding electronic documents and electronic representations of physical documents to individuals at issuance of the document(s). Accordingly, the inventors address identity verification by providing to those seeking to verify the individual's identity data allowing them to verify the presented electronic ID document. For example, a police officer requesting a driving license can obtain on their own electronic device through the methods of the invention the issued driving license associated with identifier information on the license provided by the individual. As such tampering with the license to change a name, date of birth, photo etc. will result in a visible mismatch to the police officer in comparing them.

Abstract: The migration of identity documents, such as driving licenses, from physical documents to electronic documents creates new problems for those seeking to verify the identity of an individual based upon the electronic document they provide. However, the inventors have established a means of binding electronic documents and electronic representations of physical documents to individuals at issuance of the document(s). Accordingly, the inventors address identity verification by providing to those seeking to verify the individual's identity data allowing them to verify the presented electronic ID document. For example, a police officer requesting a driving license can obtain on their own electronic device through the methods of the invention the issued driving license associated with identifier information on the license provided by the individual. As such tampering with the license to change a name, date of birth, photo etc. will result in a visible mismatch to the police officer in comparing them.

Abstract: Whilst technological progress in identity (ID) documents continues to evolve, prior art systems do not ultimately prevent ID document tampering, replication, etc. by virtue of their being no unique associations of the ID document to both its physical/digital identity and the physical identity of the cardholder. Accordingly, the inventors through embodiments of the invention address these issues through the provisioning of ID documents with features that allow unique association of the ID document to both its physical/digital identity and the physical identity of the cardholder.

Abstract: Identity documents are produced to confirm the identity of an individual and often their rights, such as driver's license, health card, age, and residence. False and counterfeit documents however can be used to commit fraud, gain unauthorized access to services and steal an individual's identity. Embodiments of the invention address verification and authentication of an identity document by correlating the information extracted from the identity document at the time of its presentation as evidence of an individual's identity with the original data relating to the identity document when it was issued to an individual or subsequently verified by an issuing authority of the identity document.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for user verification. From a user system personal data of a first user is provided to a server. From the server the personal data of the first user is provided to an authority server, the personal data for being verified. The personal data of the first user is verified against data stored by the authority server to provide a verification signal indicative of whether the personal data is verified as accurate or other than accurate, the authority server other than a commercial party to a commercial transaction between the first user and the server; and when the personal data of the first user corresponds with data stored by the authority server. Then the verification signal indicating that the personal data is accurate personal data of the first user is provided to the server.

Abstract: A camera and a method for controlling the camera. Also a face recognition secure access camera and a method of capturing an image that is not saturated or too dark.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a virtual private network (VPN) over a computer network using multi-layered permissions-based access control comprises a first individual seeking to send a live message from a transmitting node to a second individual at a receiving node over a computer network; means for identifying persons authorized access to said computer network; a Network Guardian Server for authenticating the identity of said transmitting and receiving nodes; and, a System Guardian Server for authenticating the identity of said first and second individuals as persons authorized access to the computer network.

Abstract: A camera and a method for controlling the camera. Also a face recognition secure access camera and a method of capturing an image that is not saturated or too dark.

Abstract: A system and method that permits a plurality of clients to remotely search and share biometric information contained in single or a plurality of databases over a local area network, wide area network or public network such as the Internet. The system comprises one ore more remote workstations each having a camera and means for converting facial images of persons of interest to biometric templates. A biometric search query may be placed from the remote workstation to one or more searchable databases containing a plurality of biometric templates. The databases are connected to the workstation by communication means through a server that manages data traffic between the remote workstation and the database. A search engine compares the biometric template of the person of interest to those stored on the database(s) and indicates a match according to a predetermined confidence interval.

Abstract: A method for secure transmission of data, like e-mail and other secure documents, over a computer network includes the use of biometrics to verify that the sender of the data is confirmed as an individual authorized for secure access transmission of data over the network and by verifying that the recipient of the data is also an individual authorized to receive data by secure access transmission over the network. The methodology comprises creating a database containing the biometric templates of all individuals authorized for secure access transmission of data over the network and connecting the database to a data processor. The transmission of counterfeit messages is prevented by confirming the identity of the sender as an individual authorized for secure access transmission over the network by scanning a predetermined biometric of the sender, and comparing the biometric of the sender with the predetermined biometric of all individuals who are authorized for secure access transmission over the network.

Abstract: A camera and a method for controlling the camera. Also a face recognition secure access camera and a method of capturing an image that is not saturated or too dark.

Abstract: A system and method that permits a plurality of clients to remotely search and share biometric information contained in single or a plurality of databases over a local area network, wide area network or public network such as the Internet. The system comprises one ore more remote workstations each having a camera and means for converting facial images of persons of interest to biometric templates. A biometric search query may be placed from the remote workstation to one or more searchable databases containing a plurality of biometric templates. The databases are connected to the workstation by communication means through a server that manages data traffic between the remote workstation and the database. A search engine compares the biometric template of the person of interest to those stored on the database(s) and indicates a match according to a predetermined confidence interval.

Abstract: A challenge response system is disclosed for validating the identity of a camera used in a secure access application employing biometrics and attached to a workstation. The system includes a first identification means for identifying the camera; a second identification means for identifying the micro controller within the camera; and, means for authenticating the identity of the camera attached to the workstation. The identification means are one of a string of numbers, letters or an alphanumeric string of a predetermined length sufficient to provide a unique identifier. When an authorized camera is attached to the workstation the identification means are transmitted to and stored on the workstation. When the user desires access to the workstation the workstation will challenge the camera for identification means. If the response does not match the means stored in the workstation access is denied.