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Abstract

The present invention is a system and method of positively identifying individuals. The system comprises a point of identity verification terminal having a means for inputting data presented by a particular individual, at least one database storage and retrieval site having stored therein a plurality of corroborating identifying information unique to persons to be identified, and a means for exchanging data between the point of verification terminal and the database site. The database site comprises a means for validating that a point of verification terminal seeking to exchange data with the site is authorized to do so. At the database site, the system receives the information presented at the point of verification terminal and searches the database to find the unique corroborating identifying data corresponding to the unique input data. The system then transmits the corroborating data to the point of verification terminal where it is displayed on a display means. Finally, the system incorporates a means for verifying that an identifier present at the point of verification has adequately verified that the corroborating identifying data displayed on the display means matches physical information or other verified criteria provided by the person to be identified at the point of verification terminal.

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First Claim