Method and apparatus for identity verification

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8438385
APP PUB NO 20090235068A1
SERIAL NO

12048096

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A method for identity verification includes receiving a request for proof of identity from a service provider and receiving biometric information associated with a user of a communication device. The method also includes determining that the received biometric information matches a biometric profile that contains biometric information associated with a registered user of the communication device. The method also includes unlocking a private key associated with the registered user in response to determining that the received biometric information matches a biometric profile and sending a request for a digital certificate that is signed with the private key associated with the registered user. The method further includes receiving the digital certificate that includes a public key associated with the registered user and satisfies the request for proof of identity. The method also includes with forwarding the digital certificate to the service provider.

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FUJITSU LIMITEDKAWASAKI-SHI KANAGAWA 211-8588

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kotani, Seigo Rockville, US 79 1244
Lee, Houcheng Baltimore, US 1 24
Lee, Sung Great Falls, US 46 740
Masuoka, Ryusuke Potomac, US 38 1425
Molina, Jesus Washington, US 15 423
Song, Zhexuan Silver Spring, US 30 1437
Tanaka, Keishiro Shinyokohama, JP 9 187
Yamazaki, Tomihiro Nakahara-Ku, JP 2 118

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