Leonard C Pratt

US Patent:

7440929, Oct 21, 2008

Filed:

May 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/420686

Inventors:

John K. Schneider - Snyder NY, US
Fred W. Kiefer - Clarence NY, US
Leonard Pratt - Lockport NY, US
James T. Baker - Lockport NY, US

Assignee:

Ultra-Scan Corporation - Amherst NY

International Classification:

G07C 9/00
G06K 9/00
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

706 15, 382115, 382116

Abstract:

The invention includes methods, systems and devices for authenticating transactions. A method may begin by enrolling at least two biometric specimens to a database. A false acceptance ratio (“FAR”) is determined for each of the specimens, and authorization options are identified. A cost value is calculated for at least one of the options to provide a calculated cost value (“CCV”). The CCV may be a function of the FAR(s) of the specimen(s) corresponding to the option. An acceptable cost value range (“ACV range”) may be identified, and compared to the CCV. If it is determined that the CCV is in the ACV range, then the option is selected. If the CCV is in the ACV range, then a set of biometric samples is provided (the “sample set”). The sample set is compared to the biometric specimens, and it is determined whether the biometric samples match the biometric specimens. If the biometric samples match the biometric specimens, then the transaction is authorized.

US Patent:

20050160052, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/996690

Inventors:

John Schneider - Snyder NY, US
Jack Kitchens - Tonawanda NY, US
Michael Amalfi - Pittsford NY, US
Leonard Pratt - Lockport NY, US
Bryan Schutjer - Mansfield OH, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
H04K001/00
G06K009/00

US Classification:

705067000

Abstract:

A method and a system of authorizing a transaction without using a man-made token is disclosed. In a method according to the invention, a biometric sample is registered, biometric information is provided, the biometric information is compared to the biometric sample, a determination is made as to whether the biometric information matches the biometric sample, and if a match is determined, then the transaction is authorized. A system according to the invention may have a biometric database having biometric samples stored therein, a biometric identification apparatus having a biometric information gatherer, and a biometric data processor having a microprocessor and software for instructing the microprocessor to (a) receive biometric information from the biometric identification apparatus, (b) compare the biometric information with at least some of the biometric samples, (c) determine whether the biometric information matches one of the biometric samples, (d) provide an indication as to whether the biometric information matches one of the biometric samples, and (e) if the indication is that the biometric information matches one of the biometric samples, then providing an authorization of a transaction without the authorizer presenting any personalized man-made token.

US Patent:

20050216340, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/071657

Inventors:

John Schneider - Snyder NY, US
Jack Kitchens - Tonawanda NY, US
Leonard Pratt - Lockport NY, US
Michael Amalfi - Webster NY, US
Bryan Schutjer - Mansfield OH, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705014000

Abstract:

The invention may be embodied as a customer reward system or a method of rewarding a customer. A reward system may have a database of enrolled biometric samples, a point-of-sale station having a biometric-sample receiver, and a comparator in communication with the database and the point-of-sale station. In a method according to the invention, an enrollment station is provided and a first biometric sample is received along with an enrollment request. The first biometric sample may be enrolled in a database to provide an enrolled biometric sample. A point-of-sale station may be provided, and a second biometric sample may be received along with a point-of-sale request. The enrolled biometric sample may be retrieved and compared to the second biometric sample, and then a determination may be made as to whether the enrolled biometric sample is equivalent to the second biometric sample. If the enrolled biometric sample is determined to be equivalent to the second biometric sample, then the customer may be provided with a reward. However, if the enrolled biometric sample is determined not to be equivalent to the second biometric sample, then the reward may be denied.

US Patent:

20060026043, Feb 2, 2006

Filed:

Jul 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/192947

Inventors:

John Schneider - Snyder NY, US
Leonard Pratt - Lockport NY, US
Michael Amalfi - Pittsford NY, US
Jack Kitchens - Tonawanda NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705003000, 382115000, 707009000

Abstract:

Medical information systems and methods are disclosed. A database of pointers may be used to identify the location of medical information and a biometric may be required to obtain those pointers.

US Patent:

20140359757, Dec 4, 2014

Filed:

Feb 11, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/178156

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
David C. Bartnik - Elma NY, US
David William Burns - San Jose CA, US
Leonard C. Pratt - Lockport NY, US
John Keith Schneider - Williamsville NY, US
Suryaprakash Ganti - Los Altos CA, US
Yair Karmi - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G06F 21/32

US Classification:

726 19

Abstract:

An authentication process may involve presenting an image on a display device, such as an icon associated with an application, indicating an area for a user to touch. At least partial fingerprint data may be obtained during one or more finger taps or touches in the area. Based on a comparison of the partial fingerprint data and master fingerprint data of the rightful user, a control system may determine whether to invoke a function. Invoking the function may involve authorizing a commercial transaction or unlocking the display device. In some implementations, determining whether to invoke the function may be based on a level of security.

Author:

Leonard Pratt

ISBN #:

0140444297