CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- 10/27/09 --
Privaris, the leader in personal,
wireless identity verification solutions, today announced the issuance of
four significant industry patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office,
bringing its total patent portfolio to twelve. The patents include:
US Patent # 7,481,364 -- "Biometric Identification Device with Smartcard
Capabilities"
This patent relates to a smart card reader that is part of a separate
portable device used for biometrically authenticating its user, prior to
approving transactions involving a smartcard. The patent also discloses the
biometric enrollment in a smartcard before its use with the smartcard
reader. An example is Privaris' bioBase® -- a wearable smartcard reader
that extends the capabilities of traditional smart cards by adding
biometric authentication for both physical and logical access, with long
range communication capability.
US Patent # 7,525,537 -- "Man-Machine Interface for Controlling Access to
Electronic Devices"
This is the second in a family of patents that addresses the use of
biometrics with touch screens (e.g., high resolution LCD touch screens)
that are capable of capturing touch screen input (e.g., fingerprint images)
suitable for identity verification. It relates to the biometric
authentication of its user, for example, on-screen or connected wirelessly
to another device that subsequently transmits authorization to a separate
application. An example of the latter is the Privaris plusID® personal
biometric token, which wirelessly transmits authorization for both physical
and logical access.
US Patent # 7,587,611 -- "In-Circuit Security System and Methods for
Controlling Access to and Use of Sensitive Data"
This patent relates to a secure integrated circuit (IC) for use in identity
verification, as well as the apparatus surrounding it. Examples include the
Privaris plusID and bioBase personal biometric devices, as well as the
secure IC contained in each. More specifically, this patent relates to a
secure IC that is tamper resistant, can support multiple cryptographic
services (including generating private keys), can operate wirelessly via
RFID and longer range RF, and contains an identity verification subsystem
that verifies the identity of its user prior to the IC functionality being
unlocked. The secure IC can be used for identity verification, biometric or
otherwise.
US Patent # 7,590,861 -- "Methods for Secure Enrollment and Backup of
Personal Identity Credentials Into Electronic Devices"
This patent relates to a process for manufacturing a secure biometric
device. The process provides users of the biometric device the capability
to identify legitimate devices and thus prevent fraudulent devices from
being accepted. The secure manufacturing process disclosed in this patent
is embodied in Privaris' device management software, which confirms the
integrity of a device prior to allowing a user's biometric information to
be enrolled.
"The award of these broad-reaching industry patents is another significant
step in the evolution of the company," said Mike Kohonoski, CEO of
Privaris. "They strengthen our already substantial intellectual property
(IP) portfolio by extending the means of identity verification to a wide
range of devices and emerging technologies."
"These four key patents further solidify Privaris' position of strength in
the industry as not just a technology leader but a true visionary," said
Barry Johnson, Privaris co-founder and CTO. "Our innovations are already
making significant contributions to the security industry -- beyond our own
product line -- with the impact expected to widen. Our pending patent
applications and our plans for patent portfolio development are likely to
increase the size of our portfolio by as many as 100 patents."
The company's IP portfolio now boasts twelve US Patents (three design
patents and nine utility patents) and three foreign patents, with a total
of 35 additional patent applications pending worldwide.
About Privaris
Privaris, Inc. focuses its technology expertise on the intersection of high
security biometric applications and an individual's right to personal
privacy. Privaris products authenticate the identity of an individual prior
to that individual being granted access to facilities, computers, services
and transactions. Privaris Inc. is a privately held Delaware corporation
with its headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. www.privaris.com
Press Contact:
Megan Prosser
Privaris
571-236-6298
mprosser@privaris.com
