Recognizing unique EEG brainwaves to enhance biometric authentication: Key Neurotech Patent #20

— Illustrative image from U.S. Patent No. 6,898,299 Today we are sharing a robust 2005 patent harnessing EEG brainwaves in the (now) hot space of biometric authentication and security. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 6,898,299: Method and system for biometric recognition based on electric and/or magnetic characteristics. Assignee(s): GR Intellectual Reserve, LLC Inventor(s): Juliana H. Brooks Technology Category: EEG Issue Date: May 24, 2005 SharpBrains’ Take: The ‘299 patent applies EEG signals, along with a number of other biometric signals, to a wide array of authentication and security applications. Disclosed embodiments range from authenticated access of a locked device (e.g., physical door locks, computer access, etc.) to secure telecommunications system to conducting financial transactions. The specification covers an expansive 141 illlustration sheets and over 30 pages of written material in the specification. The robust specification, along with a priority date extending back to 1998, make the ‘299 patent a valuable intellectual asset for protecting products and services involving biometric authentication and are amongst the factors that make the ‘299 patent a key non-invasive neurotechnology patent. Abstract: A method and apparatus for authenticating an individual living organism by recognizing a unique internal electric and/or magnetic and/or ac...
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