Biometric authentication for an augmented reality or a virtual reality device
Inventors
Adams, JR., Robert M. • Schnitzer, Mark • Adams, Amanda
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Publication Number
US-11374929-B2
Publication Date
2022-06-28
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Abstract
An augmented reality or virtual reality device is detected as being attached to the specific user. In response, an access request for the specific user for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device is automatically generated. Access is granted utilizing biometric authentication enhanced with non-invasive internal scanning of the body for characteristics unique to the specific user. Access can be granted for a device, a specific app on the device, or for a specific virtual or augmented location within the specific app.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to biometric authentication for an augmented reality or virtual reality device worn on a specific user to grant access to the specific user over a data communication network. The method detects that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to the specific user and, responsive to iris detection, automatically generates an access request for use of the device.
Non-invasive internal scanning is performed by scanning a combination of at least one iris and internal biometric characteristics of a portion of the face of the specific user. The scanning uses an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled to an image sensor to generate iris data and an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user, responsive to the access request received.
The generated iris image and anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific user are compared against previously stored iris and anatomical multi-dimensional images of a plurality of users to determine any match. Access is granted for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device to the specific user responsive to matching the iris and the anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific user.
Claims Coverage
The partial content provides three independent claims: a computer-implemented method, a non-transitory computer-readable media, and a system. Across these independent claims, the key inventive features are consistent: AR/VR access for a specific user over a data communication network; device attachment detection; an access request responsive to iris detection; non-invasive internal scanning combining iris and an internal anatomical multi-dimensional image; and template matching against previously stored iris and anatomical multi-dimensional images of a plurality of users to grant access responsive to match.
Ar/vr biometric authentication over a data communication network for a specific user
A computer-implemented method and corresponding media/system that grant access to a specific user over a data communication network for an augmented reality or virtual reality device worn on the specific user.
Device attachment detection for a specific user
Detecting that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to the specific user, including via sensing change in ambient lighting and identifying an iris of the specific user.
Access request generation responsive to iris detection
Responsive to the iris detection, automatically generating an access request for the specific user for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device.
Non-invasive internal scanning to generate iris data and an internal anatomical multi-dimensional image
Scanning with an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled to an image sensor to scan a combination of at least one iris and internal biometric characteristics of a portion of the face of the specific user, to generate iris data and an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user responsive to the access request received.
Template matching of iris and internal anatomical multi-dimensional images against previously stored images of a plurality of users
Comparing the iris image and the anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific user to previously stored iris and anatomical multi-dimensional images of a plurality of users to determine any match.
Granting access responsive to matching iris and internal anatomical multi-dimensional image
Granting access for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device to the specific user responsive to matching the iris and the anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific user.
System components for ar/vr biometric authentication
A system comprising a locking mechanism to detect device attachment and automatically generate an access request, an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled with an image sensor for generating iris data and an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user, and a processor to compare against previously stored images and grant access responsive to matching.
Non-transitory computer-readable media storing source code for the biometric authentication method
Non-transitory computer-readable media storing source code that, when executed by a processor, performs the biometric authentication method for granting access to the specific user for the augmented reality or virtual reality device over a data communication network.
Across the independent claims, the invention covers AR/VR device access control for a specific user over a data communication network that relies on non-invasive internal scanning to generate both iris data and an internally unique anatomical multi-dimensional image, followed by template matching against previously stored iris and anatomical multi-dimensional images of a plurality of users, with access granted responsive to the match.
Stated Advantages
Access is granted utilizing biometric authentication enhanced with non-invasive internal scanning of the body for characteristics unique to the specific user.
Authentication determines match by comparing both iris and an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user against previously stored images of a plurality of users.
Documented Applications
Biometric authentication and access control for an augmented reality or virtual reality device worn on a specific user over a data communication network.
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