Zwipe has been granted a patent for a method involving biometric enrolment of a device with a sensor for user identification. The method includes delivering the device to the user by mail, activating power upon user manipulation, and enabling enrolment of biometric data. GlobalData’s report on Zwipe gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Zwipe, Biometric transaction authentication was a key innovation area identified from patents. Zwipe's grant share as of May 2024 was 23%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Biometric enrolment method for device with power source holder
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11995161B2) discloses a method for biometric enrolment of a biometrically authorisable device, such as a smartcard, utilizing a unique enrolment system. The method involves mounting the device to a holder, which includes a power source that is deactivated during delivery but can be activated by user manipulation post-delivery. This activation triggers an enrolment mode where the user's biometric data can be enrolled to the device using the biometric sensor. The system ensures power supply for the device during the enrolment process, enabling seamless and secure biometric enrolment without the need for an internal power source.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as the use of external power sources, an outer package for delivery, a physical switch for power activation, and added authentication steps for user identity confirmation. The enrolment system also allows for communication of data between the holder and the device, prompting certain modes of operation, and later authorization steps for activating secure features. The innovative design of the enrolment system, with its focus on user-friendly activation and secure biometric enrolment process, showcases a novel approach to enhancing the functionality and security of biometrically authorisable devices like smartcards.
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