US Patent:
20040189441, Sep 30, 2004
Inventors:
Kosmas Stergiou - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
H04Q001/00
G05B019/00
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for verifying the identity of an individually registered person employing knowledge management of a database repository of security information which includes Voluntary Attributes. The method includes the steps of collecting and registering assigned attribute information including personal security information such as name, date of birth, place or birth, along with voluntary attributes within a database; accessing a database containing information on registered persons; questioning the person based on the information; receiving and verifying an answer to the question; generating a score based on the answers; and confirming verification if the score is equal to or greater than a threshold.