System and method for providing secure identification solutions
The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader.
1. A method of verifying information, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing first identification information in the memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency identification mechanism;
reading first identification information from the memory on the chip with a radio frequency antenna with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the first identification information with second identification information to determine if a match exists.
2. A method of verifying registration information of an item, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing first identification information in a memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto the item;
reading the first identification information from the memory on the item with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from a user to determine if a match exists.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:
physical characteristics of a person authorized to drive a vehicle;
physical characteristics of a vehicle; and
biometric information of a person authorized to drive a vehicle.
4. A method of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing first identification information in a memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto an identification mechanism;
reading the first identification information from the memory on the identification mechanism with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:
physical characteristics of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle;
physical characteristics of a vehicle; and
biometric information of an individual authorized to drive a vehicle.
6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the identification mechanism is at least one of:
a passport;
a driver's license; and
an identification card.
7. A method of verifying identification information of an individual, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing first identification information in a memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto a communications device;
reading the first identification information from the memory on the communications device with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:
physical characteristics of the individual;
biometric information of the individual; and
personal knowledge of the individual.
9. A method of verifying border crossing control information, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing identification information in a memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency decal attached to at least one item;
incorporating the chip onto a radio frequency card tied to an individual connected to the at least one item;
reading the identification information from the memory on the radio frequency decal and the radio frequency card with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the identification information from the radio frequency decal and the radio frequency card to determine if a match exists.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the identification information comprises at least one of:
physical characteristics of the individual;
physical characteristics of a vehicle driven by the individual; and
biometric information of the individual;
physical characteristics of the at least one item; and
personal knowledge of the individual.
11. A method of verifying identification information of an individual at an airport, comprising:
granting access to a memory based on a security key;
storing first identification information in a memory on a chip with a radio frequency antenna;
incorporating the chip onto at least one airport identification mechanism;
reading the first identification information from the memory on the at least one identification mechanism with a radio frequency reader; and
comparing the first identification information with second identification information obtained from the individual to determine if a match exists.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first and second identification information comprises at least one of:
physical characteristics of the individual;
biometric information of the individual; and
personal knowledge of the individual.
13. A method of verifying a user is authorized to download a software application, comprising:
storing first identification information on a chip, wherein a radio frequency antenna is embedded on the chip;
incorporating the chip into at least one identification device;
reading the first identification information from the at least one identification device with a radio frequency reader;
accepting second identification information from the user;
comparing the first identification information to the second identification information obtained from the user to verify the identification of the user.