Biometric authentication for an augmented reality or a virtual reality device
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.
1. A computer-implemented method for biometric authentication to 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 comprising:
detecting that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to the specific user;
responsive to the iris detection, automatically generating an access request for the specific user for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device, wherein access is granted utilizing biometric authentication enhanced with non-invasive internal scanning of the body for characteristics unique to the specific user;
scanning, with an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled to an image sensor for scanning 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 to generate an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user, responsive to the access request received;
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; and
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.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting step comprises:
detecting that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to a head of the specific user by sensing a change in ambient lighting and identifying an iris of the specific user.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting step comprises:
detecting that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached a wrist to the specific user by sensing a pulse of the specific user.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the granting access step comprises:
granting access to a secured application on the augmented reality or virtual reality device for the specific user responsive to matching the iris and the anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the granting access step comprises:
granting access to a virtual location of a plurality of virtual locations within the secured application on 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, while denying access to at least one of the plurality of virtual locations.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
sending a message indicating authentication is successful to at least one of: the specific user, a display, and a processing component.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the authentication granted provides for a particular level of permissions associated with a user policy for the specific user.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scanning device operates in an ultrasound frequency or light infrared frequency range.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
denying access for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device to the specific user responsive to not matching the iris or to not matching the anatomical multi-dimensional image internal to the specific user.
10. A non-transitory computer-readable media, storing source code that, when executed by a processor, performs a method for biometric authentication to 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 comprising:
detecting that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to the specific user by sensing a change in ambient lighting and identifying an iris of the specific user;
responsive to the iris detection, automatically generating an access request for the specific user for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device, wherein access is granted utilizing biometric authentication enhanced with non-invasive internal scanning of the body for characteristics unique to the specific user;
scanning, with an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled to an image sensor for scanning 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 to generate an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user, responsive to the access request received;
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; and
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.
11. A system for biometric authentication to 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 system comprising:
a locking mechanism to detect that the augmented reality or virtual reality device has been attached to the specific user, and automatically generate an access request for the specific user for use of the augmented reality or virtual reality device, wherein access is granted utilizing biometric authentication enhanced with non-invasive internal scanning of the body for characteristics unique to the specific user;
an external light transducer or ultrasound device coupled with 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 to generate an anatomical multi-dimensional image internally unique to the specific user, responsive to the access request received;
a processor to compare 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,
wherein the processor grants 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.