Biometric pre-identification
A station device in a biometric pre-identification system uses identity to perform one or more actions. Identities are determined (such as via a backend) using biometric information. A biometric pre-identification device obtains biometric information and/or a digital representation thereof from a person approaching the station device. The biometric pre-identification device transmits such to the station device, facilitating the station to begin and/or perform various actions. The station device begins or performs the actions using the identity determined based on the biometric information before the person arrives at the station device.
1. A method, comprising:
pre-identifying a person using provided data regarding a digital identity;
upon pre-identifying the person, generating a reduced biometric gallery from a larger biometric gallery;
obtaining a digital representation of a biometric for the person;
determining an identity of the person using the reduced biometric gallery and the digital representation of the biometric; and
initiating processing of a payment associated with a station using payment information associated with the identity.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is provided via a data structure.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is provided via an encoded identifier.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the payment information is associated with at least one of a credit card, a credit balance, an automated clearing house, credit based offline payments, or creation of a line of credit.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-identifying is performed using a different electronic device than the station.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital representation of the biometric is received from a different electronic device than the station.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the different electronic device includes a biometric reader.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital representation of the biometric corresponds to a palm print.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is provided via an image.
10. A system, comprising:
at least one non-transitory storage medium that stores instructions; and
at least one processor that executes the instructions to:
pre-identify a person using provided data regarding a digital identity;
upon pre-identifying the person, generate a reduced biometric gallery from a larger biometric gallery;
obtain a digital representation of a biometric for the person;
determine an identity of the person using the reduced biometric gallery and the digital representation of the biometric; and
perform an action associated with a station using information associated with the identity.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein:
the information comprises payment information; and
the action comprises processing a payment associated with the station.
12. The system of claim 10 , wherein the data comprises an identifier.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the identifier is encoded.
14. The system of claim 10 , wherein the digital representation of the biometric comprises an image of a palm print.
15. The system of claim 10 , wherein the action comprises validating an age of the person.
16. The system of claim 10 , wherein the station is a component of a point of sale system.
17. The system of claim 10 , wherein the larger biometric gallery is stored by a server.
18. The system of claim 10 , wherein the station stores the reduced biometric gallery.
19. The system of claim 10 , wherein:
the reduced biometric gallery is stored by a different electronic device than the station; and
the different electronic device is proximate to the station.
20. The system of claim 10 , wherein the action comprises determining whether the person is at least of a specific age.