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ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR
FORM LOCATION, ORGANIZATION, AND ENDORSMENT
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a system and method for positively
identifying individuals (i.e., citizens, customers, employees,
patients, and subjects) at particular points of interest in the
areas of health care (e.g., hospitals or doctor's offices),
security (e.g., banks, airports, etc.), and any other situations
where an individual's identity must be confirmed. This invention
further relates to a database that contains individual biometric
data along with commonly accessed identifying information about the
individual. The additional identifying information is contained in
another category of databases that manage information about
individuals including, but not limited to, health care information,
security issue information, and any other private information which
an individual wants to protect.
BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
In today's society, it is becoming increasingly important for
entities to accurately confirm the identity of individuals. This is
made clear especially in three areas of challenge to current
society: 1) the passage and maintenance of health care records; 2)
the problem of identity theft to criminals and loss of control of
identity in reference to other individuals or entities in society;
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and 3) security issues of national protection as required by
certain functions (e.g., such as opening a bank account must now be
monitored).
In general, society currently relies on the confirmation of
individuals through witnesses, identity cards, identity codes, and
biometric identifiers. For example, a witness, (e.g., anyone from
a casual acquaintance to a notary public) can confirm a person's
identity. Also, identity cards and personal identification codes
are utilized to authenticate an individual's identity. This
system, however, is expensive and corruptible. Recognizing these
deficiencies,_ attempts have been made to improve the situation.
One example of a present identification system is a computer
system that remotely records the arrival and departure times of
field-based employees at various work sites through a telephone
network. Specifically, the system detects an employee's automatic
number identification data and further collects personal
identification codes from the caller. The automatic number
identification and personal identification code are used to
identify the calling telephone. Once identified, the system can
record the arrival and departure times of the employee.
These systems have several disadvantages. First,'automatic
number identification (i.e. "Caller ID") only indicates the
telephone number of the particular telephone used to make the call.
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Automatic number identification information therefore does not
affirmatively confirm the identity of an individual -- only the
location from which the individual is placing a telephone call.
Similarly, personal identification codes are manually entered into
a keypad by any individual and are therefore not reliable for
confirming the identity of an individual. More specifically, mere
receipt of a manually entered personal identification code does not
assure that the person entering the personal identification code is
the person assigned to the personal identification code.
Because these above systems are expensive, time consuming, or
subject to misuse and abuse, biometric devices were created for use
in identification and authorization. Generally, measurable and
recordable body features (e.g., fingerprints, eye patterns, facial
contours, or voice characteristics, etc.) are registered as
biometric keys and, at the time of authentication, compared with
the respective body features of a person to be authenticated.
A personal computer ("PC") can be equipped with a device
(e.g., a video camera) that makes it possible for the PC to record
biometric information (e.g., facial features) and 'to reuse the
information at a later time for authenticating an individual. The
PC could grant access to a user only if it confirms the identity of
the user by recognizing his or her facial features.
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In any event, the above identification systems are currently
used only on an ad hoc basis and are not connected to any national
database. Furthermore, if a national database were implemented
according to today's technology, the holder of the end data would
not only have the individual's acquired data, but also the
individual's unique identification information. Such systems do
not protect the individual from fraud and abuse. Such systems
cannot be currently regulated by US law to protect the identity of
the individual from being passed to other entities. Over time the
independence of the individual would be lost. In addition, they
are also subject to fraud and abuse if implemented without asecured input
device.
There currently exists a need for a national or international
system that would allow authentication of an individual at any
given time and location while at the same time protecting the
individual from loss of identity. On 27 April 2004, President Bush
called for the majority of Americans to have interoperable
electronic health records within ten years. David J. Brailer,
M.D., Ph.D., National Coordinator for Health Information
Technology, released his report, "The Decade of Health Information
Technology: Delivering Consumer-centric and Information-rich Health
Care," on 21 July 2004. In the report he calls for four goals in
the strategic framework: 1) Informed Clinical Practice; 2)
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Interconnected Clinicians; 3) Personalized Care; and 4) Improved
Population Health.
"The Uniting and Strengthening of America by Providing
Appropriate Tools Required to Interrupt and Obstruct Terrorism"
(USA Patriot Act) Act of 2001 (H.R. 3162 - 24 October 2001)
requires, among other things, the identification and verification
by all financial institutions of accountholders and prospective
accountholders (See, 326). Not only must an accountholder be
identified and verified, records related to the accountholder, at a
minimum name, address and other identifying information, must be
maintained. In other words, a secure database is required.
Databases have been utilized for a number of years to store,
sort and distribute information. Specifically, in the medical
field, databases have been utilized to diagnose and treat patient
diseases. David Bennahum illustrates the long known need for
medical interconnectivity in an article entitled "Docs for Docs" in
Wired Magazine in June 1995. He notes that doctors have been
attempting to create a "virtual patient record" for years.
Essentially, with the emergence of more efficient wireless
networks, it was possible to link doctors, hospitals, insurance
companies, and drug labs. As a result, doctors were able to record
instructions, maintain medical information and receive general
medical information from insurance companies and drug labs over a
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wireless network connecting several databases. Unfortunately, the
system of interconnectivity has never occurred because the current
system of authentication and security of the information
electronically can not be secured in a timely, inexpensive manner
that will not allow the possibility of identity loss.
There exists a need for a system that positively authenticates
an individual and that is connected to a database for immediate
retrieval of an individual's medical information. More
specifically, patients visiting such places as doctor's offices,
dentist's offices and hospitals often need to complete forms they
have completed in the past. A system that positively identifies an
individual and that retrieves all pertinent information about the
individual (e.g., name, insurance carrier, etc.) is greatly desired
provided identity loss cannot occur.
There exists a need for a secured system that allows an
employee, client, patient, subject or citizen to interface with an
organization, business, individual, or government agency when a
positive identification for a form to be completed is required.
Such form collections, authorizations, verifications and
organization are increasingly costly and difficult to manage in a
secure fashion. As more and more human abstract thought and
information leaves the confines of the visible universe and enters
the electronic "fifth dimension" in an ever growing world that
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occupies neither space nor time, where information about every
individual can, as an electron around an atom, be every where and
no where at the same time, it is important in the preservation of
liberty that each individual's fifth dimension of abstract thought
and information be protected and preserved as his or her own.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a system of
authentication and a means for retrieving information about the
authenticated individual. More specifically, it allows a person to
execute forms (e.g., consent forms) at any location across the
world by submitting to a positive identification test. In turn,
doctors and medical researchers can, for example, receive all
pertinent information associated with the authenticated individual
(e.g., medical history, allergies, consent forms, etc.).
The present invention relates to an inexpensive and secure
system that can positively authenticate an individual and retrieve
pertinent information regarding that individual while leaving his
or her fifth dimension of abstract knowledge and information
secured. The present invention further allows an entity to
interact with the general population to retrieve, process, and
organize secured completed forms in a way that allow centralization
of information while protecting the autonomy of the individual.
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An object of the present invention is to provide a system to
allow an employee, client, patient, subject, or citizen to
interface with an organization, business, individual, or government
agency when a positive identification for a form to be completed is
required. Another object of the present invention is to provide
assured confirmation of an individual via a secure, tamper-proof
system.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
system that can transmit its location when accessed to confirm the
identity of the active user.
Yet another object of the present invention is to allow'any
entity (e.g., organization, business, individual, or government
agency) that requires an individual to complete a form to ensure
that the forms are properly signed and the identity of the
signatory is verified.
Yet another object of the present invention is to allow any
equipped entity (having the permission and verification of an
individual) to access the individual's pertinent information,
including all forms completed by the individual.
Another object of the present invention is to allow an
individual to alter his or her pertinent information from a
properly equipped personal computer.
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Yet another object of the present invention is to
allow an individual to fill out pertinent forms (i.e.
agreements, authorizations, contracts, records, and
transactions) at a convenient time and place.
Yet another object of the present invention is to
allow communication of an individual's secured
information from one Electronic Identification System's
Biometrically Endorsed Repository Grid ("EISBERG") to
another, if he or she so chooses. If this decision is not
made by the individual, then no communication may be made
from an EISBERG with any other entity.
In accordance with one aspect of the present
invention, there is provided an apparatus for providing
an individual's authorized consent forms comprising:
(a) a computer system comprising: first input means
for receiving said individual's identification
information; and second input means for receiving
said individual's biometric information;
(b) a database connection system comprising: a
database comprising an individual's identification
information and an individual's biometric
information; at least one recording means for
recording additional identification data indicating
the time and/or location of receipt of the
individual's identification information and
biometric information; a database comprising the
additional identification data; and verification
means for authenticating the identity of said
individual by verifying said individual's
identification information and said individual's
biometric information;
(c) authorization means for recording said
individual's consent on a consent form, wherein the
authorization means is located remotely from the
systems defined by (a) and (b) which are located
remotely from each other; and
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(d) at least five communication lines: a first
communication line for transmitting information from
(a) to (b); a second communication line for
transmitting information from (a) to (c); a third
communication line for transmitting information from
(c) to (a); a fourth communication line for
transmitting information from (b) to (c); and a
fifth communication line for transmitting
information from (c) to (b).
In accordance with one aspect of the present
invention there is provided an apparatus for providing
authorized consent forms comprising: a first computer
device for receiving an individual's identification
information; a second computer device for authenticating
the identity of said individual; and a third computer
device for recording authorized consent forms, wherein
information flow between the first and second computer
devices is unidirectional while information flow between
the first and third computer devices and the second and
third computer devices is bi-directional.
Other objects, features, and characteristics of the
present invention, as well as the methods of operation
and functions of the related elements of the structure,
and the combination of parts and economies of
manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration
of the following detailed description with reference to
the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of
this specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A further understanding of the present invention can
be obtained by reference to a preferred embodiment set
forth in the illustrations of the accompanying drawings.
Although the illustrated embodiment is merely exemplary
of systems for carrying
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out the present invention, both the organization and method of
operation of the invention, in general, together with further
objectives and advantages thereof, may be more easily understood by
reference to the drawings and the following description. The
drawings are not intended to limit the scope of this invention,
which is set forth with particularity in the claims as appended or
as subsequently amended, but merely to clarify and exemplify the
invention.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention,
reference is now made to the following drawings in which:
FIG. 1 .depicts an example of the Electronic Identification
System for Form Location, Organization and Endorsement ("EISFLOE")
showing the flow of authentication and biometric parameter
information between the components of the system.
FIG. 2 depicts an example of the Electronic Identification
System's Comprehensive Authentication Process ("EISCAP") that links
an individual's biometric parameters with another piece of
identification information in order to authenticate an individual
in accordance with the invention.
FIG. 3 depicts an example of the Electronic Identification
System's Biometrically Endorsed Repository Grid ("EISBERG") that
allows an individual to complete specific forms (e.g., consent
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forms) by connecting to a secure database according to the
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 depicts an example of an Electronic Identification
System's Confirmed Unique Biometric Encounter ("EISCUBE") for
documenting the authentication of an individual according to the
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 depicts a top view of the preferred embodiment of the
Electronic Identification System Machine ("EIS Machine") for
interfacing between an individual and the system of the present
invention, showing means for collecting information (including
biometric information) from an individual for verification
purposes.
FIG. 6A depicts a front view of the interface of the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, having a means for reading an
identification card to authenticate the identity of an individual.
FIG. 6B depicts a rear view of the interface shown in FIG. 6A,
showing electrical connection and outgoing data flow means for
transferring collected information to the system.
FIG. 6C depicts a side view of the interface shown in FIG. 6A,
showing a locator device and a writing utensil for use in signature
confirmation.
FIG. 7 depicts an example of internal components of the
interface of the preferred embodiment of the present invention for
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securely retrieving and utilizing an individual's biometric
information for authenticating an individual.
FIG. 8 depicts an example of internal components of the
interface of an alternate embodiment of the present invention for
securely retrieving and utilizing an individual's biometric
information for authenticating an individual.
FIG. 9A depicts a front view of the EIS Maker of the present
invention, which is an alternative embodiment to the EIS Machine
shown in FIG. 5, without a digital camera, EIS Rink, or EIS Tray.
FIG. 9B depicts a side view of the EIS Maker shown in FIG. 9A,
showing a locator device and a power switch.
FIG. 9C depicts a rear view of the EIS Maker shown in FIG. 9A,
showing electrical connection and outgoing data flow means for
transferring collected information to the system.
FIG. 10 depicts the ANI Network, which will exist for every
individual that comes into the EISFLOE, shown in FIG. 1, comprising
four complexes: Dianoian, Levavian, Nepheshian, and Meodian.
FIG. 11 depicts the Dianoian Complex shown in FIG. 10,
comprising three Systems: Educational, Intellectual, and
Personality.
FIG. 12 depicts the Levavian Complex shown in FIG. 10,
comprising three Systems: Habitual, Charitable, and Preferential.
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FIG. 13 depicts the Nepheshian Complex shown in FIG. 10,
comprising three Systems: Political, Philosophical, and Religious.
FIG. 14 depicts the Meodian Complex shown in FIG. 10,
comprising five Systems: Medical, Legal, Vocational, Financial,
and Relational.
FIG. 15 depicts the Medical System ("Asklepios") shown in FIG.
10, comprising six Groups: Epione, Hygeia, Algla, Iasis, Akesis,
and Panacea.
FIG 16 depicts an example of a plexus of interaction between
EISBERGs if an individual so authorizes. A Med-e-Plexus of ACB
EISBERG in Asklepios is denoted. Arrows represent authorization
points before personal data is transmitted.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
As required, a detailed illustrative embodiment of the present
invention is disclosed herein. However, techniques, systems and
operating structures in accordance with the present invention may
be embodied in a wide variety of forms and modes, some of which may
be quite different from those in the disclosed embodiment.
Consequently, the specific structural and functional details
disclosed herein are merely representative, yet in that regard,
they are deemed to afford the best embodiment for purposes of
disclosure and to provide a basis for the claims herein, which
define the scope of the present invention. The following presents
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a detailed description of a preferred embodiment (as well as some
alternative embodiments) of the present invention.
Referring first to FIGs. 1 and 2, an overview of the preferred
embodiment of the present invention is depicted at the point of
access by an individual. More specifically, the Electronic
Identification System for Form Location, Organization and
Endorsement ("EISFLOE") 6 is shown, generally comprising three
components: the point-of-access by a user of the system in EIS
House 1, Electronic Identification System's Comprehensive
Authentication Process ("EISCAP") 3, and Electronic Identification
System's Biometrically Endorsed Repository Grid ("EISBERG") 5, each
of which will be described in more detail below.
EIS House 1 serves as the site where the user elects to
authenticate a form. The meaning of "form," includes but is not
limited to, agreements, authorizations, contracts, records, and
transactions relating to all aspects of the Automated Numerical
Identifier Network ("ANI Network") (as defined below). A form may
embody a physical document or alternatively an electronic document
(e.g., a fillable internet webpage). Internet Access Device
("IAD") 7 (e.g., a computer terminal) and EIS Machine 13 interact
within EIS House 1. Importantly, EIS Machine 13 receives no
electronic data input. Through communication line 17, EIS Machine
13 interfaces with IAD 7 when called upon by EISBERG 5, requesting
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that the individual enter his or her electronic identity into EIS
Machine 13. Once the individual activates EIS Machine 13, the
electronic message is attached to a web page in IAD 7 and sent
through communication line 9 to EISBERG 5. Simultaneously EIS
Machine 13 sends the electronic identity out of EIS House 1 to
EISCAP 3 through communication line 15, as noted below, which is
discussed in greater detail below.
Generally, a user of the system of the present invention
wishes to authorize a specific form (e.g., consent form, tissue
donation authorization form, do not resuscitate form, etc.) and
accesses the system of- the present invention at EIS House 1,., via
IAD 7. The information regarding the specific form can be
collected in any manner as described in greater detail below.
Initially, IAD 7 transmits information regarding the requested form
over communication line 9 to EISBERG 5. In response, EISBERG 5
retrieves the requested form from an internal storage area (e.g.,
database) and transmits the corresponding form information over
communication line 11 to IAD 7. The user utilizes an interface
device, such as a terminal, at EIS House 1 to supply the
information required by the form and utilizes EIS Machine 13 to
initiate authentication of the form. Generally, EIS Machine 13
transfers an electronic code along with the form from IAD 7 to
EISBERG 5 while simultaneously transferring a coded signal
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containing a user's biometric and identification information over
communication line 15 to EISCAP 3.
As described above, in the preferred embodiment of the present
invention an individual requests a form (e.g., a web page form) via
IAD 7. IAD 7 can comprise any computer means connected to EIS
Machine 13 that is equipped with the proper identification
peripherals as described in greater detail below.
Although all communication lines are depicted as physically
connected communication means, it is contemplated that all
communication -within the system of the present invention can be
completed by_any method of information transfer, including but not
limited to telephone trunk lines, T1 data lines, and wireless
communication means.
Generally, as shown in FIG. 1, EIS House 1 includes Internet
Access Device ("IAD") 7 and EIS Machine 13 and may be located
anywhere in the world. EIS Machine 13 provides a secured means for
an individual to interface with an organization, business,
individual, or government agency when a positive identification for
a form to be completed is required. Because EIS Machine 13 is
tamper-proof and will transmit its location when accessed, the
active participation of the person being identified (i.e., the
user) can be assured.
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EIS Machine 13 is registered with EISFLOE system 6 and is
assigned a unique identification code to confirm access when
transmitting information to EISCAP 3 or EISBERG 5. To access
EISFLOE 6, an individual who wishes to consider authorizing a form
accesses IAD 7 by utilizing an interface (i.e., a terminal) in EIS
House 1. The user can enter information to indicate the desired
form through any known means of collecting information, including,
but not limited to, digital scan and keyboard means. EIS Machine
13 is capable of interfacing with IAD 7 in transmitting the
response to a form that requires authentication over, communication
line 17 via IAD 7 to EISBERG 5 over communication line 9.
EIS machine 13 also collects a user's identification
information, which can be in the form of a number or other data.
In the preferred embodiment, a user's identification information is
the user's Social Security Number, but in alternative embodiments,
a user's identification information may comprise a unique number
assigned to the user or any other information that serves to
uniquely identify the user (e.g., passport number, etc.). In
addition, EIS machine 13 may collect a user's biometric information
(e.g., digital picture, fingerprint, signature, DNA, etc.).
Preferably, EIS Machine 13 is capable of transmitting a user's
biometric information to EISCAP 3 over communication line 15. In
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the preferred embodiment, EIS machine 13 is incapable of receiving
any electronically transmitted information.
While transferring the user's identification and biometric
information to EISCAP 3, EIS Machine 13 authorizes TAD 7 to
transmit the completed form to EISBERG 5 via communication line 9.
EISBERG 5 then awaits authentication from EISCAP 3 via
communication line 4. Once EISCAP 3 verifies the identity of the
user, it communicates back to EISBERG 5 via communication line 2.
The signal that the form has been successfully completed is then
sent via communication line 11.
Referring now to FIG. 2, the system and method of
authenticating the user via EISCAP 3 is shown. This is where the
individual is judged to be authentic. Generally, EISCAP 3 is the
system of connections between databases containing user
identification numbers, biometric information, and other
identifiers (both biometric and non-biometric). More specifically,
EISCAP Server 21 receives the identification and biometric
information from EIS Machine 13 via communication line 15.
Additional information, such as the location of EIS Machine 13
(sent by Global Positioning System ("GPS") 23) and the time of
access (sent by atomic clock 25) are recorded in EISCAP Server 21
with the biometric and identification information sent from EIS
Machine 13. This grouping of information serves to uniquely
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identify the transaction and is assigned tracking number 27. The
grouping of information ("EISCUBE" 29) is sent to EISBERG Server 41
via communication line 31, as depicted in FIG. 3. In such a way,
EISCAP 3 verifies the identity of the user of EIS Machine 13 in an
accurate manner.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, EISCAP 3
further comprises security monitoring system 33 that tracks the
input of information over communication line 15, GPS 23, and atomic
clock 25. EISCAP 3 records the transfer of information between EIS
Machine 13 and EISCAP 3 in EISCAP database 35. Security monitoring
system 33 further recognizes any irregular information and isolates
any potential errors for review. By recording potential errors in
EISCAP database 35, security monitoring system 33 ensures that
EISCAP 3 can provide accurate authentication information in a
secure manner.
Referring next to FIG. 3, EISBERG 5 performs the function of
managing the forms that require authentication. For example,
EISBERG 5 contains a plurality of forms (e.g., consent forms for
treatment, do not resuscitate forms, etc.) that require an
individual's consent for execution. Different EISBERGs can be
connected to EISFLOE system 6 based on desired function. For
example, different EISBERGs can include: (1) Tissue
Donation/Consent for Cancer Research (or other medical illness
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research); (2) Medical Outcome Data Consent Form; (3) Medical
Procedure Consent Form; (4) HIPAA compliance in medical offices,
clinics, hospitals, etc.; (5) Insurance fraud prevention; (6) Sign-
in system for employees/customers; (7) Verification for services
rendered at a given time and place; and (8) Organ Donation for
state non-profit organ donation organizations for organ
procurement.
As shown, in the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, EISBERG 5 comprises EISBERG Server 41 for sending and
receiving information via communication lines 2, 4, 9, and 11.
Generally, as described in greater detail with respect to FIG. 1,'
EISBERG 5 receives information from IAD 7 corresponding to the form
requested by the user and transmits the requested form to IAD 7 via
communication line 11. Once the user completes the form using the
inputs at EIS Machine 13, IAD 7 transmits the completed form to
EISBERG Server 41 to await authentication. Authentication occurs
when EISBERG Server 41 communicates with =EISCAP Server 21 via
communication line 4. Then as also described in greater detail
with respect to FIG. 2, EISBERG 5 receives information from EISCAP
3 (i.e., EISCUBE 29) verifying the identity of the user.
More specifically, EISBERG Server 41 receives and stores
completed form information provided by IAD 7 over communication
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line 9. EISBERG Server 41 further receives and stores EISCUBE 29
from EISCAP 3 over communication line 2.
EISBERG Server 41 reviews EISCUBE 29 to ensure that the user
has agreed to the content in the form transmitted to EISBERG 5 from
IAD 7. Once EISCUBE 29 is verified, EISBERG Server 41 matches
EISCUBE 29 with the completed form sent to EISBERG 5 by IAD 7 and
attaches EISCUBE 29 to the completed form to create a verified
form. This verified form may then be retrieved at IAD 7 for
internal use in EIS House 1 via communication line 11.
It should be noted that signature information and photographic
information can be collected-at EIS Machine 13 and utilized in the
verification process in EISCAP 5. Such signature and photographic
information could be included in EISCUBE 29 and attached as part of
the verified form in EISBERG 5. All information received by
EISBERG 5 (typically confidential or individual-sensitive
information) remains within EISBERG Server 41 and can be used only
in accordance with the agreement made with the individual. Such
information is not transmitted to EISCAP 3.
There is also a security program that runs at the EISCAP 3 for
monitoring the system of EIS Machines and EISBERGs.
Referring next to FIG. 4, shown is EISCUBE 29 utilized for
authentication of the user at EIS Machine 13. Specifically,
EISCUBE 29 contains information such that the individual user can
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be positively authenticated. EISCUBE 29 is attached to a verified
form to indicate that the form has been authenticated. Although
EISCUBE 29 can comprise any number of personal identifiers, in the
preferred embodiment depicted in FIG. 4, EISCUBE 29 comprises user
name 51, user signature 53, tracking number code 27, grid
coordinates 55, and date and time of transaction 57. EISBERG 5
attaches EISCUBE 29 to the proper form as a symbol to the EISFLOW
system that the user has been authenticated and verified the
information contained in the form.
Referring now to FIG. 5, one embodiment of EIS Machine 13 is
depicted. Specifically, FIG. 5 shows an example of the terminal
associated with EIS Machine 13, designed to receive identification
and biometric information from the user. Shown is Liquid Crystal
Display ("'LCD") 61 for display of requested information, EIS Keys
63 for entry of identification information, digital camera 65 for
recording of biometric information such as facial features, EIS
Crystal 67 for recording the user's fingerprint information, and
EIS Rink 69 for entry of a user's signature. The inputted
information is sent to EISCAP 3 as detailed above with respect to
FIG. 1. The cover of EIS Machine 13 is preferably fastened in such
a way that it cannot be opened without deactivating the system.
Referring next to FIG. 6A, a front view of EIS Machine 13 is
depicted. Specifically, in the preferred embodiment of the present
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invention, EIS Machine 13 is equipped with Digital Card Scan 71
having the ability to scan a user's identification card and
transmit the individual's name to LCD 61 of FIG. 5.
Referring next to FIG. 6B, a rear view of EIS Machine 13 is
depicted, including electrical plug 73 for supplying power to EIS
Machine 13. In addition, it is preferable to have communication
lines connected from EIS Machine 13 to outgoing server port 75
(e.,g., communication line 15 of FIG. 1) and to an IAD access port
77 (e.g., communication line 17 of FIG. 1). In the preferred
embodiment, outgoing server port only handles outgoing data and the
electrical plug is fixed in position. Alternate embodiments of the
invention include portable EIS Machines powered by batteries, fuel
cells or other available power source.
Referring next to FIG. 6C, shown is a side view of EIS Machine
13, including GPS Antenna 79 for transmitting the location of EIS
Machine 13 to EISCAP 3 during the authentication process. EIS
Machine 13 also comprises EIS Pick 81, a utensil to allow a user to
sign his or her signature on EIS Rink 69. In addition, the
preferred embodiment of EIS Machine 13 contains On/Off Switch 83 to
control whether the machine is accessible at any given time.
Referring next to FIG. 7, a cross section of the internal
hardware of the preferred embodiment of EIS Machine 13 is depicted.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, hardware for LCD 61, EIS Keys 63
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digital camera 65, EIS Crystal 67 and EIS Rink 69 (e.g., signature
pad). In addition, hardware for digital card scan 71 is present
within EIS Machine 13. Memory 85 is located within EIS Machine 13
to store the information entered by the user. In the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, memory 85 is flash memory and
is erased entirely following each transaction. In this manner, no
information is locally stored in EIS Machine 13 for any extended
period of time, thereby eliminating any risk of user confidential
information being stolen from EIS Machine 13.
Referring next to FIG. 8, shown is the hardware configuration
of the preferred embodiment of EIS Machine 13 of the present
invention. As depicted in FIGs 5 and 7, FIG. 8 shows LCD 61,
Camera 65 and Card Reader 71. The preferred embodiment of EIS
Machine 13 of the present invention further comprises circuit board
91 for connecting to the power source and the cover/screw entrance
security system. Network Adapter 93 can comprise any standard
network adapter for use with any high-speed data transfer
connection, including wireless communication. Network adapter 93
is optimally configured to include encryption such that data is
always forwarded across the network in a secure manner. GPS
transmission device 95 can be activated for every data transmission
to retrieve information to be sent to EISCAP 3. GPS transmission
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device 95 can also be activated by EISCAP 3 in order to implement
routine security checks.
FIGs. 9A-9C demonstrate a configuration of EIS Maker 8 which
may in its present form accomplish similar tasks of EIS Machine 13
as in FIG. 1. For identification purposes it only contains the
biometric device (e.g., EIS Crystal 67 in this representation) and
EIS Keys 63 for identification number. It would be used when more
complete forms of identification are not required such as with a
repeat user.
While the above description describes the preferred embodiment
as it relates to obtaining authenticated consent forms, other
embodiments of the present invention exist as well. FIGs. 10-16
generally depict several alternate embodiments of the present
invention.
FIG. 10 represents an ANI Network (Automated Numerical
Identifier Network) and a conceivable connection of EISBERGs. An
ANI Network may be unique to every individual and is composed of
multiple EISBERGs. In the preferred embodiment, an ANI Network is
composed of EISBERGs that are structured to form groups, which are
then structured to form systems. Systems are structured to form
complexes, which ultimately form an ANI Network. Each individual's
ANI Network 101 may contain multiple complexes. FIG. 10 depicts a
preferred embodiment of a structure of complexes, namely the
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Dianoian Complex 103, Levavian Complex 105, Nepheshian Complex 107
and Meodian Complex 109. A complex may be broken down into systems
of EISBERGS, as clarified below with respect to FIGs. 11-14. In
the preferred embodiment, the Dianoian Complex 103 refers to the
complex of EISBERG5 in the ANI Network that are contained in the
individuals' educational system, intellectual system, and
personality system. It is intended to cover all aspects of
activities, business, and transactions primarily related to the
individuals' "mind" and its development. The Levavian Complex 105
refers to the complex of EISBERGs in the ANI Network that are
contained in the individuals' habitual system, charitable system,
and preferential system. It is intended to cover all aspects of
activities, business, and transactions primarily related to the
individual's "emotion" and its development. The Nepheshian Complex
107 refers to the complex of EISBERGs in the ANI Network that are
contained in the individuals' political system, philosophical
system, and religious system. It is intended to cover all aspects
of activities, business, and transactions primarily related to the
individuals' "soul" and its development. The Meodian Complex 109
refers to the complex of EISBERGs in the ANI Network that are
contained in the individuals' medical system, legal system,
vocational system, financial system, and relational system. It is
intended to cover all aspects of activities, business, and
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transactions primarily related to the individuals' "strength" and
its development.
FIG. 11 depicts the structure of three systems of EISBERGs
that comprise the Dianoian Complex 103. The Educational System
("Minerva") 111, Intellectual System ("Athena") 113 and Personality
System ("Galen") 115 are each composed of groups of EISBERGs.
Together, the three systems form the Dianoian Complex 103.
FIG. 12 depicts the structure of three systems of EISBERGs
that comprise the Levavian Complex 105. The Habitual System
("Artemis") 117, Charitable System ("Hestia") 119 and Preferential
System ("Apollo") 121 are each composed of groups of EISBERGs.
Together, the three systems form the Levavian Complex 105.
FIG. 13 depicts the structure of three systems of EISBERGS
that comprise the Nepheshian Complex 107. The Political System
("Zeus") 123, Philosophical System ("Thales") 125 and Religious
System ("Enlil") 127 are each composed of groups of EISBERGs.
Together, the three systems form the Nepheshian Complex 107.
FIG. 14 depicts the structure of three systems of EISBERGs
that comprise the Meodian Complex 109. The Medical System
("Asklepios") 129, Legal System ("Hammurabi") 131, Vocational
System ("Demeter") 133, Financial System ("Plutus") 135 and
Relational System ("Hera") 137 are each composed of groups of
EISBERGs. Together, the five systems form the Meodian Complex 109.
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FIG. 15 represents the structure of Medical System 129, a
component of the Meodian Complex 109 as depicted in FIG. 14.
Medical System 129 is comprised of Soothing Arts and Sciences Group
("Epione") 139, Health Maintenance Group ("Hygeia") 141, Physical
Beauty Arts and Science Group ("Aigla") 143, Healing Treatment
Centers Group ("Iasis") 145, Convalescence Arts and Sciences Group
("Akesis") 147 and Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical
Equipment Group ("Panacea") 149. Each group is comprised of
EISBERGs which represent the smallest entity that may store
information. Each EISBERG is an independent unit capable of
releasing information about an individual. Each individual may
elect preferences as to how each EISBERG will release the
individual's information. A plexus refers to the communication of
various EISBERGs that an individual has linked together between
and/or within groups, systems, or complexes that have been given
authority by the individual to communicate information within the
individual's ANI Network.
FIG. 16 represents a plexus formed in the Medical System 129
by the interaction of four groups of EISBERGs with independent
organizations. Arrows represent authorization points before data
is transmitted. Epione 138 and Hygeia 141 transmit information to
Medical Research Organization 157. Iasis 145 transmits information
to Physician Clinics 151, Hospital Companies 153 and American
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Cancer Biorepository Organization 155. Physician Clinics 151
transmits information to Medical Research organization '157,
Hospital Companies 153 and American Cancer Biorepository
Organization 155. State Cancer Registry Agency 159 receives
information from American Cancer Biorepository organization 155,
while Panacea 149 receives information from American Cancer
Biorepository Organization 155 and Medical Research Organization
157.
While the present invention has been described with reference
to one or more preferred embodiments, such embodiments are merely
exemplary and are not intended to be limiting or represent an
exhaustive enumeration of all aspects of the invention. The scope
of the invention, therefore, shall be defined solely by the
following claims. Further, it will be apparent to those of skill in
the art that numerous changes may be made in such details without
departing from the spirit and the principles of the invention. It
should be appreciated that the present invention is capable of
being embodied in other forms without departing from its essential
characteristics.
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