Biometric identification by garments having a plurality of sensors

Abstract

Biometric identification methods and apparatuses (including devices and systems) for uniquely identifying one an individual based on wearable garments including a plurality of sensors, including but not limited to sensors having multiple sensing modalities (e.g., movement, respiratory movements, heart rate, ECG, EEG, etc.).

1 . A system for confirming a user's identity, the system comprising:
 a garment comprising a plurality of integrated sensors at predetermined locations;   one or more processors; and   memory accessible to the one or more processors, the memory configured to store computer-program instructions, that, when executed by the one or more processors, perform a computer-implemented method comprising:
 synchronously recording sensor data from multiple predetermined locations on the garment; 
 identifying, from the recorded sensor data, a feature set that distinguishes between different users; 
 generating, in an ongoing manner, a biometric token from the recorded sensor data, using the feature set, wherein the biometric token is a private secure biometric token so that the biometric token is periodically updated; 
 transmitting the biometric token from the garment to a third party having a biometric template against which the biometric token may be tested; and 
 confirming the user's identity using the biometric token. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein confirming comprises comparing the biometric token to a user biometric token recorded from the user within the last six months. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein confirming comprises comparing the biometric token to a user biometric token using a processor in the garment. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein generating a biometric token from the recorded sensor data comprises generating the biometric token in a scheduler on the garment. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein wearing comprises adjusting the position of the sensors based on haptic feedback from the garment. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein synchronously recording sensor data comprises synchronously recording sensor data from a plurality of motion sensors. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein synchronously recording sensor data comprises synchronously recording sensor data from a plurality of motion sensors, one or more respiration sensors and one or more electrodes configured to contact the user's skin when the garment is worn. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein wearing the garment comprises wearing the garment over the user's torso. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein synchronously recording comprises synchronously recording sensor data from multiple sensor types on the garment. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein synchronously recording sensor data comprises recording data at a plurality of frequencies. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising transmitting confirmation of the user's identity to a third party. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising encrypting the biometric token prior to transmitting the encrypted biometric token to a third party. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising contacting an output on the garment to indicate approval to the third party. 
     
     
         15 . A system for confirming a user's identity, the system comprising:
 a garment comprising a plurality of integrated sensors at predetermined locations;   one or more processors; and   memory accessible to the one or more processors, the memory configured to store computer-program instructions, that, when executed by the one or more processors, perform a computer-implemented method comprising:
 synchronously recording sensor data from multiple predetermined locations on the garment in an ongoing manner, using a plurality of different sensor types; 
 identifying, from the recorded sensor data, a feature set based on which type of recorded sensor data distinguishes between different users; 
 generating, in an ongoing manner, a biometric token from the recorded sensor data, using the feature set, wherein the biometric token is a private secure biometric token; and 
 transmitting the biometric token to a third party having a biometric template against which the biometric token may be tested 
 confirming the user's identity using the biometric token; and 
 sending a coded message from the third party requesting approval of a transaction.