Keyless access control with neuro and neuro-mechanical fingerprints

Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment, an access control system is disclosed. The access control system comprises an access control panel including a touchable surface, a multi-dimensional touch sensor under the touchable surface, and a processor coupled to the multi-dimensional touch sensor. The multi-dimensional touch sensor captures a multi-dimensional motion signal including a micro-motion signal component representing neuro-mechanical micro-motions of a user touching the multi-dimensional touch sensor. The processor performs signal processing of the multi-dimensional motion signal to obtain the micro-motion signal component; and extracts unique values of predetermined features from the micro-motion signal component to form a neuro-fingerprint (NFP) that uniquely identifies the user. The NFP can be used as a gatekeeper to control entry into homes, offices, buildings, or other real properly typically protected by access control.

1 - 35 . (canceled) 
     
     
         36 . An access system comprising:
 a base station including   a housing,   a three dimensional motion sensor mounted in the housing, the three dimensional motion sensor to sense micro-motions of a user and generate a micro-motions signal, and   a neuro-mechanical fingerprint (NFP) authentication controller mounted in the housing and coupled to the three dimensional motion sensor, the NFP authentication controller to receive the micro-motions signal, generate an NFP, and evaluate the NFP against a stored NFP user calibration to determine a match percentage and authorize access in response to the match percentage;   and   an electronic door lock electrically coupled to the NFP authentication controller, wherein the wireless base station controls access to a building by controlling the electronic door lock in response to the authorized NFP and the match percentage.   
     
     
         37 . The access system of  claim 36 , wherein
 the base station controls the electronic door lock to unlock a door and grant access to the building in response to the authorized NFP and the match percentage.   
     
     
         38 . The access system of  claim 36 , further comprising:
 one or more controllable devices within the building electrically coupled to the NFP authentication controller, wherein the wireless base station further controls operation of the one or more controllable devices in response to the authorized NFP and the match percentage.   
     
     
         39 . The access system of  claim 38 , wherein
 the one or more controllable devices includes one or more of thermostats for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system; an entertainment system; a lighting system; an irrigation system, a camera surveillance system, and a security system with its associated motion sensors and security or alarm devices.   
     
     
         40 . The access system of  claim 36 , wherein
 the base station further includes   a radio receiver coupled to the NFP authentication controller, the radio receiver including an antenna to locally receive an authorization signal.   
     
     
         41 . The access system of  claim 40 , wherein
 the base station further includes   a backup power supply mounted in the housing, the power backup supply selectively coupled to the sensor, the NFP authentication controller, and the radio receiver to wirelessly receive the authorization signal during a alternating current (AC) power outage.   
     
     
         42 . The access system of  claim 40 , further comprising:
 a wireless key fob including   a hand-held housing,   a sensor mounted in the housing, the sensor to sense micro-motions of the user and generate a micro-motions signal,   a neuro-mechanical fingerprint (NFP) authentication controller mounted in the hand-held housing and coupled to the sensor, the NFP authentication controller to receive the micro-motions signal, generate an NFP, and evaluate the NFP against a stored NFP user calibration to determine a match percentage and authorize access in response to the match percentage,   a radio transmitter coupled to the NFP authentication controller to receive an access control signal, the radio transmitter including an antenna to locally transmit an authorization signal in response to the access control signal, and   a power supply mounted in the hand-held housing, the power supply selectively coupled to the sensor, the NFP authentication controller, and the radio transmitter to wirelessly transmit the authorization signal from the radio transmitter to the radio receiver of the base station.   
     
     
         43 - 46 . (canceled) 
     
     
         47 . A method of detecting insobriety of a user, the method comprising:
 with a multi-dimensional sensor and a neuro-mechanical fingerprint (NFP) controller, generating a first authorized NFP of a user without influence of drugs or alcohol;   storing the first authorized NFP into a storage device;   with the multi-dimensional sensor and the NFP controller, generating a second authorized NFP of the user;   recalling the first NFP from the storage device; and   
       with the NFP controller, comparing the first NFP and the second NFP of the user for a difference greater than a predetermined percentage to determine the user is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 47 , further comprising:
 disabling operation of a vehicle in response to the difference of the first NFP and the second NFP being greater than the predetermined percentage.   
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 the multi-dimensional sensor is in a steering wheel of the vehicle.   
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 the multi-dimensional sensor is in a wireless key fob associated with the vehicle.   
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 the multi-dimensional sensor is in a push button to start up the vehicle.   
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 a start up operation of the vehicle is disabled.   
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 a shift of the transmission into drive is disabled.   
     
     
         54 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 a disengagement of an emergency brake is disabled.   
     
     
         55 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein
 the multi-dimensional sensor is at least a two dimensional sensor.   
     
     
         56 - 59 . (canceled)