-Caveat Lector- from: http://patents.uspto.gov/cgi-bin/ifetch4?ENG+PATBIB-ALL+0+946309+0+7+25907+OF+ 1+1+1+PN%2f5%2c878%2c155 <A HREF="http://patents.uspto.gov/cgi-bin/ifetch4?ENG+PATBIB-ALL+0+946309+0+7+259 07+OF+1+1+1+PN%2f5%2c878%2c155">United States Patent 5,878,155</A> ----- (1 of 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ United States Patent 5,878,155HeeterMar. 2, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Method for verifying human identity during electronic sale transactions Abstract A method is presented for facilitating sales transactions by electronic media. A bar code or a design is tattooed on an individual. Before the sales transaction can be consummated, the tattoo is scanned with a scanner. Characteristics about the scanned tattoo are compared to characteristics about other tattoos stored on a computer database in order to verify the identity of the buyer. Once verified, the seller may be authorized to debit the buyer's electronic bank account in order to consummate the transaction. The seller's electronic bank account may be similarly updated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inventors: Heeter; Thomas W. (55 Lyerly, Houston, TX 77022). Appl. No.: 709,471Filed: Sept. 5, 1996 Intl. Cl. : G06K 9/00Current U.S. Cl.: 382/115Field of Search: 382/115, 116, 124-127, 100, 128, 133; 348/77, 15, 161; 209/3.3, 555; 356/71; 340 /825.34; 235/379, 380, 382 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ References Cited | [Referenced By] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. Patent Documents 3,584,958Jun., 1971Miller et al.382/1264,597,495Jul., 1986Knosby209/3.3 4,805,223Feb., 1989Denyer382/1274,995,086Feb., 1991Lilley et al.382/124 5,633,947May, 1997Sibbald382/124 Primary Examiner: Kelley; Christopher S. Attorney, Agent or Firm: Casperson; John R. 10 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures ----- Aloha, He'Ping, Om, Shalom, Salaam. Em Hotep, Peace Be, Omnia Bona Bonis, All My Relations. Adieu, Adios, Aloha. Amen. Roads End Kris DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
