HeartIDTM is the next generation biometric system for user authentication.
A revolutionary technology that recognizes users based on their unique cardiac rhythm.
HeartIDTM has been engineered to enable robust authentication for a variety of applications and devices, including portable consumer electronics such as smart phones, tablets, and video game systems. Any electronic device can be equipped with this technology to control access and to provide automatic personalization.
Low-cost electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors are used to read a user’s cardiac rhythm from their fingers or hands when they hold the equipped device. An initial enrollment period allows the system to learn the unique characteristics of the user and create a biometric template which can be stored on the device or in a central repository. Once the user is enrolled, they can be quickly and seamlessly authenticated on the same device during future sessions. Authentication may be performed at a single point in time, or continuously throughout a session.
The sensors can be positioned so that enrollment and authentication can be performed without the user having to perform any special task. They simply hold the device as they normally do, and the patented biometric recognition algorithm works seamlessly in the background to provide robust security and automatic personalization.
HeartIDTM for Video Game Systems
Identity management has become a key component of modern video gaming ecosystems. Initiatives such as the Sony® PlayStation Network® and Microsoft® Xbox LIVE® are used not only to manage a user’s gaming identity, but also to control valuable digital assets. Gamers want convenient access mechanisms that do not diminish the gaming experience – but there is significant risk associated with unauthorized access. HeartIDTM, based on sensors embedded in video game controllers or portable gaming devices, represents a novel and robust solution that can also bring a new cool factor to the gaming experience. The ECG biofeedback can be presented to the user and also available to game engines for interactive game adaptation.
SECURE USER AUTHENTICATION FOR
MILITARY, HEALTHCARE AND FITNESS APPLICATIONS
Automated welfare monitoring is becoming increasingly popular for several operating environments, such as healthcare, military, first responder, and sports. Wearable and mobile sensors for medical signal monitoring present a compelling solution for remote monitoring of users’ vital indications. However, the lack of physical presence introduces risks regarding the identity of the person that is transmitting the information.
The Bionym HeartIDTM system is the only biometric recognition technonolgy that can be seamlessly integrated with remote monitoring services. This novel and revolutionary technology uses the person’s cardiac rhythm for subject recognition. The technology is robust and naturally mitigates the risk of obfuscation and replay attacks, with biometric liveness being guaranteed.
HeartIDTM for Patient Authentication and
Medical Data Integrity
In healthcare, HeartIDTM adds a layer of security to existing welfare monitoring systems. Patients in remote locations can be monitored without the healthcare provider worrying about the identity of the person using the monitoring device. Additionally, when medical data are being collected and stored in an automated fashion, whether for patient care or for clinical trials, HeartIDTM can ensure the integrity of that data by automatically tagging it with the biometric signature of the patient.
HeartIDTM for Field Agent Authentication
Military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters can be authenticated continuously during field operations. HeartID is the only biometric solution that identifies personnel in the background without their direct engagement. With HeartID, the distinction between "friend" or "foe" becomes trivial and officer impersonation threats are eliminated.
Flexible Integration with Existing Monitoring Systems
The HeartIDTM software is hardware agnostic. Whether the cardiac rhythm is monitored from a person’s fingers or chest, HeartID can guarantee biometric identification with high accuracy. The system can be embedded on the monitoring device or be implemented on a central server:
Off-device authentication is suitable for environments where vital signals are collected and transmitted to a central monitoring or data storage service.
On-device authentication allows the personalization of any mobile monitoring device with the user’s own biometric characteristics. The identity of the user is assessed locally within a few seconds while the device is transformed into an access control and identity management tool, also enabling peer-to-peer authentication.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What about privacy and data security?
Biometric data is highly sensitive. Bionym offers Biometric Encryption as a biometric-specific privacy and data security solution.
What happens if the user is stressed?
During physical or mental stress the heart rate increases. In this situation your cardiac rhythm contains more pulses than at rest. This provides HeartIDTM with more information and will actually make identification more accurate.
What about other biometrics?
HeartIDTM is the only biometric solution that naturally mitigates the risk of typical attacks while requiring no special user interaction. Your cardiac rhythm is well protected inside your body – it's virtually impossible to steal, mimic, or circumvent in any way. In addition, HeartIDTM is the only biometric system with zero failure-to-enroll rate. All individuals are eligible to use the system, regardless of age, gender, health, or ethnicity.
