Abstract:
A system (200) is provided for verifying an identity of a calling party. The system includes a storage (210) that stores voice sample information in association with information that idetifies an individual. The system also includes a receiver (221) that receives, from a communications platform (150/152/154) called by the calling party, a request to authenticate the identity of the calling party as the individual, using a digital audio sample packetized according to voice over internet protocol and obtained from the calling party during the call. Additionally, the system includes a processor (223) that compares the digital audio sample to the voice sample information to authenticate the identity of the calling party as the individual.
Abstract:
A centralized biometric system (200) is provided for verifying an individual's identity over a communications network. The system includes a storage (210) that stores biometric information in association with information that identifies an individual. The system also includes a receiver (221) that receives, from one of a communications device (100/101/102) and a network communications platform (150/152/154), a biometric sample from a party attempting to obtain a service from the one of the communications device and the network communications platform. The service is provided contingent on authentication of the party as the individual. The system also includes a processor (223) that compares the biometric sample to the biometric information to authenticate the identity of the party as the individual.