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System and method for establishing identity of a speaker
Assignee: SENTRY COM Ltd
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Filing: 1997-11-17
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Granted: 1999-06-15
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Expires: 2017-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A system for establishing an identity of a speaker including a computerized system which includes at least two voice authentication algorithms. Each of the at least two voice authentication algorithms is different from one another and serves for independently analyzing a voice of the speaker for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of the algorithms. If every one of the algorithms provide positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of the algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified.
Inventors
- 👤 Rita Talmor
- 👤 Eli Talmor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L63/00; H04L63/08; H04L63/0861; G; G10; G10L; G10L17/00; H04L2463/00; H04L2463/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A method for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising the steps of: (a) providing a computerized system including at least two hardware installations employing at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another, each of said at least two hardware installations being for actuating one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms; and (b) independently analyzing a voice of the speaker by each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms; wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, whereas at least one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a secured-system, and at least another one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a securing-center, said at least one hardware installation implemented in said securing-center communicates with said at least one hardware installation implemented in said secured-system, such that all positive or negative identification data is established in said secured-system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
213 words
A method for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising the steps of: (a) providing a computerized system including at least two hardware installations employing at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another, each of said at least two hardware installations being for actuating one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms; and (b) independently analyzing a voice of the speaker by each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms; wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, whereas at least one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a secured-system, and at least another one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a securing-center, said at least one hardware installation implemented in said securing-center communicates with said at least one hardware installation implemented in said secured-system, such that all positive or negative identification data is established in said secured-system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein each of said voice authentication algorithms is independently selected from the group consisting of text-dependent algorithms and text-independent algorithms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 2, wherein each of said voice authentication algorithms is independently selected from the group consisting of feature extraction followed by pattern matching algorithms, neural network voice authentication algorithms, Dynamic Time Warping algorithm, Hidden Markov Model algorithm and vector quantization algorithm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein a false rejection threshold of each of said at least two algorithms is set to a level below 0.5%.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said false rejection threshold of each of said at least two algorithms is set to about 0.3%.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the voice of the speaker is accepted for analysis by said computerized system via a remote communication mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said remote communication mode is selected from the group consisting of wire telephone communication, cellular telephone communication, computer phone communication and radio communication.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said at least two hardware installations are remote from one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said computerized system further includes a voice recognition algorithm for recognizing verbal data spoken by said speaker.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 9, wherein said verbal data includes a spoken phrase selected from the group consisting of a name, an identification number, and a request.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said computerized system further includes a voice recognition algorithm for recognizing verbal data spoken by said speaker, the method further comprising the steps of positively or negatively recognizing said verbal data, and if said positive identity has been established, positively or negatively correlating between at least some of said verbal data and said speaker.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising the steps of: (a) providing a computerized system employing at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another; and (b) independently analyzing a voice of the speaker by each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms; wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, whereas said at least two voice authentication algorithms include a first voice authentication algorithm and a plurality of identical second voice authentication algorithms, said first voice authentication algorithm is implemented in a security-center, whereas said plurality of second voice authentication algorithms are implemented in a plurality of secured-systems, said security-center communicates with each of said plurality of secured-systems.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising the steps of: (a) providing a computerized system employing at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another; and (b) independently analyzing a voice of the speaker by each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms; wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, whereas said at least two voice authentication algorithms include a first voice authentication algorithm and a plurality of identical second voice authentication algorithms, said first voice authentication algorithm is implemented in a security-center, whereas said plurality of second voice authentication algorithms are implemented in a plurality of secured-systems, said security-center communicates with each of said plurality of secured-systems.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising a computerized system including at least two hardware installations for actuating at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two hardware installations serves for actuating one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another and serving for independently analyzing a voice of the speaker for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms, wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, at least one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a secured-system, and at least another one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a securing-center, said at least one hardware installation implemented in said securing-center communicates with said at least one hardware installation implemented in said secured-system, such that all positive or negative identification data is established in said secured-system.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising a computerized system including at least two hardware installations for actuating at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two hardware installations serves for actuating one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another and serving for independently analyzing a voice of the speaker for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms, wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, at least one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a secured-system, and at least another one of said at least two hardware installations is implemented in a securing-center, said at least one hardware installation implemented in said securing-center communicates with said at least one hardware installation implemented in said secured-system, such that all positive or negative identification data is established in said secured-system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 13, wherein each of said voice authentication algorithms is independently selected from the group consisting of text-dependent algorithms and text-independent algorithms.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 14, wherein each of said voice authentication algorithms is independently selected from the group consisting of feature extraction followed by pattern matching algorithms, neural network voice authentication algorithms, Dynamic Time Warping algorithm, Hidden Markov Model algorithm and vector quantization algorithm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 13, wherein a false rejection threshold of each of said at least two algorithms is set to a level below 0.5%.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 16, wherein said false rejection threshold of each of said at least two algorithms is set to about 0.3%.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 13, wherein the voice of the speaker is accepted for analysis by said computerized system via a remote communication mode.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 18, wherein said remote communication mode is selected from the group consisting of wire telephone communication, cellular telephone communication, computer phone communication and radio communication.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said at least two hardware installations are remote from one another.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said computerized system further includes a voice recognition algorithm for recognizing verbal data spoken by said speaker.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said computerized system further includes a voice recognition algorithm for recognizing verbal data spoken by said speaker for positively or negatively recognizing said verbal data, and if said positive identity has been established, positively or negatively correlating between at least some of said verbal data and said speaker.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 22, wherein said verbal data includes a spoken phrase selected from the group consisting of a name, an identification number, and a request.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
162 words
A system for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising a computerized system including at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another and serving for independently analyzing a voice of the speaker for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms, wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, said at least two voice authentication algorithms include a first voice authentication algorithm and a plurality of identical second voice authentication algorithms, said first voice authentication algorithm is implemented in a security-center, whereas said plurality of second voice authentication algorithms are implemented in a plurality of secured-systems, said security-center communicates with each of said plurality of secured-systems.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
162 words
A system for establishing an identity of a speaker comprising a computerized system including at least two voice authentication algorithms, each of said at least two voice authentication algorithms being different from one another and serving for independently analyzing a voice of the speaker for obtaining an independent positive or negative authentication of the voice by each of said at least two algorithms, wherein if every one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provide a positive authentication, the speaker is positively identified, whereas, if at least one of said at least two voice authentication algorithms provides negative authentication, the speaker is negatively identified, said at least two voice authentication algorithms include a first voice authentication algorithm and a plurality of identical second voice authentication algorithms, said first voice authentication algorithm is implemented in a security-center, whereas said plurality of second voice authentication algorithms are implemented in a plurality of secured-systems, said security-center communicates with each of said plurality of secured-systems.
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