James L Yearty

US Patent:

20070016940, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Jul 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/178059

Inventors:

John Yearty - Tallahassee FL, US
James Yearty - Tallahassee FL, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726005000

Abstract:

A password management device which provides for the secure storage and retrieval of passwords. Such a password management device includes the ability to generate and store passwords generated by an included random number generator and requires user identification through the input and validation of biometric information prior to accessing password storage and retrieval functions. The password management device may also include on-board storage of access control information that is selectively transmitted to access control readers upon user biometric information verification and the capability of receiving photographic and textual information on the exterior of the password management device.