System And Method For Identifying An Individual

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for identifying an individual provided with a portable communication device. In a system for identifying an individual using a portable communication device with a display, the display is a sensor-incorporated display, the sensor-incorporated display reads the biological information of a user, and, based on the read information, identifies an individual.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A communication method for receiving or giving money using a portable information device, the method comprising:
 reading biological information of a user on a sensor of the portable information device;   checking the biological information against a stored data in the portable information device;   sending an identification data to a destination of communication when the biological information is identified to the user.   
     
     
         3 . The communication method according to  claim 2 , wherein the portable information device comprises a display portion. 
     
     
         4 . The portable information device according to  claim 3 , wherein the display portion comprises an organic EL display. 
     
     
         5 . The communication method according to  claim 3 , wherein the sensor is provided on a same side as the display portion. 
     
     
         6 . The communication method according to  claim 3 , wherein the sensor is incorporated in the display portion. 
     
     
         7 . The communication method according to  claim 2 , wherein the biological information is a fingerprint. 
     
     
         8 . The portable information device according to  claim 2 , wherein the biological information is a palm pattern. 
     
     
         9 . A communication method for receiving or giving money using a portable information device, the method comprising:
 reading biological information of a user on a sensor of the portable information device;   checking the biological information against a stored data in the portable information device;   sending an identification data to a destination of communication only when the biological information is identified to the user.   
     
     
         10 . The communication method according to  claim 9 , wherein the portable information device comprises a display portion. 
     
     
         11 . The portable information device according to  claim 10 , wherein the display portion comprises an organic EL display. 
     
     
         12 . The communication method according to  claim 10 , wherein the sensor is provided on a same side as the display portion. 
     
     
         13 . The communication method according to  claim 10 , wherein the sensor is incorporated in the display portion. 
     
     
         14 . The communication method according to  claim 9 , wherein the biological information is a fingerprint. 
     
     
         15 . The portable information device according to  claim 9 , wherein the biological information is a palm pattern.