IPC Subgroup
A61B 5/117 Identification of persons
Introduced: January 1990
Last revised: January 2016
Full Title
Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons > Identification of persons
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
Additional Content
Limiting references
Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints , Recognising, identifying, or verifying the identity of human beings by analysing their voice or speech
Application references
Identification means for patients specially adapted for use in surgery or diagnosis
Related Keywords
IDENTIFYING of persons
1 direct subcode
Child Classifications
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- A61B 5/1171 based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
Top Applicants
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