TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present invention relates to personal identification systems and  more particularly  to employing mobile devices in personal identification systems.

BACKGROUND
[002] In day to day life  a person may be required to produce a proof for his personal identification in several scenarios. In such scenarios  it may be essential to authenticate the details of the person in order to verify his personal information and ensure that the information provided by him is valid.
[003] In an example scenario  when a person referred to as a user wishes to perform online booking he is generally asked for a Personal Identification (ID) proof that can be used to authenticate his credentials. The personal ID could be any one of driving license  PAN card  passport  voter card and the like. Personal ID could be any of the above mentioned documents that hold validity and is recognized by the government of the country.
[004] Considering another scenario where a user books his travel ticket for a train journey online. When the user boards the train  the Ticket Collector (TC) will require him to provide an identity proof along with his travel ticket. This is because it is necessary to authenticate the user and verify that the details provided by him are valid. This also ensures that the person who booked the ticket is the one who is travelling and to avoid misuse of the ticket. In many circumstances  it is possible that the user forgets to carry his personal ID document along with him. In such cases  he may not be allowed to board the train until he provides a proof for his identity. The user may be travelling for an important purpose and he may not be in a state to miss his train. If he would want to go back home and get his personal ID it would be a loss of time and there is every probability that he will miss the train.
[005] In another scenario  a traffic cop may stop a person riding a vehicle and demand his personal ID proof i.e.  the driving license from him as a part of routine check. If the person forgets his driving license he may not be able to produce his ID details and thus he may be liable for a fine.
[006] In many cases user may not be able to predict when he will require his personal ID and carrying a personal ID every time a user goes outside may not be possible. Further  personal ID’s are mostly in the form of a hard copy and carrying it everywhere may be tough as it may be subjected to wear and tear often. There is also a possibility of misplacing the personal ID. If lost  getting a fresh ID reissued may be a long and cumbersome process. As this may involve a lot of procedures. Due to these reasons the process becomes complex. Further  present day systems do not provide a solution to address such a problem. Currently there are no electronic means that provide the user access to his personal ID in instances where he forgets to carry one. There are no means where the user may access his personal ID and required information on one of the portable devices carried by him for his convenience. Even if there are some means such as a scanned copy of the ID of the user present on his mailbox this does not serve as a valid proof of his ID. This is because there is no mechanism to authenticate such copy. Authentication measure for such documents becomes very essential to avoid misuse of the document.
[007] Due to the aforementioned reasons  there is a need for a mechanism that enables a user to receive his personal ID details as and when required by him. In addition  there is also a need to ensure that such an ID is valid and sufficient authenticated. Further  the personal ID and details of the user is required to be maintained confidential in order to avoid misuse.

SUMMARY
[008] In view of the foregoing  an embodiment herein provides a system for aggregating  authenticating and providing personal identification information of a user by employing a centralized database. The system comprises a database provider configured for aggregating and storing user’s personal identification information obtained from a plurality of sources on the centralized database  receiving a request from a user of a mobile device for accessing the personal identification information stored on the centralized database  sending a unique identification code to the user’s mobile device  authenticating a remote terminal on obtaining a request for the user’s personal identification information from the remote terminal  and sending requested personal identification information of the user on successful authentication. The remote terminal configured for sending a request for the user’s personal identification information to the database provider  receiving the requested information of the user on successful authentication  and displaying the information on a display of the remote terminal. The database provider is configured for sending the unique identification code where the code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by the database provider. The system is configured for linking the generated onetime password with the personal identification document of the user on the centralized database. The database provider is configured for authenticating the remote terminal on obtaining the request from the terminal where the request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of the user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and the user’s UID. The system is configured for aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information or websites. The system is configured for storing the information on the centralized database during registration of the user with a service provider for the service. The personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.
[009] Embodiments further disclose a method for aggregating  authenticating and providing personal identification information of a user by employing a centralized database. The method comprising aggregating and storing the user’s personal identification information obtained from plurality of sources on the centralized database  sending a unique identification code to a mobile device of the user on obtaining a request for the user’s personal identification information by a database provider  authenticating a remote terminal by a database provider on obtaining a request from the remote terminal for the user’s personal identification information  and sending the user’s personal identification information to the remote terminal for display on successful authentication. The method comprises sending the unique identification code where the code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by the database provider. The method comprises linking the generated onetime password with the personal identification document of the user on the centralized database. The method comprises authenticating the remote terminal on obtaining the request from the terminal where the request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of the user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and the user’s UID. The method comprises aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information  websites. The method comprises storing the information on the centralized database during registration of the user with a service provider for the service. The personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.
[0010] Embodiments herein also disclose a remote terminal for displaying personal identification information of a user obtained from a centralized database. The remote terminal configured with at least one means for sending a request message for accessing the personal identification document to a centralized database  receiving the personal identification document of the user from the centralized database on authentication  and displaying the personal identification document of the user on display of the remote terminal. The remote terminal is configured for sending a onetime password and mobile number of the user to a centralized database in the request message. The personal identification document is at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card. The remote terminal further comprises of a display unit and intelligent module. The remote terminal facilitates the user to obtain a hard copy of his personal identification document.
[0011] Also  disclosed herein is a database provider for monitoring user’s personal identification document. The provider configured for aggregating and storing user’s personal identification information obtained from a plurality of sources on the centralized database  receiving a request from a user of a mobile device for accessing the personal identification information stored on the centralized database  sending a unique identification code to the user’s mobile device  authenticating a remote terminal on obtaining a request for the user’s personal identification information from the remote terminal  and sending requested personal identification information of the user on successful authentication. The database provider is configured for sending the unique identification code where the code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by the database provider. The database provider is configured for linking the generated onetime password with the personal identification document of the user on the centralized database. The database provider is configured for authenticating the remote terminal on obtaining the request from the terminal where the request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of the user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and the user’s UID. The database provider is configured for aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information or websites. The database provider is configured for storing the information on the centralized database during registration of the user with a service provider for the service. The personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.
[0012] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0013] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings  in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates the architecture of the system  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a remote terminal  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a database provider  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0017] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram depicting the method of accessing personal ID information for a user  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0018] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram depicting an example implementation of the method  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0019] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram depicting another example implementation of the method  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0020] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram that illustrates the user accessing his UID from the centralized database  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0021] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly  the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0022] The embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for providing personal identification information to a user by employing his mobile device. Referring now to the drawings  and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 7  where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures  there are shown embodiments.
[0023] System and method for enabling a user to access his personal identification details by employing his mobile device is disclosed. The system is provided with a database provider that is responsible for aggregating information from different sources and storing personal ID documents and information related to the user on a centralized database. At a later point in time  when the user would like to access his personal ID he makes a request for the service with his service provider. The service provider then fetches a One Time Password (OTP) for the user and sends it to his mobile device. The user provides this OTP to a remote terminal. The remote terminal authenticates itself with the database provider employing the OTP. On authentication  the requested personal ID information is fetched from the centralized database and provided to the user. The personal ID document is then displayed at the display unit of the remote terminal. In this manner  user can access his ID details wherever required just by employing his mobile device. In addition  the method also ensures that the information and data related to users are safe and confidential as the centralized database is monitored by governmental security agencies.
[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates the architecture of the system  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The system for providing access to personal ID of a user as depicted comprises of at least one mobile device 101  a service provider 102  a centralized database 103  a database provider 104 and a remote terminal 105.
[0025] The mobile device 101 provides a means for the user to access the required personal ID by sending a request for the service to the database provider 104. The mobile device 101 may comprise of any device that is capable of supporting the user when he is mobile. For registration the user may employ the mobile device 101 such as a mobile phone  Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)  laptop and the like. At the time of registration for the service the details of the mobile device user along with his mobile number may be stored on the centralized database 103.
[0026] The service provider 102 may be an entity that provides network service to the mobile device 101 of the user. On receiving a request for the service from the mobile device 101  the service provider checks for registration details of the user. If the user is a registered user only then the service provider 102 establishes contact with the database provider 104 to access the ID of the user. On the other hand  if the user is not a registered user then the service provider 102 rejects his request. The service provider 102 provides OTP and other user related details from the database provider 104.
[0027] The centralized database 103 is one of the core components of the network. The centralized database 103 stores within it user’s information that includes his name  address  date of birth  photograph and information on the personal ID available. The information related to every user may be fetched by the database provider 104 from several sources where the user would have registered his information and these details may be stored on the centralized database 103. The sources may be mobile service provider 102  governmental offices  security agencies  user himself and so on that provides valid user information. The sources would have these details stored at the time of registration with the user  when the user submits his details along with identity proof. In addition  the user may choose to store documents and information on all the identity proof’s possessed by him. The proofs may be driving license  PAN card  passport  voter card and the like.
[0028] The database provider 104 is responsible for aggregating  authenticating and managing the information stored on the centralized database 103. In addition  the database provider 104 also stores the aggregated information on the centralized database 103. The database provider 104 may include any security agency that authenticates and maintains the information of users. The database provider 104 is responsible for generating OTP for every user as and when demanded. The generated OTP is unique and comprises of combination of letters and numerals. In an embodiment  if the remote terminal 105 is a mobile phone then the OTP may also be combination of letters  numerals and special characters. Further  every OTP remains active for only 2 minutes after which a new OTP is required to be generated.
[0029] The remote terminal 105 is the device that provides the display of user’s identity document. When required the remote terminal 105 sends the user’s mobile number along with the OTP provided by the user to the database provider 104. The database provider 104 then obtains the requested identity document and sends it to the remote terminal 105. The information related to the requested document is displayed on the display of the remote terminal 105.
[0030] FIG. 2 is a remote terminal  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The remote terminal 105 provides the display of user’s identity document and information related to the same. The remote terminal 105 comprises of sub modules that include a user interface 201  display unit 202 and an intelligent module 203. The user interface 201 on the remote terminal 105 allows a person to interact with the remote terminal 105 by inputting details. A person who would like to access identity document stored on the centralized database 103 will input the mobile number of the user and OTP on the remote terminal 105 using this interface 201.
[0031] The display unit 202 is provided to provide display of the requested information and document to the person. The display unit 202 may also display details related to the user such as his name  date of birth  address  photograph and so on.
[0032] The intelligent module 203 is the core component of the remote terminal 105. The intelligent module 203 is capable of understanding the request made at the user interface 201 and forwards the same to the database provider 104 in order to establish contact with the same. Further  the intelligent module 203 also sends the data fetched from the centralized database 103 by the database provider 104 to the display unit 202 for display.
[0033] In addition  if preferred the user may also obtain a hard copy on the document by printing the document on the remote terminal 105.
[0034] In another embodiment  biometric details like finger prints  iris scan  palm scan and the like can also be used for authentication along with UID (Unique Identification) number at the remote terminal 105.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a database provider  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The database provider comprises of a data storage module 301  OTP module 302 and an authentication module 303. The storage module 301 is responsible for storing bulk data related to users who register for the service for accessing personal ID with the service provider 102. The data stored includes name  DOB  address  photograph  profession  details on the documents stored and so on.
[0036] The OTP module 302 is responsible for storing on it the one time password generated by the database provider 104. The OTP module 302 forwards this OTP to the mobile device when request is made.
[0037] The authentication module 303 is responsible for authenticating requests from the mobile device 101 and the remote terminal 105. On obtaining a request from the mobile device 101 the authentication module 303 authenticates and validates the request. Further  when the remote terminal 105 sends a request for the identity document the authentication module 303 validates the OTP and provides the access to the requested identity document.
[0038] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram depicting the method of accessing personal ID for a user  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. A user who would like to access the service for personal identification is required to register with the service provider 102. The registration may be a single time registration. The registration may be done by sending a message (401) to the service provider 102 along with the activation code for the service. In an example  the request for service may be an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) request and so on. The service provider 102 then registers the user for the service and the service is activated. The details of the user fetched by the database provider 104 from different sources are then stored (402) on the centralized database 103. The details may be includes name  DOB  address  photograph  profession  details on the documents stored and so on. The details may be obtained from mobile service center  security agencies  and governmental agencies and so on. Further  when the user would like to access his identity related documents the user sends (403) a USSD request to the service provider 102. The service provider 102 sends (404) the request message to the database provider 104. The database provider 104 then generates a onetime password for the request and sends (405) it to the mobile device 101 of the user through the service provider 102. The user may then choose to provide the OTP to the remote terminal 105 where his identity document is to be fetched. The OTP is used to avoid other person to collect data of another person and misuse it in fraud case. The mobile number of the user and the OTP are sent (406) to the database provider 104 for accessing the user’s document. In an embodiment  the system may be configured to send an OTP and biometric identification means for authentication at the database provider 104. The biometric means may be fingerprint  iris scan and so on. At the database provider 104 on receiving the details of the user  the details are verified by an authentication process performed (407) on the database provider 104. On authentication  the requested details and identity documents of the user are sent (408) to the remote terminal 105. The received documents are then displayed at the display of the remote terminal 105.
[0039] In an embodiment  the advantages of the method include: 1. Authentication / Identification purpose. 2. The data will be automatically saved (user Name and his ID (Identity Document) details) electronically for future reference in database and can be referred later e.g. railway accident etc. 3. The centralized database will be very helpful for Telecom Regulatory Authorities for various purposes. Further  who can access what data can be decided as per security laws.
[0040] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram depicting an example implementation of the method  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. In an embodiment herein a user may want to get access to his driving license for his identity proof. The user sends (501) a request message for service activation to the service provider 102. The service provider 102 activates the service for the user and sends (502) a response message. The user then sends (503) a USSD request message to the service provider 102. The USSD message may be of the form as *124421*DL#” to 112233. Here 124421 may be the code for accessing the personal ID service and DL indicates he wants to access his driving license  112233 may be the code number that may be configured for handling such request for the service. The service provider 102 on obtaining the USSD messages sends (504) it to the database provider 104 for fetching the OTP. The database provider 104 generates the OTP for the request. The OTP is valid for 2 minutes  after which a new OTP is to be generated. The generated OTP will be linked to the driving license of the user stored on the centralized database 103  so that only when the OTP is sent the driving license is provided to the user. The OTP is sent (505) to the service provider 102 which forwards (506) it to the mobile device 101 of the user. At the remote terminal 105 the OTP along with the mobile number of the user are sent (507) to the database provider 104 for fetching driving license of the user. The database provider 104 decodes the message and authenticates the user’s details and sends (508) the user’s driving license details stored on the centralized database 103 to the remote terminal 105. The driving license details are displayed at the display of the remote terminal 105. The various actions in method 500 may be performed in the order presented  in a different order or simultaneously. Further  in some embodiments  some actions listed in FIG. 5 may be omitted.
[0041] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram depicting another example implementation of the method  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. In another example  herein accessing personal information at a user’s mobile device using Unique Identification number (UID) is discussed. The method ensures more security and prevents misuse or fraud of documents as UID is unique to every person and is known only to the personal to whom it is allocated. The user sends (601) a request message for activating personal ID service to the service provider 102. The service provider 102 activates (602) the service. The user then sends (603) a USSD request to the service provider for accessing his personal information. The personal information may be voter card  passport and so on. The service provider 102 sends (604) the request to the database provider 104. The database provider 104 generates the OTP and sends (605) it to the service provider 102. The service provider 102 then sends (606) the OTP to the mobile device of the user. At the remote terminal 105  where the personal information is to be accessed  the UID and OTP are sent (607) to the database provider 104 for authentication. On authentication  the database provider 104 sends (608) user’s personal details stored on the centralized database 103 to the mobile device of the user. The various actions in method 600 may be performed in the order presented  in a different order or simultaneously. Further  in some embodiments  some actions listed in FIG. 6 may be omitted.
[0042] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram that illustrates the user accessing his UID from the centralized database  according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. In a scenario  a user may forget his unique identification number (UID) and may wish to access the number from the centralized database 103. The user sends (701) a request for activation of the service to the service provider 102. The service provider activates the service and sends (702) a response message to the user’s mobile device 101. The user then sends (703) a USSD request message for obtaining his UID. The message may be of the form *121321# and may be sent to 112233. The system may be configured for the codes so that when such a specific request is obtained with the respective code the UID is sent. The USSD request reaches (704) the database provider 104. Further  the UID stored on the database is accessed by the database provider 104 and sent (705) to the service provider 102. The service provider 102 then sends (706) the UID to the user’s mobile device 101. The various actions in method 700 may be performed in the order presented  in a different order or simultaneously. Further  in some embodiments  some actions listed in FIG. 7 may be omitted.
[0043] In an embodiment  the remote terminal 105 can only send request for Identity Data. It cannot update data in the centralized database 103. For updating Identity Data by user  user needs to contact database provider 104 through any web-interface / Customer care etc. The user needs to submit the document copy in support of changes. The mode of interface depends on External database provider.
[0044] In an embodiment  the mobile operators can also have a combined centralized database for all subscribers. In that case  subscriber can submit the updated documents to Mobile service center.
[0045] In an embodiment  the mobile authentication will be helpful in ID proof incase a subscriber forgets to carry his document. This can be used for Identification at various places e.g. railway / Traffic Police / Police / Banks and so on.
[0046] In an embodiment  by accessing the service a person need not carry his important identity document all the time and can get his identity details using mobile service from a centralized database and submit it to the concerned person. He can also take hard copy of identity document anytime with the help of remote terminal. Though the centralized database will contain much information  only required information will be shown to concerned authority.
[0047] Further  the method may be extended to a much greater extent and different fields  example Police Verification  Medical Insurance  Address proof  Railway E- Ticket (identity proof of the traveler)  Driving License proof needed for Traffic Police  in case of accident  this can be used to provide Medical insurance details in Hospitals  address proof for various tasks (e.g. opening Bank account) and so on.
[0048] In an embodiment  the service providers may earn revenues by charging their subscribers for accessing the centralized database. This service may be introduced as a supplementary service.
[0049] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through at least one software program running on at least one hardware device and performing network management functions to control the network elements. The network elements shown in Fig. 1  2 and 3 include blocks which can be at least one of a hardware device  or a combination of hardware device and software module.

[0050] he foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can  by applying current knowledge  readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept  and  therefore  such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Therefore  while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments  those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims as described herein.

CLAIMS:
We Claim 

1. A system for aggregating  authenticating and providing personal identification information of a user by employing a centralized database  said system comprising:
a database provider configured for aggregating and storing user’s personal identification information obtained from a plurality of sources on said centralized database;
receiving a request from a user of a mobile device for accessing said personal identification information stored on said centralized database; sending a unique identification code to said user’s mobile device;
authenticating a remote terminal on obtaining a request for said user’s personal identification information from said remote terminal; and
sending requested personal identification information of said user on successful authentication;
said remote terminal configured for sending a request for said user’s personal identification information to said database provider; receiving said requested information of said user on successful authentication; and displaying said information on a display of said remote terminal.

2. The system as in claim 1  wherein said database provider is configured for sending said unique identification code where said code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by said database provider.

3. The system as in claim 2  wherein said system is configured for linking said generated onetime password with said personal identification document of said user on said centralized database.

4. The system as in claim 1  wherein said database provider is configured for authenticating said remote terminal on obtaining said request from said terminal where said request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of said user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and said user’s UID.

5. The system as in claim 1  wherein said system is configured for aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information  websites.

6. The system as in claim 1  wherein said system is configured for storing said information on said centralized database during registration of said user with a service provider for said service.

7. The system as in claim 1  wherein said personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.

8. A method for aggregating  authenticating and providing personal identification information of a user by employing a centralized database  said method comprising:
aggregating and storing said user’s personal identification information obtained from plurality of sources on said centralized database;
sending a unique identification code to a mobile device of said user on obtaining a request for said user’s personal identification information by a database provider;
authenticating a remote terminal by a database provider on obtaining a request from said remote terminal for said user’s personal identification information; and
sending said user’s personal identification information to said remote terminal for display on successful authentication.

9. The method as in claim 8  wherein said method comprising sending said unique identification code where said code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by said database provider.

10. The method as in claim 9  wherein said method comprising linking said generated onetime password with said personal identification document of said user on said centralized database.

11. The method as in claim 8  wherein said method comprising authenticating said remote terminal on obtaining said request from said terminal where said request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of said user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and said user’s UID.

12. The method as in claim 8  wherein said method comprising aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information  websites.

13. The method as in claim 8  wherein said method comprising storing said information on said centralized database during registration of said user with a service provider for said service.

14. The method as in claim 8  wherein said personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.

15. A remote terminal for displaying personal identification information of a user obtained from a centralized database  said remote terminal configured with at least one means for
sending a request message for accessing said personal identification document to a centralized database;
receiving said personal identification document of said user from said centralized database on authentication; and
displaying said personal identification document of said user on display of said remote terminal.

16. The remote terminal as in claim 15  wherein said terminal is configured for sending a onetime password and mobile number of said user to a centralized database in said request message.

17. The remote terminal as in claim 15  wherein said personal identification document is at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.

18. The remote terminal as in claim 15  wherein said terminal further comprises of a display unit and intelligent module.

19. The remote terminal as in claim 15  wherein said terminal facilitates said user to obtain a hard copy of his personal identification document.

20. A database provider for monitoring user’s personal identification document  said provider configured for
aggregating and storing user’s personal identification information obtained from a plurality of sources on said centralized database;
receiving a request from a user of a mobile device for accessing said personal identification information stored on said centralized database;
sending a unique identification code to said user’s mobile device;
authenticating a remote terminal on obtaining a request for said user’s personal identification information from said remote terminal; and
sending requested personal identification information of said user on successful authentication.

21. The database provider as in claim 20  wherein database provider is configured for sending said unique identification code where said code is a onetime password comprising of letters and numerals generated by said database provider.

22. The database provider as in claim 21  wherein database provider is configured for linking said generated onetime password with said personal identification document of said user on said centralized database.

23. The database provider as in claim 20  wherein database provider is configured for authenticating said remote terminal on obtaining said request from said terminal where said request is at least one of a combination of onetime password and mobile number of said user  combination of one time password and biometric means  combination of one time password and said user’s UID.

24. The database provider as in claim 20  wherein database provider is configured for aggregating information from plurality of sources that include at least one of mobile service provider  governmental agencies  security agencies  user providing information  websites.

25. The database provider as in claim 20  wherein said database provider is configured for storing said information on said centralized database during registration of said user with a service provider for said service.

26. The database provider as in claim 20  wherein said personal identification information comprises at least one of driving license  voter card  PAN card  birth certificate  passport  unique identification card.

31 October 2011

Dr Kalyan Chakravarthy
Patent Agent

ABSTRACT
System and method for personal identification using mobile device is disclosed. The present invention relates to personal identification systems and  more particularly  to employing mobile devices in personal identification systems. The system is provided with a centralized database that is responsible for storing personal ID documents and information related to the user. At a later point in time  when the user would like to access his personal ID he makes a request for the service with his service provider. The service provider then fetches a One Time Password (OTP) for the user and sends it to his mobile device. The user provides this OTP to a remote terminal. The remote terminal authenticates itself at database provider employing the OTP. On authentication  the database provider provides user requested personal ID documents. The personal ID document is then displayed at the display unit of the remote terminal or the mobile device.
FIG. 1