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Biometric Access Redefined

FinPin is a Vienna-based intellectual property company focused on pioneering biometric access solutions. Since 2014, FinPin has been driving innovation in this field, securing a European patent that later resulted in granted patents in both the United States and Canada. The company’s core patent family has been licensed to banks and identity providers across Europe, forming the backbone of a consumer-friendly multi-factor authentication process. FinPin’s founders and investors are united by a strong belief in the strategic importance of identity management and the advancement of European technologies for European enterprises.

The goals of the company

Manage

Manage the business relations with partner companies and applications using FinPin’s biometric access technology,

Protect

Protect and enforce our patented technology against unauthorized use by companies and technologies that infringe upon our intellectual property. 

FinPin's Biometric Access Technology & Patent

FinPin applied for and obtained a European patent EP 2 966 605 B1 on this concept in 2014, which later resulted in U.S. Patent 10,757,573.
 
The patent protects a method for on-demand biometric authentication of a user by means of an authentication service and a mobile terminal connected thereto, for locally authenticating a biometric security feature.

The Concept Behind FinPin

Patented Biometric Access – Smarter, Safer, Password-Free

FinPin’s patented technology transforms traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) by replacing outdated password systems with intuitive, biometric-based access solutions. At the core of this innovation is the user’s personal smartphone, which enables a seamless and secure authentication process by verifying:
 
What the user knows (e.g., a username),
 
What the user has (e.g., their smartphone), and
 
Who the user is (e.g., their biometric identity).
 
This advanced approach empowers businesses and institutions to offer frictionless yet highly secure digital access.

How Our Method Works

Authentication Request

Triggered by an External Application

An internet-based application requests user authentication via a secure connection to the authentication service.

Biometric Prompt on Mobile

Authentication Starts on Your Device

The user’s mobile terminal receives a transaction request and prompts for a biometric input (e.g., fingerprint).

Local Biometric Validation

Private Key Access Only Upon Match

The mobile device locally verifies the biometric input and, if valid, unlocks a private key stored securely on the device.

Secure Signature & Response

Transaction Identifier Is Signed and Sent Back

The transaction identifier is digitally signed using the private key and returned to the authentication service.

Verification & Confirmation

Final Check Before Access is Granted

The authentication service verifies the signature and – if it is authentic – confirms the successful authentication to the external application.

Decentralized Architecture

Scalable and Redundant by Design

Authentication can be handled by multiple redundant services, making the system robust and scalable for a wide range of applications—from websites to IoT.

Our Three Pillars: Mission, Values & Approach

Our Mission

At FinPin, we are dedicated to redefining secure access through advanced biometric technology. Our internationally patented innovations are designed to provide companies, organizations, and individuals with secure, user-friendly solutions for protecting digital services. To enable broad adoption, our technology is available for licensing on local, regional, and global scales—empowering partners to confidently integrate proven biometric multi-factor authentication into their platforms, services, and infrastructures with scalability in mind.

Our Values

Rooted in strong European principles, we champion digital sovereignty by delivering secure, privacy-centric identity management solutions that align with rigorous regional data protection standards such as GDPR. Our technology allows organizations to retain full control over user data and authentication processes, reducing dependence on non-European or non-US providers. By replacing traditional passwords with seamless multi-factor authentication—verifying what users know, have, and are—we provide a privacy-first framework that upholds user rights and ensures data locality.

Our Approach

While embracing a positive and open stance towards collaboration, we uphold integrity and innovation as the foundation of all we do. We rigorously protect our intellectual property to ensure ethical and responsible use of our cutting-edge biometric technologies. Simultaneously, we cultivate transparent and trusting partnerships with like-minded organizations committed to secure, user-centric digital experiences. Together, we drive the development of solutions that meet the highest standards of security and privacy while reinforcing Europe’s technological independence and fostering trust in the digital identity landscape.

The official patent publication

For detailed technical insights into FinPin’s biometric authentication method, you can download the full patent specification here.

This patent outlines our secure, decentralized multi-factor authentication process based on biometric verification and cryptographic signatures.

Patent Licensing Contact

FinPin is dedicated to make its technology available to third parties. 
 
Please contact our patent attorneys to engage with questions regarding licensing or deploying our patent protected biometric access solution.

SONN Patentanwälte GmbH & Co KG

European Patent Attorneys
European Trademark Attorneys
DI Dr.techn. Fabian Stanke

Riemergasse 14
1010 Wien, Austria
T +43 (0) 1-512 84 05
F +43 (0) 1-512 98 05
office@sonn.at
www.sonn.at

Advisory Board

Alexander Koppel

Managing Partner, COPULA VENTURES

Alexander brings decades of experience at the intersection of technology and media, advising leading companies on digital innovation, strategic transformation, and market growth

Florian Randa

Information Security Specialist & Certified ISO Auditor

Florian advises organizations on cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance frameworks, combining hands-on security architecture with accredited auditing credentials.

Markus Gürtler

Chief Information Officer, ORS Group & CEO, Insys Video Technologies

Markus leads innovation in broadcast and streaming infrastructure, with deep expertise in scalable video technologies and digital media systems

Andreas Dörner

CEO and Partner, CNT Management Consulting AG

As CEO of one of Austria’s leading SAP consultancies, Andreas specializes in enterprise IT transformation and operational excellence across industrial

Felix Klopmeier

Managing Partner, Lang & Rahmann

Felix is a legal strategist with a focus on technology, IP, and venture advisory. He supports growth-stage companies and investors with legal structuring and risk management.

Ian Aaron

Chief Executive Officer, Ubicquia LLC

Ian leads Ubicquia, a smart city and utility platform company. With a strong track record in scaling tech ventures, he brings global leadership across telecom and IoT innovation.

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