Method and apparatus for accessing touch screen desktop objects via fingerprint recognition
US5420936A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/33
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of manipulating and obtaining access to graphical desktop objects is disclosed. Touch-sensitive fields are provided on a computer display for user selection. Upon selecting one of the fields with a fingertip, a fingerprint therefrom is analyzed and compared to a list of authorized fingerprints. Once the fingerprint passes inspection, the user is granted access to the underlying program.
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