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EP0593386A2
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Method and apparatus for accessing touch screen desktop objects via fingerprint recognition
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1993-09-21
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-09-21
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Greg P. Fitzpatrick
- 👤 Thomas R. Haynes
- 👤 Marvin L. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:46
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G06F21/32; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/30; G07C9/32; G07C9/33; G07C9/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of obtaining access to a computer system, comprising the steps of: linking a recognition device to the system; and allowing access to the system based upon an acceptable response provided by a user to said recognition device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of Claim 1, wherein said step of linking comprises: installing a fingerprint recognition device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of Claim 1, further comprising the step of: locking the system after a predetermined amount of time has lapsed without any user interaction.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of manipulating data availability on a computer system, comprising the steps of: selecting a touch screen field displayed on the system with a user's fingertip; comparing a fingerprint from said fingertip with an access table containing representations of fingerprints authorized access to said field; and granting access if said fingerprint matches one of said fingerprints authorized access.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of Claim 4, wherein said step of selecting a field comprises: selecting a graphical object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of Claim 4, wherein said step of selecting a field comprises: selecting a textual field.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
40 words
A device for granting access to a computer system, comprising: means for linking a recognition device to the system; and means for allowing access to the system based upon an acceptable response provided by a user to said recognition device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of Claim 7, wherein said means for linking comprises: a fingerprint recognition device; an analog-digital converter; and a touch driver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of Claim 7, wherein said means for allowing access comprises: means for indicating a selected data field; and means for comparing a user response to an acceptable response for said data field.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of Claim 9, wherein said means for indicating a selected data field comprises: a graphical user interface; and an application.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of Claim 10, wherein said means for comparing comprises: a fingerprint analyzer; and an access grantor.
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