System for and method of finger initiated actions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7697729
APP PUB NO 20050169503A1
SERIAL NO

10882787

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A device for and method of performing a task associated with fingerprint data is disclosed. The method comprises reading fingerprint data, matching the read fingerprint data to stored fingerprint data, the stored fingerprint data having an associated task, and performing the task. The associated task is part of a chain of tasks that are automatically executed when the read fingerprint data is matched to the stored fingerprint data. Preferably, at least one task has associated user profile data that is used to perform the task. An electronic device that can be controlled in accordance with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, a telephone, a personal computer, a personal digital assistant, and a remote controlled device.

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  • APPLE INC.;ATRUA TECHNOLOGIES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Frank H San Jose, US 1 116
Howell, Mark J Glendale, US 20 724
Russo, Anthony P New York, US 55 2557
Tsuchiya, Marcia Fremont, US 4 556

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