Method and apparatus for accessing touch screen desktop objects via fingerprint recognition

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5420936
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08219427

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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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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONARMONK NY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fitzpatrick, Greg P Rochester, MN 7 582
Haynes, Thomas R Euless, TX 49 1518
Williams, Marvin L Lewisville, TX 76 3725

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