To a combined fingerprint acquisition and control device

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PATENT NO 6941001
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09489908

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The present invention combines the functionality of a computer pointing device with a fingerprint authentication system, In the preferred embodiment, by regularly scanning fingerprints acquired from the pointing device touch pad, fingerprint features may be extracted and compared to stored data on authorized users for passive authentication. Furthermore, calculations based upon the acquired fingerprint images and associated features allows the system to determine six degrees of freedom of the finger, allowing the user to control a variety of functions or to manipulate a three-dimensional model or virtual reality system.

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SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED3120 SCOTT BOULEVARD SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Bolle, Rudolf M Bedford Hills, NY 25 2764
Ratha, Nalini K Yorktown Hts., NY 98 1925
Senior, Andrew New York, NY 3 465

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