Abstract: A device and method for selecting functions based on intrinsic finger features that includes a finger features database storing finger features and corresponding functions. The device further includes a finger feature sensor, an identification engine and a response or actuation engine. The identification engine matches the feature with stored features. The response engine then identifies a function in the table corresponding to a matched feature. The response engine can then forward an instruction corresponding to the identified function to a device for execution. The device and method also provides for user identification and authorization of executing functions or commands.

Abstract: A system for selecting functions based on a finger feature includes a finger features database storing finger feature and corresponding functions. The system further includes a finger feature sensor, an identification engine and a response engine. The sensor measures a finger feature. The identification engine matches the finger feature with stored features. The response engine then identifies a function in the table corresponding to a matched finger feature. The response engine can then forward an instruction corresponding to the identified function to a device for execution.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method that increases the functionality of input devices and control panels. A dependent relationship between n functions and n fingertips is associated with an input sensor. Including different motions for each fingertip could extend this dependent relationship and further increase functionality. A user selects only one of his/her fingertips, which then activates the input sensor (through on/off activation and/or motion). The selected fingertip is the only fingertip that is required to activate the input sensor, thereby allowing the input sensor to be arbitrary small. An imaging means is included to identify which fingertip activates the input sensor. Imaging means requires the acquisition of at least one image of a part of the user's hand large enough to identify the selected fingertip activating the input sensor. A processing means is included to determine from data of the input sensor and acquired images which function is selected.

Abstract: A system for selecting functions based on a finger-type-mechanism feature comprises a finger-type-mechanism features database storing finger-type-mechanism features and corresponding functions. The system further comprises a finger-type-mechanism feature sensor, an identification engine and a response engine. The sensor measures a finger-type-mechanism features. The identification engine matches the feature with stored features. The response engine then identifies a function in the table corresponding to a matched feature. The response engine can then forward an instruction corresponding to the identified function to a device for execution.