Patents Assigned to Digital Persona
  • Configurable multi-function touchpad device
    Patent number: 6950539
    Abstract: A touchpad device comprised of a detection array having a detection surface, wherein the detection surface is configured to receive a fingerprint image. Additionally, a processing device is provided to receive the fingerprint image or image data from the detection array. The processing device configures the touchpad device to operate as a pointer control device or a fingerprint recognition device based upon parameters associated with the fingerprint image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Digital Persona
    Inventors: Vance C. Bjorn, Serge J. Belongie