Patents by Inventor E. Addison Seeley

E. Addison Seeley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Software licensing and distribution systems and methods employing biometric sample authentication
    Patent number: 6615191
    Abstract: Software validation and distribution methods and apparatus are disclosed. These can include storing biometric identification information received from a customer in a customer storage area, receiving a biometric identification signal in response to customer interaction with a biometric interface, and detecting a match between the biometric identification signal and the identification information stored in the customer storage area. The customer can then be permitted to use the software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: E. Addison Seeley