Patents by Inventor Frank H. Chen

Frank H. Chen 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).

  • System for and method of finger initiated actions
    Patent number: 7697729
    Abstract: A device for and method of performing a task associated with fingerprint data is disclosed. The method comprises reading fingerprint data, matching the read fingerprint data to stored fingerprint data, the stored fingerprint data having an associated task, and performing the task. The associated task is part of a chain of tasks that are automatically executed when the read fingerprint data is matched to the stored fingerprint data. Preferably, at least one task has associated user profile data that is used to perform the task. An electronic device that can be controlled in accordance with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, a telephone, a personal computer, a personal digital assistant, and a remote controlled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: AuthenTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Howell, Anthony P. Russo, Marcia Tsuchiya, Frank H. Chen