Patents by Inventor Frank M. Gruppuso

Frank M. Gruppuso 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).

  • Intelligent portable interactive personal data system
    Patent number: 4868376
    Abstract: An intelligent portable interactive personal data system is disclosed. A microprocessor with memory is containted with a transaction card-shaped housing. An alphanumeric keypad and alphanumeric display is located on a surface of the housing. At least one port within the housing is provided for the input and output of information. An operating system is stored in the memory to control the operation of the system through the microprocessor. The operating system provides a means for generating a plurality of messages on the display that prompts the user during the operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: SmartCard International Inc.
    Inventors: Arlen R. Lessin, Frank M. Gruppuso, Shelley A. Harrison