Patents by Inventor Kin Yeung LEE

Kin Yeung LEE 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).

  • Headset with fingerprint authentication
    Patent number: 11216547
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein provide a “dual-mode” headset that is equipped with a fingerprint authentication apparatus. The headset can be coupled to an electronic device, such as personal computers (PCs) and tablets, and functions as a typical audio accessory to receive sound. In addition, by means of the associated fingerprint authentication apparatus, the headset also facilitates the user to log in his/her own account on that device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas J-C Schmitt, Andrew David Peterson, Kin Yeung Lee
  • HEADSET WITH FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION
    Publication number: 20200159897
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein provide a “dual-mode” headset that is equipped with a fingerprint authentication apparatus. The headset can be coupled to an electronic device, such as personal computers (PCs) and tablets, and functions as a typical audio accessory to receive sound. In addition, by means of the associated fingerprint authentication apparatus, the headset also facilitates the user to log in his/her own account on that device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas J-C SCHMITT, Andrew David PETERSON, Kin Yeung LEE