Patents by Inventor Masayasu Goto

Masayasu Goto 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).

  • Computers having a biometric authentication device
    Patent number: 8250387
    Abstract: A portable computer having a biometric authentication device is disclosed. The portable computer also includes a processor, a power supply unit having a first power system and a second power system, a power control circuit for controlling the power supply unit, and a start-up button for generating a startup signal for starting the portable computer. The biometric authentication device sends a power request signal to the power control circuit to activate the second power system upon a detection of a human user in a state where the second power system is deactivated and electric power is being supplied by the first power system. The biometric authentication device can perform an authentication operation while receiving electric power from the second power system, and the power control circuit causes the portable computer to transition to a power-on state in response to an authentication success by the biometric authentication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasumichi Tsukamoto, Mitsuhiro Yamazaki, Masayasu Goto
  • Backlighting for Computer Fingerprint Reader
    Publication number: 20100245082
    Abstract: A fingerprint reader (FPR) on a computer is illuminated when an operational context of the computer renders the FPR useful for receiving tactile input from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Mark Evan Cohen, Adam Miles Smith, Joseph Michael Pennisi, Masayasu Goto, Yasumichi Tsukamoto
  • Computers Having a Biometric Authentication Device
    Publication number: 20100153752
    Abstract: A portable computer having a biometric authentication device is disclosed. The portable computer also includes a processor, a power supply unit having a first power system and a second power system, a power control circuit for controlling the power supply unit, and a start-up button for generating a startup signal for starting the portable computer. The biometric authentication device sends a power request signal to the power control circuit to activate the second power system upon a detection of a human user in a state where the second power system is deactivated and electric power is being supplied by the first power system. The biometric authentication device can perform an authentication operation while receiving electric power from the second power system, and the power control circuit causes the portable computer to transition to a power-on state in response to an authentication success by the biometric authentication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Yasumichi Tsukamoto, Mitsuhiro Yamazaki, Masayasu Goto