Patents by Inventor Michael C. Manansala

Michael C. Manansala 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).

  • Chip carrier for fingerprint sensor
    Patent number: 7146029
    Abstract: A carrier for a sweep-type fingerprint sensor and a method of operation are disclosed. The carrier has a recess for receiving and mounting the fingerprint sensor and one or more tactile elements for assisting the user in positioning a finger, and in correctly moving the finger across the sensor being read. In one embodiment the tactile element consists of an oval ridge, or a portion thereof, defining a major axis which is lies in the sweep direction. The tip of the finger is initially positioned in the arcuate portion of the oval ridge and is moved across the sensor, generally along the axis of the oval. The side walls of the ridge assist the user in correctly moving the finger across the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Michael C. Manansala
  • Chip carrier for fingerprint sensor
    Publication number: 20040170307
    Abstract: A carrier for a sweep-type fingerprint sensor and a method of operation are disclosed. The carrier has a recess for receiving and mounting the fingerprint sensor and one or more tactile elements for assisting the user in positioning a finger, and in correctly moving the finger across the sensor being read. In one embodiment the tactile element consists of an oval ridge, or a portion thereof, defining a major axis which is lies in the sweep direction. The tip of the finger is initially positioned in the arcuate portion of the oval ridge and is moved across the sensor, generally along the axis of the oval. The side walls of the ridge assist the user in correctly moving the finger across the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Michael C. Manansala