Patents by Inventor Steven M. Chess

Steven M. Chess 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).

  • Timekeeping Computer System with Image Capture and Quick View
    Publication number: 20110276445
    Abstract: The method and system keeps track of employee time with a timekeeping computer and a camera. The camera captures an image of an employee upon clock-in by the employee. The computer maintains, in its memory, an earlier image of the employee. The employer enters an authenticate employee command, and the system visually displays the time-in image of the employee the clock in time and the earlier stored image of the employee. The system captures an exit image of the employee at clock-out. The employee's exit image and the time and date data is available for viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Steven M. Chess
  • Timekeeping Computer System with Image Capture and Quick View
    Publication number: 20110082777
    Abstract: The method and system keeps track of employee time with a timekeeping computer and a camera. The camera captures an image of an employee upon clock-in by the employee. The computer maintains, in its memory, an earlier image of the employee. The employer enters an authenticate employee command, and the system visually displays the time-in image of the employee the clock in time and the earlier stored image of the employee. The system captures an exit image of the employee at clock-out. The employee's exit image and the time and date data is available for viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Steven M. Chess