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Pointing device with biometric sensor

  • US 6,148,094 A
  • Filed: 09/30/1997
  • Issued: 11/14/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pointing device comprising:

  • an interface for operably communicating with a computer system;

    a base;

    a trackball mounted upon the base;

    an upper section having a left and a right side, said upper section moveably connected to the base such that the trackball is positionable adjacent said left or said right side, said upper section including at least one button formed substantially on a top surface of the upper section; and

    a fingerprint sensor mounted within the upper section and disposed at a location such that when operating said pointing device in a normal manner, a user'"'"'s hand rest naturally in a position to place a finger of the user'"'"'s hand in proximity to and readable by said fingerprint sensor.

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