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Instruction and/or an identification input unit

  • US 6,298,147 B1
  • Filed: 11/08/1999
  • Issued: 10/02/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/01/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An identification unit comprising:

  • a touchpad configured for receiving a finger traced input from a user;

    a storage device configured for storing an identifier library, said library including at least one identifier pattern, each said identifier pattern substantially uniquely identifying a user; and

    a recognizer adapted to;

    attempt to recognize the configuration of said finger traced input as an identifier pattern configuration;

    compare said recognized configuration of said finger traced input with said at least one identifier pattern from said library for a match therebetween; and

    provide an authorization signal when said match is detected.

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