Patent ID: 6181328
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method in a data-processing system having a touch-sensitive display unit wherein touch-sensitive icons displayed within said touch-sensitive display unit may be calibrated according to physical characteristics associated with a particular user, comprising the steps of:displaying touch-sensitive icons within a touch-sensitive display unit, such that upon activation by a user, said touch-sensitive icons initiate data-processing operations;prompting a user to enter a particular sequence of data utilizing said touch-sensitive icons;analyzing physical characteristics associated with said user while said user is entering said particular sequence of data utilizing said touch-sensitive icons, said physical characteristics comprising a fingerprint heat signature and/or a fingerprint sound wave signature; andin response to analyzing said physical characteristics, configuring said touch-sensitive icons such that the sensitivity of said touch-sensitive display may be raised or lowered according to said physical characteristics associated with said user.