Personal digital asset manager
AssigneePascal's Pocket Corporation
InventorsEdward F. Tuck, David L. Payne, Thomas N. Giaccherini, Michael Keddington, Douglas G. Lockie, Douglas Sallen, James R. Stuart
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a Personal Digital Asset Manager are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention is a miniature electronic device, which functions as a fully-powered personal computer, which stores digital files and content, and which communicates wirelessly with external input and output devices and a network such as the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention may be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped on a belt or incorporated into a pair of glasses.
Claims99
An apparatus comprising:
- a housing;
- a central processing unit means for processing a plurality of digital signals;
- said central processing unit being located generally within said housing;
- a memory means for storing digital information;
- said memory means being coupled to said central processing unit, and being located generally within said housing;
- a biometric means for authenticating the identity of a user;
- said biometric means being coupled to said central processing unit means;
- said biometric means being affixed to said housing;
- a first wireless means for providing a wireless connection to a peripheral device;
- said wireless means being connected to said central processing unit means;
- said peripheral device being located outside of, separate and apart from said housing;
- and
- a second wireless means for providing a wireless connection to a network;
- said second wireless means being connected to said central processing unit means.
A method comprising the steps of:
- providing a personal digital asset manager;
- said personal digital asset manager including
- a central processing unit for processing a plurality of digital signals;
- a memory means for storing digital information;
- said memory means being coupled to said central processing unit;
- a biometric means for authenticating the identity of a user;
- said biometric means being coupled to said central processing unit;
- an UltraSecure means for providing bilateral security;
- said UltraSecure means being connected to said central processor unit;
- and
- a wireless means for providing a wireless link to a peripheral device and to a network;
- said wireless means being connected to said central processing unit;
- providing a remote server;
- and
- communicating over said network between said remote server and said personal digital asset manager.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.