Computer peripheral devices; electronic digital signature capturing pads; computer whiteboards; electronic digital fingerprint scanners; reader pads; tablet computers; electronic pens; computer software for acquisition and authentication of user input, namely, biometric input, in electronic transactions and communications; computer software for acquisition and authentication and encryption of user input, namely, biometric input; computer software for acquisition and authentication of user input, namely, biometric input, for use in personal computers, computer networks, computer applications and applications over the internet; computer software for acquisition and authentication of user input, namely, biometric input, and such software can be integrated into other computer software applications; electronic signature software for use by businesses for capturing and processing electronic signatures; electronic signature pads for use by businesses for capturing electronic signatures; electronic signature tablets for use by businesses for capturing electronic signatures.;