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Fingerprint detection circuit and electronic device

US10346664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2016
Grant dateJul 9, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/1376
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fingerprint detection circuit and an electronic device are provided. The fingerprint detection circuit is configured to apply an excitation signal to a finger so as to generate finger capacitors, and the fingerprint detection circuit includes: a signal amplifier having a negative input terminal connected with one of the finger capacitors, a positive input terminal connected with a ground terminal, and an output terminal to output an output voltage according to a capacitance value of the one of the finger capacitors; a capacitor connected between the negative terminal and the output terminal of the signal amplifier; a rheostat; and a switch unit connected with the rheostat in series and configured to control the rheostat to be connected with the capacitor in parallel, such that the output voltage has a non-linear relationship with the capacitance value of the one of the finger capacitors.

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