Systems and methods for controlling fingerprint authentication
US10380398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/32
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electronic devices having fingerprint authentication, and methods for controlling a fingerprint authentication on the electronic devices are provided. In one aspect, a method includes acquiring, using a first sensor on the electronic device, a first signal produced by an object positioned in proximity to the electronic device, and acquiring a second signal using a fingerprint sensor on the electronic device. The method also includes controlling a fingerprint authentication on the electronic device based on at least one of the first signal and the second signal.
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