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Optical fingerprint imaging system and array sensor

US10614281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8057
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical fingerprint imaging system and an array sensor are provided. The optical fingerprint imaging system includes: a cover plate, a backlight source, an array sensor disposed between the cover plate and the backlight source, and an optical assembly; the array sensor includes an array of pixels each of which has an opaque region and a nonopaque region, the opaque region includes an photosensitive device for converting an input light into electronic signals, and the nonopaque region is adapted for allowing light from the backlight source passing through, and the optical assembly is adapted for partially blocking the light from the cover plate to the photosensitive device, and is configured with at least one light tunnel between the cover plate and each of the photosensitive devices, wherein the light tunnel allows light passing through in a preset range of direction. Accordingly, the contrast of a fingerprint image obtained is enhanced.

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