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Darkfield contamination detection

US10997388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2019
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30168
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method for evaluating a darkfield image for contamination, it is determined whether an object is interacting with a fingerprint sensor. Provided an object is not interacting with the fingerprint sensor, a darkfield candidate image is captured at a fingerprint sensor. The darkfield candidate image is evaluated for contamination. Based on the evaluating, it is determined whether the darkfield candidate image includes contamination.

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