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Method and device for reducing smear in a rolled fingerprint image

US5748766A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/32
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fingerprint image capture system reduces tip smear by ceasing to update a data array characteristic of the rolled fingerprint image behind an advancing freeze column at least about half way from the trailing edge to the leading edge of a finger contact strip.

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