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Fingerprint input module

US8204283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2009
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/1324
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fingerprint input module includes at least one prism sheet, an image-capturing unit, and a planar light source. The prism sheet has a micro-prism array. The image-capturing unit has a lens. The planar light source is disposed between the prism sheet and the image-capturing unit, and has a through hole in optical alignment with the lens for passage of light from the micro-prism array to the lens.

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