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Fingerprint acquisition system and method using force measurements

US8310372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of optimizing performance of a fingerprint sensor includes determining whether a force applied to a sensing portion of the sensor is within an optimal force range for the fingerprint sensor and capturing at least one fingerprint image with the fingerprint sensor after the applied force is in the optimal force range.

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