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Method and apparatus for fingerprint image reconstruction

US8811688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2012
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/0338
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Enhanced accuracy finger position and motion sensors devices, algorithms, and methods are disclosed that can be used in a variety of different applications. The sensors can be used in conjunction with partial fingerprint imagers to produce improved fingerprint scanners. Such improved scanners can use image analysis techniques, such as interpolation between partial fingerprint images to correct for missing data, or discarding redundant partial fingerprint image data, to produce adequate fingerprint images even when the finger has not been applied to the sensor using an optimum technique.

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