Integrated biometric switch
US9002586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00563
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A user interface is provided. The interface can be used to control an electronic system that is in communication with a vehicle. The interface includes a fingerprint reader, and a push-button switch mounted to the fingerprint reader. The switch is configured to detect a user pressing upon a surface of the fingerprint reader. The interface includes a controller. The controller is configured to detect the user pressing upon the surface of the fingerprint reader using the push-button switch, and, after detecting the user pressing upon the surface of the fingerprint reader, capture fingerprint data of the user using the fingerprint reader.
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