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Utilizing force information to improve fingerprint reading

US9104898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2012
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/13
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

For utilizing force information to improve fingerprint reading, a fingerprint scanner generates a digital representation of a fingerprint for a finger in contact with the fingerprint scanner. A pressure sensor is in physical communication with the fingerprint scanner and measures a finger force of the finger.

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