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Biometric object sensor and method

US9137438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2013
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/611
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A biometric image sensor system and method is disclosed which may comprise a first light source having a first wavelength λ1, a second light source having a second wavelength λ2, a photodetector configured and positioned to receive light of the first wavelength λ1 and light of the second wavelength λ2 reflecting from a biometric object being imaged and to produce a first output indicative of the amount of reflectance of the light of the first wavelength λ1 and a second output indicative of the amount of reflectance of the light of the second wavelength λ2, and a computing device configured to compare the difference between the first output and the second output with an authenticity threshold.

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