Fingerprint sensors and systems incorporating fingerprint sensors
US9280860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/37
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of access control systems and fingerprint sensing systems are disclosed. One or more fingerprints of an authorized person are recorded in a fingerprint database together with a sequence of angular positions. The authorized person may subsequently gain access to a secured item by scanning the authorized person's finger or fingers in accordance with the sequence of angular positions. Various embodiments of fingerprint sensors for determining the angular position of a finger on the sensor are also disclosed.
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