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Embedded active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) fingerprint sensor

US9961178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2016
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments provide a handheld computing device, such as a cellular phone, that includes a fingerprint sensor embedded in the device's display active area. The fingerprint sensor is composed of a series of PIN diodes that are configured to operate in a photo-receiving mode. In various embodiments, the PIN diodes are formed as active matrix organic light emitting diodes (AMOLEDs) at least partially within the gap between pixels in the display active area.

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