18250464. Fingerprint Enrollment Using Collocation of a User's Touch and a Fingerprint Sensor simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)

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Fingerprint Enrollment Using Collocation of a User's Touch and a Fingerprint Sensor

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Firas Sammoura of Dublin CA (US)

Jean-Marie Bussat of San Jose CA (US)

Fingerprint Enrollment Using Collocation of a User's Touch and a Fingerprint Sensor - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18250464 titled 'Fingerprint Enrollment Using Collocation of a User's Touch and a Fingerprint Sensor

Simplified Explanation

This patent application describes a system for safeguarding a computing device using a fingerprint identification system that utilizes biometric data. The system includes a fingerprint sensor that is used during the enrollment process to collect the user's fingerprint data, such as from their thumb, finger, palm, etc. The system guides the user to complete the enrollment process by combining their touch (e.g., a thumb-tap) with the location of the fingerprint sensor, making it easier and requiring fewer thumb-taps. This improves the user experience while maintaining biometric security.

  • The patent application describes a system for safeguarding a computing device using a fingerprint identification system.
  • The system includes a fingerprint sensor used during the enrollment process to collect the user's biometric data.
  • The biometric data can include fingerprint data from various parts of the user's hand, such as the thumb, finger, palm, etc.
  • The system guides the user to complete the enrollment process by combining their touch (e.g., a thumb-tap) with the location of the fingerprint sensor.
  • This combination of touch and sensor location makes the enrollment process easier and requires fewer thumb-taps.
  • The techniques described in the patent application improve the user experience while maintaining biometric security.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied to any computing device that requires user authentication, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.
  • It can be used in various industries where secure access to devices is crucial, such as banking, healthcare, government, etc.
  • This technology can also be integrated into physical access control systems, providing secure entry to buildings or restricted areas.

Problems Solved

  • Simplifies the enrollment process for fingerprint identification systems, making it more user-friendly.
  • Reduces the number of thumb-taps required during the enrollment process, improving efficiency.
  • Enhances the overall user experience by providing guidance and ease of use.
  • Maintains biometric security while improving the enrollment process.

Benefits

  • Improved user experience: The combination of touch and sensor location makes the enrollment process easier and more intuitive for users.
  • Enhanced security: Biometric data, such as fingerprints, provides a high level of security for device authentication.
  • Efficiency: The system reduces the number of thumb-taps required during the enrollment process, saving time and effort for users.
  • Versatility: The system can collect biometric data from various parts of the hand, allowing for flexibility in user authentication.


Original Abstract Submitted

This disclosure describes apparatuses, methods, and techniques for enabling a user to safeguard a computing device with a fingerprint identification system by using biometric data. The fingerprint identification system includes a fingerprint sensor used during an enrollment process of the user's biometric data. The biometric data may include fingerprint data from the user's thumb, finger, a plurality of fingers, palm, and so forth. The computing device uses a collocation of a user's touch, for example, a thumb-tap, and a fingerprint sensor's location to guide the user to complete the enrollment process of a full fingerprint with ease and with fewer thumb-taps. Consequently, the techniques enable biometric security with an enrollment process having a good user experience.