18380874. FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
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FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Yasuhiko Shinkaji of Yokohama (JP)
Masahiko Yoshiyama of Yokohama (JP)
FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380874 titled 'FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display unit, a fingerprint sensing unit, a readout circuit, and a memory.
- The device displays an image on the display unit.
- The fingerprint sensing unit detects fingerprints, including ridges and valleys, and outputs a fingerprint sensing signal.
- The readout circuit processes the fingerprint sensing signal and compares it with a stored fingerprint signal to determine a match.
- The readout circuit includes various processing units for analyzing and sharpening the fingerprint data.
- The memory is connected to the readout circuit for storing fingerprint data.
Potential Applications: - Security systems - Access control devices - Biometric authentication systems
Problems Solved: - Enhancing security measures - Providing accurate fingerprint recognition - Preventing unauthorized access
Benefits: - Improved security - Convenient and reliable authentication - Enhanced user privacy
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Fingerprint Sensing Technology for Enhanced Security Systems Description: This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as secure access control systems, biometric authentication devices, and other security solutions. The market implications include increased demand for advanced security features in various industries.
Questions about Fingerprint Sensing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve security measures compared to traditional methods? - This technology enhances security by providing accurate and reliable fingerprint recognition, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. 2. What are the potential commercial uses of this advanced fingerprint sensing technology? - The technology can be applied in security systems, access control devices, and biometric authentication systems to enhance security measures and improve user authentication processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes: a display unit which displays an image; a fingerprint sensing unit that senses a fingerprint including a ridge and a valley and outputs a fingerprint sensing signal including a fingerprint image, a readout circuit which generates a fingerprint processing signal based on the fingerprint sensing signal and determines whether the fingerprint processing signal matches a stored fingerprint signal, by comparing the fingerprint processing signal with the stored fingerprint signal, and a memory connected to the readout circuit. The readout circuit includes an area division unit, an estimation unit, a first sharpening processing unit, a second sharpening processing unit, and a processing unit.
