18701091. Electronic Assembly, Apparatus and Method for Detecting User's Fingerprints simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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Electronic Assembly, Apparatus and Method for Detecting User's Fingerprints
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Alexander Hunt of Tygelsjö (SE)
Mohammed Zourob of London (CA)
Andreas Kristensson of Södra Sandby (SE)
Electronic Assembly, Apparatus and Method for Detecting User's Fingerprints - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18701091 titled 'Electronic Assembly, Apparatus and Method for Detecting User's Fingerprints
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes an electronic assembly and method for detecting a user's fingerprints using a touch-sensitive surface and a fingerprint sensor. The system includes two controller circuits to activate the fingerprint sensor and detect the user's finger position and movement on the touch-sensitive surface.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Touch-sensitive surface for user touch registration
- Fingerprint sensor for detecting user fingerprints
- Two controller circuits for activating the sensor and detecting finger position and movement
- Host system for processing information from the controller circuits
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various applications such as secure access control systems, biometric authentication devices, and personal electronic devices.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for secure and convenient fingerprint detection systems for user authentication and access control.
Benefits:
- Enhanced security through fingerprint detection
- Convenient user authentication process
- Reliable and accurate fingerprint recognition
Commercial Applications: The technology can be commercially applied in industries such as cybersecurity, consumer electronics, and biometric security systems, offering enhanced security features and user convenience.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents and research papers on fingerprint sensors, touch-sensitive surfaces, and biometric authentication systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving fingerprint sensor technology, touch-sensitive surfaces, and biometric authentication methods is ongoing to enhance the performance and reliability of such systems.
Questions about Fingerprint Detection Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user authentication processes compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using fingerprint detection technology for user authentication?
Original Abstract Submitted
Electronic assembly and method () for detecting user's fingerprints, comprising a touch-sensitive surface () configured to register user touch; a fingerprint sensor () for detecting user's fingerprints on at least a part of the touch-sensitive surface; a first controller circuit (CU) configured to activate the fingerprint sensor and receive fingerprint information from the fingerprint sensor and a second controller circuit (CU) configured to detect the position and/or movement of a user's finger on () or above () the touch-sensitive surface in response to signals from the touch-sensitive surface. The electronic assembly further comprises a host system (CPU) connected to the first and second controller circuits, where the host system comprises circuitry for processing information received from the first and second controller circuits. The first controller circuit configured to receive information from the second controller circuit related to the current position () and/or movement (v) of the user's finger on or above the touch-sensitive surface and activate a portion () of the fingerprint sensor on which to perform fingerprint reading.
