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Samsung Files Patent for Advanced Fingerprint Sensor Control Technology

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office has received an application for a US Patent titled "METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY FOR FINGERPRINT SENSOR, FINGERPRINT PROCESSING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME" from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The patent application, filed under number 20150127965, was published on May 07, 2015. The inventors, Hong, Choi, Yoon, Park, Jung, and Shin, have developed a method for controlling power supply to a fingerprint sensor, which includes receiving sensor data, determining whether it is a fingerprint form of data, and if not, allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patent application describes a method for controlling power supply to a fingerprint sensor, which is a critical component in biometric authentication systems.
  • The method involves receiving sensor data from the fingerprint sensor, determining whether it is a fingerprint form of data, and adjusting the power supply accordingly.
  • If the received data is not a fingerprint form of data, or if the amount of change in the sensor data is less than a predetermined value, the fingerprint sensor is allowed to enter a power saving mode, which conserves energy and prolongs the sensor's lifespan.
  • The patent application also covers a fingerprint processing device and an electronic device that performs this method, demonstrating Samsung's commitment to advancing fingerprint recognition technology.
  • The inventors, Hong, Choi, Yoon, Park, Jung, and Shin, have developed a solution that balances energy efficiency with sensor performance, paving the way for more secure and convenient biometric authentication in various applications.

Statistics:

  • The patent application number is 20150127965.
  • The patent was published on May 07, 2015.
  • The inventors hail from Korea, specifically from Gyeonggi-do and Seoul.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is the assignee of the patent application.

Sources:

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's abstract for patent application 20150127965

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