公开(公告)号：US09747428B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14169007

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Robert Scott Tartz ,  Richard Oliver Farley ,  John Keith Schneider ,  Virginia Walker Keating

IPC: G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83

CPC classification number: G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward providing ongoing authentication using biometric data. Fingerprints and/or other biometric data can be captured during the normal use of an electronic device, such as typing on a keyboard, and compared with associated reference biometrics to provide ongoing authentication to an application while the electronic device is being used. Comparison results may further be combined with additional physiological or behavioral biometrics to determine a level of authentication encompassing multiple biometric inputs and/or types.

公开(公告)号：US09726755B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14863114

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Jack Conway Kitchens, II ,  John Keith Schneider ,  Stephen Michael Gojevic ,  Timothy Alan Dickinson ,  Philip John Schneider ,  Evan Breloff ,  Evan Robert Hildreth

IPC: G01S7/539 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/539 ,  G06K9/00107 ,  G06K9/0012 ,  G06K9/00899

Abstract: Methods and systems of determining whether an object is alive, and therefore part of a live individual, are described. An object having an outer surface (e.g. a friction-ridge surface of a finger) and internal parts (e.g. tissue layer, papillae, blood vessels, fat, muscle, nail and bone) is scanned by a system having a transmitter, receiver and computer. One such system has a substantially planar piezoelectric transmit-layer, an ultrasonic receiver array having a plurality of receivers, and a platen. The transmit layer is caused to produce an ultrasound plane-wave traveling toward the object residing on the platen. Using the ultrasonic receiver, ultrasonic energy that has been reflected from the object is detected. The detected ultrasonic energy is analyzed to provide an analysis result, and the analysis result is compared to a template. A determination is made as to whether the analysis result and the template are similar, and the object is declared to be alive if the analysis result is determined to be similar to the template.

公开(公告)号：US20170199610A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15469409

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Jack Conway Kitchens, II ,  John Keith Schneider ,  David William Burns ,  Suryaprakash Ganti

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G01S7/52085 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F2201/52 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/6293 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A display array is disclosed. The multifunctional pixel may include a plurality of multifunctional pixels. Each multifunctional pixel can include a red display area, a green display area, and a blue display area, as well as at least one sensor selected from the following sensor types: an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The blue display area can be smaller than the red display area, or smaller than the green display area, in each of the plurality of multifunctional pixels.

公开(公告)号：US09699396B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US15191360

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： John Keith Schneider ,  Jack Conway Kitchens, II

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  G01R15/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H04N5/3745 ,  G01R15/16 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0008 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14643

Abstract: An imaging system disposed on a TFT array employing a capacitance input sensing stage into a diode peak detecting circuit used as a single pixel on a semiconductor or TFT array that is capable of accessing the generated charge across the capacitor, peak detecting it, amplifying it and then distributing it to an external system via row and column addressing. The resulting imaging system is suitable for fingerprint imaging or as a computer touchpad input device.

公开(公告)号：US20170090024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15253387

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Jack Conway Kitchens, II ,  John Keith Schneider ,  Stephen Michael Gojevic ,  Philip John Schneider ,  Evan Michael Breloff ,  Ashish Hinger ,  David William Burns ,  Muhammed Ibrahim Sezan

IPC: G01S7/539 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S15/89

CPC classification number: G06K9/00885 ,  A61B5/1172 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B8/0858 ,  A61B8/5223 ,  A61B8/54 ,  G01S7/52036 ,  G01S7/52061 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/2009 ,  G06K2009/00932

Abstract: An apparatus may include an ultrasonic sensor array and a control system. The control system may be configured to acquire first image data generated by the ultrasonic sensor array corresponding to at least one first reflected ultrasonic wave received by at least a portion of the ultrasonic sensor array from a target object during a first acquisition time window. The control system may be configured to acquire second image data generated by the ultrasonic sensor array corresponding to at least one second reflected ultrasonic wave received by at least a portion of the ultrasonic sensor array from the target object during a second acquisition time window that is longer than the first acquisition time window. The control system may further be configured to initiate an authentication process based on the first image data and the second image data.

公开(公告)号：US09494995B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14137474

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Qualcomm Incorporated

Inventor： Jack Conway Kitchens, II ,  John Keith Schneider ,  David William Burns ,  Suryaprakash Ganti

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G01S7/52 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G01S7/52085 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F2201/52 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/6293 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A method is disclosed, including detecting a signal representative of an object with a piezoelectric device. A display is powered up from a sleep mode based upon the detected signal. The display can be powered up based upon a comparison of the signal to a threshold value. The threshold value can be a predetermined value or based upon a previous signal detected by the piezoelectric device or a previous signal detected by the piezoelectric device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法，包括用压电装置检测表示物体的信号。 基于检测到的信号，显示器从休眠模式被加电。 可以基于信号与阈值的比较来对显示器进行加电。 阈值可以是预定值，或者基于由压电器件检测到的先前信号或由压电器件检测到的先前信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160232398A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15133111

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： John Keith Schneider ,  Jack C. Kitchens

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00053 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/0002

Abstract: A biometric scanner having a sensor and an array of conductive strands is disclosed. The sensor has at least one sensor electrode, and that sensor electrode may be a capacitance sensor, an electric field sensor, or an electroluminescent sensor. The array may have an electrical insulating material between adjacent ones of the conductive strands. The array serves to protect the sensor, and conduct through the array information about the electrical characteristics of a biometric object.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有传感器和导电股线阵列的生物计量扫描器。 传感器具有至少一个传感器电极，传感器电极可以是电容传感器，电场传感器或电致发光传感器。 阵列可以在相邻的导电线之间具有电绝缘材料。 该阵列用于保护传感器，并通过阵列信息传导生物特征物体的电气特性。

公开(公告)号：US20160063300A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14474160

申请日：2014-08-31

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Eliza Yingzi Du ,  Ming Yu Chen ,  Esra Vural ,  Kwokleung Chan ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  John Keith Schneider ,  David William Burns

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00033 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00067 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/0012

Abstract: A fingerprint sensing apparatus includes a fingerprint sensor system and a control system capable of receiving fingerprint sensor data from the fingerprint sensor system. The control system may determine, according to the fingerprint sensor data, whether an object is positioned proximate a portion of the fingerprint sensor system. If the control system determines that an object is positioned proximate the portion of the fingerprint sensor system, the control system may determine whether the object is a finger or a non-finger object. The control system may determine whether the fingerprint sensor data includes fingerprint image information of at least an image quality threshold.

Abstract translation: 指纹感测装置包括指纹传感器系统和能够从指纹传感器系统接收指纹传感器数据的控制系统。 控制系统可以根据指纹传​​感器数据确定物体是否位于指纹传感器系统的一部分附近。 如果控制系统确定对象位于指纹传感器系统的部分附近，则控制系统可以确定对象是手指还是非手指对象。 控制系统可以确定指纹传感器数据是否包括至少图像质量阈值的指纹图像信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160063294A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14474164

申请日：2014-08-31

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Eliza Yingzi Du ,  Ming Yu Chen ,  Esra Vural ,  Kwokleung Chan ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  John Keith Schneider ,  David William Burns

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00033 ,  G06K9/00067

Abstract: A fingerprint sensing apparatus may include a fingerprint sensor system and a control system. The fingerprint sensor system may include an ultrasonic sensor array. The control system may be capable of receiving fingerprint sensor data from the fingerprint sensor system and of determining whether an object is positioned proximate a portion of the fingerprint sensor system. The control system may be capable of determining an acoustic impedance of at least a portion of an object that is positioned proximate the fingerprint sensor system. The control system may be capable of determining whether the acoustic impedance is within an acoustic impedance range corresponding to that of skin and of determining, based at least in part on the acoustic impedance, whether the object is a finger.

Abstract translation: 指纹感测装置可以包括指纹传感器系统和控制系统。 指纹传感器系统可以包括超声波传感器阵列。 控制系统可能能够从指纹传感器系统接收指纹传感器数据，并且确定物体是否位于指纹传感器系统的一部分附近。 控制系统可以能够确定位于指纹传感器系统附近的物体的至少一部分的声阻抗。 控制系统可以能够确定声阻抗是否在对应于皮肤阻抗的声阻抗范围内，并且至少部分地基于声阻抗来确定对象是手指。

公开(公告)号：US20140359757A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14178156

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Muhammed Ibrahim Sezan ,  David C. Bartnik ,  David William Burns ,  Jack Conway Kitchens, II ,  Leonard C. Pratt ,  John Keith Schneider ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  Yair Karmi

IPC: G06F21/32

CPC classification number: G06F21/32 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06K9/0002

Abstract: An authentication process may involve presenting an image on a display device, such as an icon associated with an application, indicating an area for a user to touch. At least partial fingerprint data may be obtained during one or more finger taps or touches in the area. Based on a comparison of the partial fingerprint data and master fingerprint data of the rightful user, a control system may determine whether to invoke a function. Invoking the function may involve authorizing a commercial transaction or unlocking the display device. In some implementations, determining whether to invoke the function may be based on a level of security.

Abstract translation: 认证过程可以涉及在显示设备上呈现图像，诸如与应用相关联的图标，指示用户触摸的区域。 在该区域中的一个或多个手指抽头或触摸期间可以获得至少部分指纹数据。 基于合法用户的部分指纹数据和主指纹数据的比较，控制系统可以确定是否调用功能。 调用该功能可能涉及授权商业交易或解锁显示设备。 在一些实现中，确定是否调用该功能可以基于安全级别。