G06V40/1306

FINGERPRINT SENSING MODULE

In an aspect, a fingerprint sensing module configured to be integrated in a device for biometric authentication of a user of the device is provided. The fingerprint sensing module comprises a fingerprint sensor and a display configured to display information to the user; the display comprising pixel elements being arranged in the display such that the pixel elements do not obscure a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor in which area the fingerprint sensor is being configured to detect a finger of the user.

Sensor and sensor-equipped display device

A sensor is provided and includes a first control line; a first signal line; a first auxiliary line; a first detection electrode; a first detection switch connected to the first detection electrode, the first control line and the first signal line; and a first shielding electrode connected to the first auxiliary line, wherein the first shielding electrode is located to overlap the first signal line via an insulating film.

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor technologies and methods for bi-directional fingerprint sensing

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for ultrasonic fingerprint sensors that are able to be used to detect fingerprints from opposing sides of an apparatus, e.g., a smartphone with screens on both sides of the housing. Some implementations of such sensors may include, for example, two piezoelectric and sensor pixel layer assemblies coupled to a common controller. Other implementations of such sensors may include, for example, a single piezoelectric and sensor pixel assembly coupled with a controller configured to apply a range-gate delay to obtain fingerprint scans from either opposing side of an apparatus. Yet further implementations of such sensors may include acoustic masking layers to spatially filter ultrasonic waves propagating to either side of an apparatus.

Piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducer device with multi-layer etched isolation trench
11577276 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer (PMUT) device includes a layer of piezoelectric material that is activated and sensed by an electrode and a conductive plane layer. The conductive plane layer may be electrically connected to processing circuitry by a via that extends through the piezoelectric layer. One or more isolation trenches extend through the conductive plane layer to isolate the conductive plane layer from other conductive plane layers of adjacent PMUT devices of a PMUT array.

Fingerprint sensor

A fingerprint sensor includes a die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, a plurality of conductive patterns, a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the conductive structures. The conductive patterns are over the die and are electrically connected to the die and the conductive structures. Top surfaces of the conductive patterns are flat. The first dielectric layer is over the die and the encapsulant. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive patterns. The second dielectric layer covers the first dielectric layer and the conductive patterns. The redistribution structure is over the rear surface of the die.

Method for supporting a camera-based environment recognition by a means of transport using road wetness information from a first ultrasonic sensor
11580752 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A method and an apparatus for supporting a camera-based environment recognition by a means of transport using road wetness information from a first ultrasonic sensor. The method includes: recording a first signal representing an environment of the means of transport by the first ultrasonic sensor of the means of transport; recording a second signal representing the environment of the means of transport by a camera of the means of transport; obtaining road wetness information on the basis of the first signal; selecting a predefined set of parameters from a plurality of predefined sets of parameters as a function of the road wetness information; and performing an environment recognition on the basis of the second signal in conjunction with the predefined set of parameters.

Electronic apparatus
11579664 · 2023-02-14 · ·

An electronic apparatus includes a display panel including a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface, a lower panel having an opening portion defined therein, a fingerprint sensor including an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lateral portion, the sensor being in the opening portion with a space from a side wall of the opening portion, and an adhesive portion to bond the fingerprint sensor to the display panel. The adhesive portion includes a first adhesive portion between the rear surface of the display panel and the upper portion of the fingerprint sensor and a second adhesive portion around at least a portion of the lateral portion of the fingerprint sensor, and a minimum width and a minimum thickness of the second adhesive portion are each at least ½ of a thickness of the fingerprint sensor.

Dual-frequency ultrasonic sensor system with frequency splitter
11580204 · 2023-02-14 · ·

An apparatus may include an ultrasonic sensor system having a first layer stack and a second layer stack. The first layer stack may include a first ultrasonic transmitter and the second layer stack may include a second ultrasonic transmitter. The first layer stack and/or the second layer stack may include an ultrasonic receiver. A frequency splitting layer may reside between the first layer stack and the second layer stack.

Display panel and display apparatus

Provided are a display panel and a display apparatus. The display panel includes a back panel, and a fingerprint identification unit, a specular reflection film layer and a touch unit which are disposed on the back panel, wherein the fingerprint identification unit includes a fingerprint identification electrode layer, the touch unit includes a touch electrode layer; and the fingerprint identification electrode layer, the specular reflection film layer and the touch electrode layer are disposed in a same layer.

DETECTION CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20230043448 · 2023-02-09 · ·

A detection circuit includes a first detection terminal, a second detection terminal, a first switch, a second switch, a first capacitor, a second capacitor and an amplifier. The first switch is coupled to the first detection terminal. The second switch is coupled to the second detection terminal. The first capacitor is coupled between the first switch and the second switch. The amplifier includes a first input terminal coupled to the second switch, a second input terminal used to receive an operation signal, and an output terminal used to output an output signal. The second capacitor is coupled between the first input terminal and the output terminal of the amplifier. The first switch and the second switch are turned on alternatively.