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Fingerprint Sensor Equipment

  • US 20080069413A1
  • Filed: 06/18/2004
  • Published: 03/20/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fingerprint sensor element, comprising a fingerprint sensor electrode formed in an upper conducting layer, a lower electrode formed in a lower conducting layer, at least one insulating layer between the upper conducting layer and the lower conducting layer, a charge amplifier having a negative input terminal and a positive input terminal and an output terminal, wherein an upper side of the fingerprint sensor electrode is arranged for facing a finger, and wherein a lower side of the fingerprint sensor electrode is arranged for facing the lower electrode, where the fingerprint sensor electrode and the lower electrode are arranged in such a way that a capacitance is formed between them, wherein the sensor electrode is arranged for being connected to the negative input terminal of the charge amplifier, wherein the lower electrode is arranged for being connected to the output terminal of the charge amplifier.

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