USER AUTHENTICATION BIOMETRICS IN MOBILE DEVICES
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1. A method of biometric authentication, comprising:
- presenting an image on a display device indicating an area for a user to touch;
obtaining partial fingerprint data from at least a partial finger touch in the area, the partial fingerprint data corresponding to a touching portion of a finger or a thumb;
comparing the partial fingerprint data with master fingerprint data of a rightful user; and
determining, based at least in part on the comparing process, whether to invoke a function.
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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.
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63 Claims
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1. A method of biometric authentication, comprising:
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presenting an image on a display device indicating an area for a user to touch; obtaining partial fingerprint data from at least a partial finger touch in the area, the partial fingerprint data corresponding to a touching portion of a finger or a thumb; comparing the partial fingerprint data with master fingerprint data of a rightful user; and determining, based at least in part on the comparing process, whether to invoke a function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16)
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22. A non-transitory medium having software stored thereon, the software including instructions for controlling at least one apparatus to:
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present an image indicating an area for a user to touch; obtain partial fingerprint data from at least a partial finger touch in the area, the partial fingerprint data corresponding to a touching portion of a finger or a thumb; compare the partial fingerprint data with master fingerprint data of a rightful user; and determine, based at least in part on the comparing process, whether to invoke a function. - View Dependent Claims (23, 27, 28)
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29. An apparatus, comprising:
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a display; a fingerprint acquisition system; and a control system capable of; controlling the display to present an image indicating an area for a user to touch; controlling the fingerprint acquisition system to obtain partial fingerprint data from at least a partial finger touch in the area, the partial fingerprint data corresponding to a touching portion of a finger or a thumb; comparing the partial fingerprint data with master fingerprint data of a rightful user; and determining, based at least in part on the comparing process, whether to invoke a function. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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48. A method of biometric authorization, comprising:
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presenting one or more icons on a display; receiving an indication that a user is interacting with at least one of the icons presented; acquiring biometric information from a digit, during the user interaction with the icon, when the digit is positioned in a fingerprinting sensing area; and invoking a function based, at least in part, on the acquired biometric information. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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60. An apparatus, comprising:
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a display; a fingerprint acquisition system; and a control system capable of; controlling the display to present an image indicating an area for a user to touch; obtaining, via the fingerprint acquisition system, partial fingerprint data from at least a partial finger touch in the area, the partial fingerprint data corresponding to a touching portion of a finger or a thumb; comparing the partial fingerprint data with master fingerprint data of a rightful user; and determining, based at least in part on the comparing process, whether to authorize a transaction, start a personalized application, or unlock the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (61, 62)
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