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Fingerprint sensor and token reader and associated methods

  • US 5,920,640 A
  • Filed: 05/16/1997
  • Issued: 07/06/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fingerprint and token sensor system comprising:

  • an array of fingerprint sensing elements for generating signals related to a fingerprint based upon a finger being positioned adjacent said array of fingerprint sensing elements; and

    a token comprising token message means for also causing said array of fingerprint sensing elements to generate signals related to a token message based upon said token being positioned adjacent said array of sensing elements.

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