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Utilizing a touch screen as a biometric device

  • US 9,158,410 B2
  • Filed: 05/16/2013
  • Issued: 10/13/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of authenticating a fingerprint by aggregating samples on a digital touch screen comprising:

  • capturing multiple data samples of a finger swipe across the touch screen, wherein the touch screen is used both for fingerprint recognition and manipulation of a user interface;

    utilizing a processor to aggregate the multiple data samples to form a combined sample fingerprint of the finger; and

    responsive to detecting the combined sample fingerprint matching a predetermined allowed fingerprint, providing a signal indicating the fingerprint is authentic;

    wherein at least one of the multiple data samples is not aggregated based on a detected improper finger wipe.

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