公开(公告)号：US09613246B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14487253

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Giovanni Gozzini ,  Matthew E. Last ,  Brian Michael King ,  Marduke Yousefpor

IPC: H01L41/22 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H01L41/25

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  H01L41/0825 ,  H01L41/25

Abstract: An ultrasonic biometric scanner includes an ultrasonic multiple scan element array with multiple scan elements. The array includes piezoelectric material such as lead zirconate titanate or polyvinylidene difluoride with a first electrode on a first surface and a second electrode on a second, opposite surface. At least one of the first electrode or the second electrode include multiple electrodes wherein the number of the multiple electrodes corresponds to a number of the multiple scan elements. A substrate is electrically coupled to the second electrode and/or the first electrode. A cover may be positioned over the first electrode. The cover has an acoustic impedance matching ultrasonic signals emitted by the piezoelectric material.

公开(公告)号：US20170053151A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15239455

申请日：2016-08-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mohammad Yeke Yazandoost ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Brian Michael King ,  Marcus Yip ,  Marduke Yousefpor ,  Ehsan Khajeh ,  Aaron Tucker

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B5/1172

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  A61B5/1172 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B8/00 ,  B06B1/0207

Abstract: An acoustic imaging system includes multiple transducers disposed to circumscribe a portion of substrate. An acoustic imaging system also includes a controller and an image resolver. The transducers convert electrical signals into mechanical energy and/or mechanical energy into electrical signals. The controller is adapted to apply an electrical signal to the transducers which, in response, induce a mechanical wave, such as a surface wave, into the circumscribed portion. The controller is also adapted to receive electrical signals from the transducers. The image resolver uses the electrical signals received by the controller in order to construct an image of an object in physical contact with the substrate.

Abstract translation: 声学成像系统包括多个换能器，其设置成外接一部分基底。 声学成像系统还包括控制器和图像解析器。 传感器将电信号转换为机械能和/或机械能转换为电信号。 控制器适于将电信号施加到换能器，换能器作为响应将诸如表面波的机械波引入外接部分。 控制器还适于从换能器接收电信号。 图像解析器使用由控制器接收的电信号，以构建与基板物理接触的物体的图像。

公开(公告)号：US09390307B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13886592

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gordon S. Franza ,  Gregory T. Minteer ,  Jerry G. Dooley ,  Patrick J. Landy ,  Dale R. Setlak ,  Giovanni Gozzini

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/03 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03G3/30

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/03 ,  H03G3/3084

Abstract: A finger biometric sensing device may include an array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes and a gain stage coupled to the array of finger biometric sensing pixel electrodes. The finger biometric sensing device may also include error compensation circuitry that may include a memory capable of storing error compensation data. The error correction circuitry may also include a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) cooperating with the memory and coupled to the gain stage and capable of compensating for at least one error based upon the stored error compensation data.

Abstract translation: 手指生物特征检测装置可以包括手指生物测定感测像素电极的阵列和与手指生物特征感测像素电极阵列耦合的增益级。 手指生物特征感测装置还可以包括误差补偿电路，其可以包括能够存储误差补偿数据的存储器。 误差校正电路还可以包括与存储器协作并耦合到增益级的数模转换器（DAC），并能够基于所存储的误差补偿数据补偿至少一个误差。

公开(公告)号：US09298966B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13960062

申请日：2013-08-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dale R Setlak ,  Martin Subert ,  Ondrej Konopka ,  Petr Kohout ,  Pavel Mrazek ,  Giovanni Gozzini

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T5/003 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/0002

Abstract: An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor that includes an array of electric field sensing pixels and image data output circuitry coupled thereto and capable of processing the image data from each of sub-arrays of the array of electric field sensing pixels. The electronic device may also include a dielectric layer over the array of electric field sensing pixels and causing electric field diffusion so that the image data output circuitry generates image data corresponding to a blurred finger image. The electronic device also includes deblurring circuitry coupled to the image data output circuitry and capable of processing the image data from each of the plurality of sub-arrays of the array of electric field sensing pixels to produce processed image data representative of a deblurred finger image.

公开(公告)号：US09235283B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13959983

申请日：2013-08-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dale R Setlak ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Martin Subert ,  Petr Kohout ,  Pavel Mrazek

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G06K9/00033 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor that may include an array of electric field sensing pixels and image data output circuitry coupled thereto. The electronic device may also include a dielectric layer over the array of electric field sensing pixels and causing electric field diffusion so that the image data output circuitry generates image data corresponding to a blurred finger image. The electronic device may also include deblurring circuitry coupled to the image data output circuitry and capable of processing the image data to produce processed image data representative of a deblurred finger image.

公开(公告)号：US20150023571A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13948097

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Giovanni Gozzini ,  Craig A. Marciniak ,  William M. Vieta ,  Pavel Mrazek ,  Ondrej Konopka

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00067

Abstract: A processing channel is operatively connected to a biometric device. The processing channel includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) connected to at least one of an amplifier and an offset circuit. Biometric signals representing captured biometric data, such as a fingerprint image, are controllably fitted into an input range of the ADC. The ADC input range can include one or more removed ranges and one or more adjustable allowed input ranges. One or more channel parameters are adjusted until a desired number of biometric signals are included in the one or more removed ranges.

Abstract translation: 处理通道可操作地连接到生物测定装置。 处理通道包括连接到放大器和偏移电路中的至少一个的模拟 - 数字转换器（ADC）。 表示捕获的生物特征数据（例如指纹图像）的生物特征信号被可控地拟合到ADC的输入范围中。 ADC输入范围可以包括一个或多个移除的范围和一个或多个可调允许的输入范围。 调整一个或多个通道参数，直到在所述一个或多个移除的范围中包括所需数量的生物特征信号。

公开(公告)号：US08569875B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13767141

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: Apple, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Henry Bond ,  Alan Kramer ,  Giovanni Gozzini

IPC: H01L23/31

CPC classification number: G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  H01L27/20

Abstract: A biometric sensor device, such as a fingerprint sensor, comprises a substrate to which is mounted a die on which is formed a sensor array and at least one conductive bezel. The die and the bezel are encased in a unitary encapsulation structure to protect those elements from mechanical, electrical, and environmental damage, yet with a portion of the sensor array and the bezel exposed or at most thinly covered by the encapsulation or other coating material structure.

Abstract translation: 诸如指纹传感器的生物测定传感器装置包括一个衬底，在衬底上安装有一个模具，其上形成有传感器阵列和至少一个导电边框。 模具和表圈被封装在一体的封装结构中，以保护这些元件免受机械，电气和环境损害，但是传感器阵列的一部分和边框暴露或者至少被封装或其他涂层材料结构所覆盖 。