公开(公告)号：US20150071506A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14021523

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Michael Boshra ,  William M. Vieta

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00026 ,  G06K9/00926

Abstract: A finger biometric sensor may include an array of finger biometric sensing pixels, and processing circuitry coupled to the array of finger biometric sensing pixels. The processing circuitry may be capable of collecting initial enrollment finger biometric data sets and generating an initial enrollment criteria based thereon, collecting at least one additional enrollment finger biometric data set, and adapting the initial enrollment criteria based thereon to define an additional enrollment criteria. The processing circuitry may also be capable of flagging the initial enrollment finger data sets and the at least one additional enrollment finger data set as sufficient if the additional enrollment criteria meets an acceptance condition, and collecting further enrollment finger biometric data and adapting the additional enrollment criteria if the additional enrollment criteria fails to meet the acceptance condition.

Abstract translation: 手指生物测定传感器可以包括手指生物特征感测像素阵列，以及耦合到手指生物特征感测像素阵列的处理电路。 处理电路可以能够收集初始登记手指生物特征数据集并基于此产生初始注册标准，收集至少一个额外的注册手指生物特征数据集，并且基于此来适应初始注册标准以定义附加注册标准。 如果附加注册标准满足接受条件，则处理电路还可以将初始注册手指数据集和至少一个附加注册手指数据集标记为足够，并且收集进一步的注册手指生物特征数据并且调整附加注册标准 如果额外的招生标准不符合验收条件。

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：US09576126B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14180334

申请日：2014-02-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Boshra ,  Pavel Mrazek ,  William M. Vieta

IPC: G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/45 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/45 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/00885 ,  G06K9/00926

Abstract: A template of a biometric attribute for use with a biometric recognition device includes a long term component and a short term component. The long term component can include a plurality of nodes that each represents at least a portion of the biometric attribute. The short term component may include one or more newly captured nodes that each represents at least a portion of the biometric attribute.

Abstract translation: 用于与生物识别装置一起使用的生物特征属性的模板包括长期组件和短期组件。 长期组件可以包括多个节点，每个节点表示生物特征属性的至少一部分。 短期组件可以包括一个或多个新捕获的节点，每个节点表示生物特征属性的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US09342725B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13842052

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William M. Vieta ,  Wayne C. Westerman

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00026

Abstract: An error correction method and a mobile communication device incorporating the error correction method. The error correction method begins with receiving fingerprint image information that includes a set of swatches. A first one of the received swatches is matched to a second one of the swatches at an edge. A measure of fingerprint image manipulation is determined responsive to an amount of processing to perform and an amount of fingerprint image error. Then the fingerprint image information is manipulated in response to an optimum value of the measure.

Abstract translation: 一种误差校正方法和包含纠错方法的移动通信装置。 纠错方法从接收包括一组色板的指纹图像信息开始。 接收到的样本中的第一个与边缘上的第二个样本相匹配。 响应于要执行的处理量和指纹图像误差量来确定指纹图像处理的度量。 然后响应于该度量的最佳值来操纵指纹图像信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150227280A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14624296

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Wayne C. Westerman ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  William M. Vieta ,  Julian K. Missig

IPC: G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: The present application is related to a computer for providing output to a user. The computer includes a processor and an input device in communication with the processor. The input device includes a feedback surface and at least one sensor in communication with the feedback surface, the at least one sensor configured to detect a user input to the feedback surface. The processor varies a down-stroke threshold based on a first factor and varies an up-stroke threshold based on a second factor. The down-stroke threshold determines a first output of the computing device, the up-stroke threshold determines a second output of the computing device, and at least one of the first factor or the second factor are determined based on the user input.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于向用户提供输出的计算机。 计算机包括与处理器通信的处理器和输入设备。 输入设备包括反馈表面和与反馈表面通信的至少一个传感器，所述至少一个传感器被配置为检测用户对反馈表面的输入。 处理器基于第一因素改变下行阈值，并且基于第二因素改变上行阈值。 下行阈值确定计算设备的第一输出，上行阈值确定计算设备的第二输出，并且基于用户输入来确定第一因素或第二因素中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150022670A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13947572

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Giovanni Gozzini ,  Benjamin B. Lyon ,  William M. Vieta ,  Pavel Mrazek

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  H04N5/365

Abstract: An electronic device includes a biometric sensing device connected to a processing channel that includes at least one amplifier having a gain. One or more processing devices is operatively connected to the biometric sensing device and adapted to compensate for signal fixed pattern noise in signals received from the processing channel. The signal fixed pattern noise can include signal measurement variation noise and gain variation noise. The biometric sensing device captures a new image or data, and at least one processing device compensates for the signal fixed pattern noise in the newly captured image or data.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括连接到处理通道的生物测定传感器件，该处理通道包括至少一个具有增益的放大器。 一个或多个处理装置可操作地连接到生物测量传感装置，并适于补偿从处理通道接收的信号中的信号固定模式噪声。 信号固定模式噪声可以包括信号测量变化噪声和增益变化噪声。 生物识别装置捕获新的图像或数据，并且至少一个处理装置补偿新捕获的图像或数据中的信号固定模式噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20140003683A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13843457

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： William M. Vieta ,  Wayne C. Westerman

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G06K9/3208 ,  G07C9/00158

Abstract: An apparatus includes one or more fingerprint image sensors capable of providing fingerprint image information from the finger of a user, and one or more separately disposed orientation sensors, capable of determining one or more orientations of the finger. One or more circuits are coupled to the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more orientation sensors, configured for combining information from the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more fingerprint orientation sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括能够从用户的手指提供指纹图像信息的一个或多个指纹图像传感器以及能够确定手指的一个或多个取向的一个或多个单独设置的取向传感器。 一个或多个电路耦合到一个或多个指纹图像传感器和一个或多个方位传感器，其被配置用于组合来自一个或多个指纹图像传感器和一个或多个指纹取向传感器的信息。

公开(公告)号：US09977499B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14399634

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Wayne C. Westerman ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  William M. Vieta ,  Julian K. Missig

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: The present application is related to a computer for providing output to a user. The computer includes a processor and an input device in communication with the processor. The input device includes a feedback surface and at least one sensor in communication with the feedback surface, the at least one sensor configured to detect a user input to the feedback surface. The processor varies a down-stroke threshold based on a first factor and varies an up-stroke threshold based on a second factor. The down-stroke threshold determines a first output of the computing device, the up-stroke threshold determines a second output of the computing device, and at least one of the first factor or the second factor are determined based on the user input.

公开(公告)号：US09292728B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14291900

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Michael Boshra ,  Craig A. Marciniak ,  William M. Vieta

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06K9/00033 ,  G06F17/30247 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/00926

Abstract: An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor, a memory, and a processor capable of generating a respective finger biometric template node for each finger positioning adjacent the finger biometric sensor. The processor may also be capable of allocating a set space of the memory to store a total number of finger biometric template nodes based upon a first number of fingers and with each finger having a first number of finger biometric template nodes associated therewith. In addition, the processor may reallocate the set space of the memory to store the total number of finger biometric template nodes but with a second number of finger biometric template nodes associated with at least one finger, with the second number of finger biometric template nodes being different than the first number of finger biometric template nodes.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括手指生物测定传感器，存储器和处理器，其能够为邻近手指生物测定传感器的每个手指定位生成相应的手指生物特征模板节点。 处理器还可以能够分配存储器的集合空间以基于第一数量的手指存储总数量的手指生物测定模板节点，并且每个手指具有与其相关联的第一数量的手指生物测定模板节点。 此外，处理器可以重新分配存储器的设置空间以存储手指生物测定模板节点的总数，而是与至少一个手指相关联的第二数量的手指生物测定模板节点，第二数量的手指生物测定模板节点是 与第一数量的手指生物识别模板节点不同。

公开(公告)号：US20150347810A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291900

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Michael Boshra ,  Craig A. Marciniak ,  William M. Vieta

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06K9/00033 ,  G06F17/30247 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/00926

Abstract: An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor, a memory, and a processor capable of generating a respective finger biometric template node for each finger positioning adjacent the finger biometric sensor. The processor may also be capable of allocating a set space of the memory to store a total number of finger biometric template nodes based upon a first number of fingers and with each finger having a first number of finger biometric template nodes associated therewith. In addition, the processor may reallocate the set space of the memory to store the total number of finger biometric template nodes but with a second number of finger biometric template nodes associated with at least one finger, with the second number of finger biometric template nodes being different than the first number of finger biometric template nodes.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括手指生物测定传感器，存储器和处理器，其能够为邻近手指生物测定传感器的每个手指定位生成相应的手指生物特征模板节点。 处理器还可以能够分配存储器的集合空间以基于第一数量的手指存储总数量的手指生物测定模板节点，并且每个手指具有与其相关联的第一数量的手指生物测定模板节点。 此外，处理器可以重新分配存储器的设置空间以存储手指生物测定模板节点的总数，而是与至少一个手指相关联的第二数量的手指生物测定模板节点，第二数量的手指生物测定模板节点是 与第一数量的手指生物识别模板节点不同。