Disclosed is a jig structure, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a lower jig plate comprising a space part in which at least a portion of a counterpart apparatus is seated, and a plurality of holes which are provided along the inner or outer side of the space part; and an upper jig plate provided so as to cover the counterpart apparatus seated in the lower jig plate.
An embodiment of the present invention provides a transfer device for transferring a transfer film onto a base material, the transfer device comprising: a first working station on which the base material covered with the transfer film is seated; a chamber part which vertically moves upward or downward above the first working station and in which a chamber opened toward the first working station is formed; a vacuum pump connected to the chamber and forming a vacuum in the chamber; and a steam pressure supply part connected to the chamber and providing high-temperature steam pressure to the chamber, wherein: the chamber part comes into close contact with the first working station when moving downward, to seal the chamber from the outside; the vacuum pump forms a vacuum in the chamber in a state where the chamber is sealed from the outside; and the steam pressure supply part supplies the steam pressure to the vacuumed chamber to transfer the transfer film onto the base material.
An embodiment of the present invention provides an aerosol generating device comprising: a cartridge module unit for accommodating a solution; a storing member which has a plurality of first through holes formed in the vertical direction, and of which the lower part is submerged in the solution to hold the solution; a metal layer provided on the top of the storing member and having a plurality of second through holes formed in the vertical direction; and a piezoelectric layer provided on the top of the metal layer and for generating vibration, wherein the solution moves through the plurality of first through holes and is sprayed from the second through holes.
A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
A24F 7/00 - Mouthpieces for pipes; Mouthpieces for cigar or cigarette holders
B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
Disclosed is an access control apparatus according to the present invention. The access control apparatus includes: a body located on a passage and having a plurality of support frames; an opening and closing part detachably attached between the plurality of support frames to open and close the passage; and a driving part coupled to the body and the opening and closing part to control an operation of the opening and closing part and having an angle control module for adjusting an opening and closing angle of the opening and closing part and a speed control module for setting an opening and closing speed of the opening and closing part, wherein the driving part controls the opening and closing part so that the opening and closing part is stopped from closing at a given angle through the angle control module.
G07C 9/15 - Movable barriers with registering means with arrangements to prevent the passage of more than one individual at a time
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
G07C 9/26 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition using a biometric sensor integrated in the pass
Disclosed is an access control apparatus according to the present invention. The access control apparatus includes: a body located on a passage; an opening and closing part coupled to the body and having a folding arm adapted to open and close the passage; and a driving part coupled to the body to control an operation of the opening and closing part, wherein the folding arm includes a first link whose one end is rotatably coupled to the body and a second link whose one end is coupled to the body in such a manner as to be straightly moved by means of the driving part and whose other end is foldably coupled to the other end of the first link.
The present invention relates to a device and method for forming a glass pattern and, more specifically, to a device and method for forming a glass pattern, which etch glass in a region covered by a mask.
The present invention relates to curved glass and a glass bending method and, more specifically, to curved glass and a glass bending method in which a stress to be applied when bending glass is reduced by forming a pattern on the glass.
Disclosed herein is a multi biometric terminal that includes a host system capable of recognizing two or more physical features. The host system includes a biometric data input unit configured to acquire biometric data of a user, and a biometric data identification unit configured to compare the acquired biometric data with pre-registered biometric data of the user to perform identification. When a body of the user approaches in a non-contact manner, the biometric data input unit receives a plurality of types of biometric data from the body. The host system is accommodated in a single module or housing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software for digital data security; computer
software for biometric systems for the identification and
authentication of persons; biometric matching software;
biometric indexing software; cryptographic protection
software; downloadable computer programs software;
downloadable applications software; recorded computer
software; recorded computer operating programs; software;
biometric readers; biometric identification device for time
and attendance management in the nature of biometric
identification apparatus; biometric authentication device;
biometric security apparatus; biometric access control
systems; electronic security control mechanisms for
automatic gates; electronic payment terminals; payment
terminals using biometric information.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software for digital data security; computer
software for biometric systems for the identification and
authentication of persons; biometric matching software;
biometric indexing software; cryptographic protection
software; downloadable computer programs software;
downloadable applications software; recorded computer
software; recorded computer operating programs; software;
biometric readers; biometric identification device for time
and attendance management in the nature of biometric
identification apparatus; biometric authentication device;
biometric security apparatus; biometric access control
systems; electronic security control mechanisms for
automatic gates; electronic payment terminals; payment
terminals using biometric information.
An embodiment provides an image reader, which is an image reader comprising a plurality of pixels disposed in the form of a matrix including a plurality of rows and columns, comprising: a pixel signal processing circuit for outputting a first voltage value and a second voltage value by amplifying and converting a first output current which is outputted from a first pixel, and in which a signal associated with an object to be detected and a signal associated with a noise are combined, and a second output current outputted from a second pixel and including the signal associated with the noise; and an analog-digital conversion unit for digitalizing by way of the difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value.
An embodiment provides an image reader comprising: a plurality of pixels disposed in the form of a matrix including a plurality of rows and columns; and an analog-digital conversion unit for converting analog signals outputted from the plurality of pixels to a digital signal, wherein the analog-digital conversion unit comprises a reference voltage output unit for outputting a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage on the basis of at least one of the size and deviation of the analog signals which are inputted, and an ADC for converting the analog signals to an n-bit digital signal and outputting same, by using the first reference voltage and the second reference voltage as an operation range.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for digital data security; Downloadable computer software for biometric systems for the identification and authentication of persons; Downloadable biometric matching software; Downloadable biometric indexing software; Downloadable cryptographic protection software; Downloadable computer programs software for viewing information of biometric access control systems on display; downloadable applications software for providing display for biometric access control systems; Recorded computer software for administration of biometric identification device for the identification and authentication of persons; Recorded computer operating programs; Downloadable software for authorizing access to databases; Biometric readers scanners; Biometric identification device for time and attendance management in the nature of biometric identification apparatus; Biometric authentication scanner device; Biometric security identification apparatus; Biometric access control systems, namely, biometric electronic locks; Downloadable software electronic security control mechanisms for the operation of automatic gates; Electronic payment terminals; Electronic payment terminals using biometric information
An embodiment of the present invention may provide a distance measuring sensor comprising: a housing including a first hollow portion upwardly opened and formed at one end thereof and a second hollow portion upwardly opened and formed at the other end thereof; a sensor package which is disposed in the housing and positioned at a lower part of the first hollow portion; a light guide which is disposed in the housing, is positioned between the second hollow portion and the sensor package, and delivers light incident into the second hollow portion to the sensor package; and a lens unit positioned in at least one of the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion.
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G02B 3/02 - Simple or compound lenses with non-spherical faces
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
G02B 6/10 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type
An embodiment of the present invention provides a waterproof fingerprint sensor module having a cover part, the module comprising: a main substrate; a sensor part mounted on the main substrate; a cover part disposed on an upper portion of the sensor part; a support part disposed on the main substrate and covering side surfaces of the sensor part and the cover part; and an adhesive member bonding the main substrate, the sensor part, and the support part, wherein a waterproof part is formed on a bonding surface of the support part, which is in contact with the adhesive member.
An access control apparatus is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention provides an access control apparatus for controlling passage, the access control apparatus comprising: a gate main body installed on a passageway; an opening/closing part provided with a folding arm coupled to the gate main body so as to open/close the passageway; and a drive part provided to the gate main body and controlling the operation of the opening/closing part, wherein the folding arm comprises a first link of which one end is rotatably coupled to the gate main body, and a second link of which one end is coupled to the gate main body so as to be capable of linearly moving by means of the drive part, and the other end is foldably coupled to the other end of the first link. According to the present invention, a door driving speed of the access control apparatus may be increased, the installation width of the access control apparatus may be reduced, and the installation width of the access gate may be configured in various ways.
An access control apparatus is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention provides an access control apparatus for controlling passage, the access control apparatus comprising: a gate main body provided with a plurality of support frames and installed on a passageway; opening/closing parts detachably provided between the plurality of support frames and opening/closing the passageway; and a drive part coupled to the gate main body and the opening/closing parts, and controlling the operations of the opening/closing parts by being provided with an angle control module for controlling the opening/closing angles of the opening/closing parts, and a speed control module for setting the opening/closing speeds of the opening/closing parts, wherein the drive part controls the opening/closing parts using the angle control module so that the opening/closing parts may stop at a particular angle. According to the present invention, the opening/closing angles of the opening/closing parts may be freely controlled, and a swing door may be stopped at a particular angle.
An access control device is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention provides an access control device for controlling passing, comprising: a gate main body provided on a pathway; an opening/closing unit which is coupled to the gate main body, has a multi-stage structure door, and opens/closes the pathway through a translation motion; and a driving unit which is coupled to the gate main body and the opening/closing unit and controls an operation of the opening/closing unit, wherein the driving unit comprises a linear motor, and the multi-stage structure door comprises: a first door driven by the linear motor; and a second door coupled to the first door and cooperated with the first door. According to the present invention, the linear motor and the multi-stage structure door are applied to improve durability of the access control device, so as to reduce the width of the gate main body, and to increase the processing capacity of an access control system.
An embodiment of the present invention provides a fingerprint sensor package including: a baseboard; a sensor unit which is provided on the baseboard and is for sensing a fingerprint; a counterfeit fingerprint sensing unit disposed adjacent to the sensor unit and including an antenna unit and an electrode unit for sensing whether a fingerprint of a subject is a counterfeit; and a molding unit for covering the sensor unit and the counterfeit fingerprint sensing unit.
H01L 23/28 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for measuring a body temperature, comprising: a housing having a first body part and a second body part forming an accommodation space part and coupled to an auricle of a livestock; a driving circuit part provided in the accommodation space part; a guide part coupled to the housing and inserted into an auditory canal; a sensor part coupled to an end of the guide part and measuring a body temperature; and an information transmitting part for transmitting body temperature information measured from the sensor part to the driving circuit part.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Semi-conductors; terminal for mobile password generation;
mobile telephones; notebook computers; portable
communications apparatus; biometric devices for access
control; smartphones; fingerprint sensor chipset; wireless
remote controls; security software; software for protecting
PC information; data input devices; software for ensuring
the security of smartphone; biometric readers; transparent
fingerprint sensor for fingerprint identification device.
An embodiment of the present invention provides a sensor package comprising: a light source part for providing light to an object; a sensor part, disposed on a substrate, for receiving light reflected from the object to sense a fingerprint; an optical system, disposed on the sensor part, for transferring the light reflected from the object to the sensor part; a cover part disposed on the optical system; and a first color coating layer, disposed between the cover part and the optical system and allowing light provided from the light source part to pass therethrough and to be illuminated on the object, and having a color, wherein the first color coating layer is made of at least two solutions which are not intermingled.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
C09D 7/00 - Features of coating compositions, not provided for in group ; Processes for incorporating ingredients in coating compositions
C09D 127/12 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
One embodiment of the present invention provides a sensor package comprising: a light source unit providing light to an object; a sensor unit provided on a substrate, and detecting a fingerprint by receiving the light reflected from the object; a holder unit for supporting the lateral sides of the sensor unit; and a light waveguide unit provided on the upper part of the sensor unit and guiding, to the object, the light provided by the light source unit.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Biometric identification device for time and attendance
management; recorded computer operating programs; recorded
computer software; downloadable applications software;
downloadable computer programs software; computer software
for digital data security; computer software for biometric
systems for the identification and authentication of
persons; biometric access control systems; biometric
readers; biometric security apparatus; biometric matching
software; biometric indexing software; biometric
authentication device; software; cryptographic protection
software; electronic security control mechanisms for
automatic gates.
26.
FINGERPRINT SENSOR MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
An embodiment of the present invention provides a fingerprint sensor module and a method of manufacturing same, the fingerprint sensor module including: a sensor package provided on a top portion of a base substrate, and having a sensor part electrically connected to the base substrate and sensing biometric information and the sensor package having an encapsulation part for covering the base substrate and the sensor part; and a cap coupled to the circumference of a side surface of the sensor package and forming an insertion space part.
A display apparatus capable of image scanning is provided including a contact sensor arranged in each unit pixel. The contact sensor includes a pixel electrode forming a contact capacitance by contact with a contact means; a reset transistor where a drain electrode is connected to a node where the contact capacitance is formed, and each of a gate electrode and a source electrode is connected to a first scan line to which a selective signal is applied; an amplifying transistor where a gate electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the reset transistor; and a detecting transistor where a drain electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the amplifying transistor, a gate electrode is connected to a second scan line to which a selective signal is applied, and a source electrode is connected to a readout line detecting a current corresponding to the contact capacitance.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G09G 3/3225 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED] using an active matrix
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Semi-conductors; terminals for mobile password generation, namely, secure, computer, data, display, E-book, electronic card, electronic payment, mobile communication, personal handheld communication, security, and telephone terminals for mobile password generation; mobile telephones; notebook computers; portable communications apparatus, namely, cell phones, telephone handsets, walkie-talkies, radios, tablet computers, smartphones in the shape of a watch; biometric devices for access control, namely, biometric identification apparatus, biometric fingerprint door locks, biometric security apparatus in the nature of fingerprint recognition security device and biometric scanner, biometric information monitor; smartphones; fingerprint sensor chipsets; wireless remote controls for TVs, movie, multimedia, picture, and video projectors, air conditioning apparatus, computers, and vehicles; security software, namely, software for ensuring the security of electronic mail, security software to prevent and defend against viruses, security software for encrypting messages, anti-hacking software, security software for biometric security apparatus, and security software for data security apparatus; software for protecting PC information; data input devices, namely, digital input and output scanners, barcode scanners, computer mice, computer keyboards, biometric fingerprint scanners, biometric information reader; software for ensuring the security of smartphones; biometric readers; transparent fingerprint sensors for fingerprint identification device
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Biometric identification device for time and attendance
management; recorded computer operating programs; recorded
computer software; downloadable applications software;
downloadable computer programs software; computer software
for digital data security; computer software for biometric
systems for the identification and authentication of
persons; biometric access control systems; biometric
readers; biometric security apparatus; biometric matching
software; biometric indexing software; biometric
authentication device; software; cryptographic protection
software; electronic security control mechanisms for
automatic gates.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Biometric identification device for time and attendance management in the nature of biometric identification apparatus; recorded computer operating programs for controlling biometric identification device for the identification and authentication of persons; recorded computer software in the nature of computer software for administration of biometric identification device for the identification and authentication of persons; downloadable applications software for providing display for biometric access control systems; downloadable computer programs software for viewing information of biometric access control systems on display; computer software for digital data security; computer software for biometric systems for the identification and authentication of persons; biometric access control systems in the nature of biometrics door locks; biometric readers in the nature of biometrics scanners; biometric security apparatus in the nature of biometric scanners; biometric matching software in the nature of computer software for matching biometric data to an index of individuals in a database; biometric indexing software in the nature of computer software for creating searchable databases of biometric information and data; biometric authentication device in the nature of biometrics scanners; software for authorizing access to databases; cryptographic protection software, namely, computer software for securing databases from third-party access; electronic security control mechanisms for automatic gates, namely, security control panels using cryptographic protections software; all of the foregoing not for use with storage equipment containing documents or other physical assets
31.
IMAGE SCANNING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME
According to an embodiment, an image scanning module is provided, the module comprising: a sensor driving layer that is disposed on a top surface of a first substrate and that generates an electrical signal; and an ultrasonic wave transmission/reception layer that is formed in one or more regions of the top surface of the sensor driving layer, that receives the electrical signal and generates ultrasonic waves for sensing a target object, and that receives ultrasonic waves reflected by the target object, converts the same to an electrical signal, and transmits the same to the sensor driving layer.
One embodiment of the present invention provides a distance measuring sensor assembly and an electronic device having the same, the sensor assembly comprising: a housing; a first lens provided at an upper part of the housing; a sensor module provided inside the housing, and having a light emitting part aligned with the first lens and emitting light toward an object, and a light receiving part disposed to be adjacent to the light emitting part; a reception part, which is provided at the upper part of the housing and spaced apart from the first lens, and through which the light reflected from the object enters; a second lens provided at a lower part of the reception part and refracting the light entering from the reception part; and an optical waveguide part coupled to the second lens and guiding, to the light receiving part, the light having been transmitted from the second lens.
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
33.
Display apparatus capable of image scanning and driving method thereof
A display apparatus capable of image scanning is provided including a contact sensor arranged in each unit pixel. The contact sensor includes a pixel electrode forming a contact capacitance by contact with a contact means; a reset transistor where a drain electrode is connected to a node where the contact capacitance is formed, and each of a gate electrode and a source electrode is connected to a first scan line to which a selective signal is applied; an amplifying transistor where a gate electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the reset transistor; and a detecting transistor where a drain electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the amplifying transistor, a gate electrode is connected to a second scan line to which a selective signal is applied, and a source electrode is connected to a readout line detecting a current corresponding to the contact capacitance.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
G09G 3/3225 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED] using an active matrix
One embodiment of the present invention provides a sensor package comprising: a base substrate; a first sensor unit, provided on the base substrate, for sensing a fingerprint; a light source unit, provided on the base substrate, for irradiating light on an object; a second sensor unit, provided on the base substrate, for receiving the light irradiated from the light source unit and passed through the object to obtain a light output value, and measuring a light characteristic from the obtained light output value; a sealing unit for covering the first sensor unit, the light source unit and the second sensor unit; a cover unit provided on an upper surface of the sealing unit; and a control unit for receiving the light output value from the second sensor unit, wherein upon registering the fingerprint of a user, the control unit sets up registration for automatically adjusting the light output value obtained by the second sensor unit to a target light output value.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Biometric identification device for time and attendance management in the nature of biometric identification apparatus; recorded computer operating programs; recorded computer software in the nature of computer software for controlling biometric identification device for the identification and authentication of persons; downloadable applications software for providing display for biometric access control systems; downloadable computer programs software for viewing information of biometric access control systems on display; computer software for digital data security; computer software for biometric systems for the identification and authentication of persons; biometric access control systems in the nature of biometrics door locks, namely, fingerprint door locks; biometric readers in the nature of biometric scanners; biometric security apparatus in the nature of biometric scanners; biometric matching software in the nature of computer software for matching biometric data to an index of individuals in a database; biometric indexing software in the nature of computer software for creating searchable databases of biometric information and data; biometric authentication device in the nature of biometrics scanners; software for authorizing access to databases; cryptographic protection software, namely, computer software for securing databases from third-party access; electronic security control mechanisms for automatic gates, namely, security control panels
36.
DEVICE FOR DETECTING TOUCH PRESSURE OF TOUCH SCREEN
According to one embodiment, provided is a touch pressure detection device comprising: one or more pressure sensing units for sensing pressure applied to a touch screen; a signal wire and a ground wire, which are connected to each of the pressure sensors; and a shield wire arranged between the signal wire and the ground wire, and controlled at the same potential as that of the signal wire when a pressure detection operation is performed through the pressure sensing units.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a method for fingerprint recognition and authentication, comprising: a step for sequentially acquiring a plurality of slice images including a fingerprint pattern via a fingerprint sensor; a slice dividing unit for dividing the slice images into block images; a step for converting spatial domain information of the block images into frequency domain information, and eliminating information of a high-frequency component by using a low-pass filter; and a step for forming a fingerprint pattern template by matching the block images, from which the information of the high-frequency component has been eliminated.
Provided is a method for varying a touch detection rate by a touch detection device, the method comprising: detecting a touch as a touch generation means comes into contact with or approaches a touchscreen panel; setting an area including a touch detection point and the remaining area as a first state area and a second state area respectively on the touchscreen panel; performing touch detection operations for the first state area and the second state area, wherein the frequency of performing a touch detection operation only for the first state area is set to an integer multiple of the frequency of performing a touch detection operation for both the first state area and the second state area; when a touch is not detected on the entire touchscreen panel for a predetermined time, setting the entire touchscreen panel as a third state and performing touch detection operations at a lower frequency than when performing the touch detection operations for the first state area and the second state area.
According to one embodiment, provided is a fingerprint detection device comprising a plurality of fingerprint sensing elements, and each fingerprint sensing element comprises: a sensing electrode for forming a sensing capacitance from a relationship with a subject; an amplifier having a first input end connected to the sensing electrode and a second input end into which a bias signal, of which a potential is changed from a high level to a low level or from the low level to the high level during a fingerprint detection operation, is inputted; and a gain controller including a plurality of sub-feedback capacitances, the gain controller selectively connected between the first input end and an output end of the amplifier.
One embodiment provides a fingerprint detection device comprising: a plurality of sensing electrodes which comprise at least one fixed connection electrode, and are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns; a plurality of amplifiers of which an input end on one side is fixedly connected to the fixed connection electrode, and which are fewer than the sensing electrodes; and a plurality of switches which are arranged between adjacent sensing electrodes, are connected to the same number of sensing electrodes, and directly or indirectly connect the sensing electrodes to the input end on one side of the amplifiers according to control.
The present invention relates to: a flash module that is applied to an electronic device and operates in conjunction with a camera module; and a camera flash device including the flash module. The flash module according to embodiments of the present invention includes an operating unit and a processing unit. Here, the operating unit adjusts one or more out of: a light source for emitting an illumination light; and an optical system for adjusting one or more of the orientation angle and the irradiation direction of the illumination light by a relative displacement with respect to the light source. The processing unit controls the operating unit to adjust one or more out of: the orientation angle and the irradiation direction of the illumination light on the basis of a change occurring in one or more of zooming and focusing performed by the camera module.
G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
G03B 7/16 - Control of exposure by setting shutters, diaphragms or filters, separately or conjointly in accordance with both the intensity of the flash source and the distance of the flash source from the object, e.g. in accordance with the "guide number" of the flash bulb and the focusing of the camera
H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
48.
FLEXIBLE TOUCH DETECTION DEVICE FOR IMPROVING VISIBILITY
According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a flexible touch detection device for improving visibility. One embodiment of the present invention provides a touch detection device which is stacked on top of a pixel layer consisting of a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, the touch detection device comprising: a plurality of sensor pads which are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns and have a plurality of slits extending in the column direction formed therein; a plurality of signal wires which extend in the column direction from each of the plurality of sensor pads, wherein the number of electrodes in the column direction is formed in integer multipoles of the number of pixels in the row direction on the pixel layer, wherein the electrodes in the column direction include some of the sensor pads or some of the signal wires which are spaced apart from each other along a straight line passing through the slits and extending in the row direction.
According to one embodiment, a touch detection device which includes a plurality of sensor pads made of a conductive material, wherein at least one side of the sensor pad consists of a plurality of bar-shaped strips extended to one direction, and sensor pads adjacent to each other in the column direction are arranged to be engaged with each other, is provided.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a smart card including a fingerprint detection device, and comprising: a central processing unit; a microcontroller unit selectively connected to the central processing unit, and performing fingerprint authentication on the basis of a fingerprint sensing signal received from the fingerprint detection device; and an auxiliary chip activated in connection with the central processing unit if the fingerprint authentication result is successful.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
51.
Electronic device comprising minimum sensing area and fingerprint information processing method thereof
According to one embodiment, provided is a method by which an electronic device comprising a minimum fingerprint sensing area processes fingerprint information, comprising the steps of: acquiring a fingerprint image from the fingerprint sensing area; calculating a shade change value, defined by a shade difference value from a neighboring pixel, for each pixel of the fingerprint image; selecting points, as feature point candidates, of which the shade change value is a threshold value or more; applying artificial distortion for noise filtering to an area including the feature point candidates and neighboring pixels thereof; and selecting, as final feature points, candidates of which the shade change value after the artificial distortion is within a threshold range from among the feature point candidates.
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module having excellent sensing sensitivity, to a portable electronic device including same, and to a method for manufacturing same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fingerprint sensor module is provided which includes: a sensing unit formed on a substrate using a conductive body; a fingerprint sensor having a sensor circuit unit electrically connected to the sensing unit; a bracket accommodating the sensing unit and receiving the fingerprint sensor; and a post-processing layer positioned on a contact surface formed on the bracket so as to face the upper surface of the sensing unit. The sum of the thickness of a supporting layer between the upper surface of the sensing unit and the contact surface, and the thickness of the post-processing layer is 0.04 mm to 0.06 mm.
A fingerprint detection device including a sensor array including a plurality of fingerprint sensor elements arranged in a form of a matrix having a plurality of rows and columns, a filter and buffer unit including a plurality of first banks, each of which is configured to perform a noise elimination operation and a temporal storage operation in parallel with respect to output signals of some different columns of the sensor array. Each of the plurality of first banks simultaneously or consecutively acquires output signals from the fingerprint sensor elements belonging to columns spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. A sample and hold unit including second banks, the number of which being the same as the number of the plurality of first banks, performs a sampling and hold function in parallel in response to output signals from the plurality of first banks. An input/output unit receives an output signal from the sample and hold unit to output data of the sensor array.
Disclosed is a fingerprint sensing display capable of sensing a fingerprint on a display screen. A display device capable of scanning images according to the present invention comprises: a sensitivity enhancing cover unit comprising a transparent sensitivity enhancing layer, which has a surface constituting a display surface, and which amplifies an optical pattern resulting from a fingerprint of the user who contacts the display surface, and a cover window for reinforcing strength; a thin-film transistor (TFT) array for driving multiple pixels that constitute images; and an optical sensor array arranged between the sensitivity enhancing cover unit and the thin-film transistor array so as to sense the optical pattern amplified by the sensitivity enhancing cover unit.
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module assembly integrated with a cover window for an electronic device which has a simple appearance, can enhance the aesthetic sense of design, and has improved waterproofness. A fingerprint sensor module assembly integrated with a cover window for an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a cover window; a fingerprint sensor module; and an adhesion part. Here, the cover window is provided to an electronic device, an image is displayed on the cover window by means of a display module, and a mounting part is formed on the lower side thereof facing the electronic device. The fingerprint module, positioned in the mounting part, comprises a fingerprint sensor having a sensing unit for sensing fingerprints; and a substrate which is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor. Further, the adhesion part is provided between the mounting part and the fingerprint sensor module and fixes the fingerprint sensor module in the mounting part.
Disclosed in the present specification is a method for driving a display device capable of scanning an image, the display device comprising: a display module including a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a display area in which an image is displayed; and a contact sensor module forming a sensing area, which overlaps with the display area, and including at least one contact sensor respectively corresponding to the unit pixels, and the method comprising: a sensing mode identification step of identifying a sensing mode of the display device; a contact sensor selection step of selecting contact sensors to be activated, according to the identified sensing mode; and a contact sensor activation and sensing step of activating the selected contact sensors and receiving sensing signals from the activated contact sensors.
H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
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Display apparatus capable of image scanning and driving method thereof
A display apparatus capable of image scanning and a driving method thereof are provided. A display apparatus capable of image scanning includes a plurality of contact sensors each of which includes an N-type transistor, a P-type transistor connected to a gate electrode of the N-type transistor, and a sensing capacitor, the plurality of contact sensors being arranged so as not to cover a unit color pixel area of a color filter layer; a first scan line to which a selective signal is periodically applied, the first scan line being connected to a source electrode of the N-type transistor; a second scan line to which a selective signal is applied followed by the first scan line, the second scan line being connected to the gate electrode and source electrode of the P-type transistor; and a readout line connected to the drain electrode of the N-type transistor.
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G06F 3/042 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
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Display apparatus capable of image scanning and driving method thereof
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display apparatus capable of image scanning and a method for driving the same are provided.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display apparatus capable of image scanning is provided including a contact sensor arranged in each unit pixel. The contact sensor includes a pixel electrode forming a contact capacitance by contact with a contact means; a reset transistor where a drain electrode is connected to a node where the contact capacitance is formed, and each of a gate electrode and a source electrode is connected to a first scan line to which a selective signal is applied; an amplifying transistor where a gate electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the reset transistor, and a source electrode is connected to a power input terminal; and a detecting transistor where a drain electrode is connected to the drain electrode of the amplifying transistor, a gate electrode is connected to a second scan line to which a selective signal is applied, and a source electrode is connected to a readout line detecting a current corresponding to the contact capacitance.
According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a display apparatus capable of image scanning and a driving method thereof.
According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a display apparatus capable of image scanning, including a plurality of contact sensors, each of them being arranged so as not to overlap a unit color pixel of a color filter layer and including only one sensing transistor generating a leakage current corresponding to the strength of light reflected from an outside object, a scan line applied with a selective signal selecting at least a part of the contact sensors among the plurality of contact sensors, and a readout line receiving an output signal corresponding to the amount of electric charge charged in a parasitic capacitance of the sensing transistor by the leakage current from a contact sensor applied with the selective signal.
The present invention relates to cover glass, which is made slim and has improved strength, which can provide a high-quality texture, and which has a micro level of pattern precision, and a method for manufacturing the same. Cover glass according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a glass substrate and a smog pattern portion formed on a surface of the glass substrate. The smog pattern portion is formed on a surface of the glass substrate in the shape of micro protrusions.
An image sensing-enabled display apparatus according to the present invention, which comprises a display area for displaying images and a peripheral area surrounding the display area, comprises: a display part, located in the display area, for generating projected light for displaying images; a protective layer arranged on any one side from among the upper and lower sides of the display part, and through which the projected light generated in the display part is unidirectionally penetrated, and on which the light reflected from the projected light which has penetrated to the outside is incident; and a sensing unit for sensing the reflected light which has penetrated the protective layer, and generating an image on the basis of the energy level of the sensed reflected light, wherein the projected light penetrates the sensing unit and the protective layer sequentially.
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module that can have an improved waterproof function and a sturdy assembly, and a manufacturing method therefor. The fingerprint sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a fingerprint sensor, a main substrate and a conductive resin. To this end, the fingerprint sensor has a sensing part and an auxiliary substrate that is electrically connected to the sensing part. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the main substrate. In addition, the conductive resin is arranged between the fingerprint sensor and the main substrate, and electrically connects the fingerprint sensor and the main substrate, and seals the fingerprint sensor and the main substrate in order to block moisture permeation from the outside.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H01L 27/02 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
An image sensing-enabled display apparatus according to the present invention, which comprises a display area for displaying images and a peripheral area surrounding the display area, comprises: a display part, located in the display area, for generating projected light for displaying images; a protective layer arranged on any one side from among the upper and lower sides of the display part, and through which the projected light generated in the display part is unidirectionally penetrated, and on which the light reflected from the projected light which has penetrated to the outside is incident; and a sensing unit for sensing the reflected light which has penetrated the protective layer, and generating an image on the basis of the energy level of the sensed reflected light, wherein the projected light penetrates the sensing unit and the protective layer sequentially and changes color as the sensing unit is penetrated.
H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
According to an embodiment, provided is an apparatus for detecting touch, comprising: a plurality of sensor pads made of a conducting material, wherein at least one side of the sensor pad consists of a plurality of bar-type strips which extend in one direction, and the sensor pads, adjacent in a row direction, are arranged in such a manner that the plurality of bar-type strips are engaged with each other.
Provided in an embodiment of the present invention is a touch detection device comprising: a plurality of sensor nodes comprising, among sensor pads disposed in multiple rows and columns on a single layer, a single area node configured as a part of a single sensor pad, and a shared area node in which parts of at least two sensor pads alternate; a touch detection unit for detecting a first touch generation signal according to a change in touch capacitance incurred between each sensor pad and a touch generation means, and a second touch generation signal according to a change in mutual capacitance between sensor pads neighboring in a first direction; and a touch information processing unit for processing, on the basis of the first and second touch generation signals, touch information generated in the single area node or touch information generated in the shared area node.
Embodiments of the present invention provide touch detection apparatuses with improved sensitivity while maintaining resolution. One embodiment provides a touch detection method of a touch detection apparatus, which comprises the steps of: (a) performing hover detection operation for each of a plurality of clusters, each cluster comprising any one of a plurality of sensing nodes and at least one sensing node adjacent thereto; and (b) detecting the occurrence of touch for the sensing nodes belonging to the corresponding cluster on the basis of the result of the hover detection operation.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a touch detection apparatus comprising: a plurality of sensor pads, which are arranged to form a plurality of rows and columns, and two or more of which are mutually connected through channels; and a touch detection unit for detecting a touch by applying a driving signal to a first sensor pad belonging to a first channel, and receiving a reply signal from a second channel to which a second sensor pad, which is adjacent to the first sensor pad, belongs, wherein the sensor pad belonging to the first channel and the sensor pad belonging to the second channel are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other at two or more points.
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module having a thin thickness, high hardness, high quality texture and excellent luster and having a protective layer capable of reducing sensing signal loss and mountable on a portable electronic device; and a manufacturing method therefor. The method for manufacturing a fingerprint sensor module, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: (a) fixing a fingerprint sensor by a molding unit; (b) preparing a primer layer on the molding unit; (c) preparing a color layer on the primer layer; (d) preparing a UV bulk so as to cover a side surface of the color layer, a side surface of the primer layer, a side surface of the molding unit and an upper surface of the color layer; and (e) lowering the height of the UV bulk so as to form a protective layer.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
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Fingerprint sensor module, portable electronic device including same, and method for manufacturing same
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module having excellent sensing sensitivity, to a portable electronic device including same, and to a method for manufacturing same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fingerprint sensor module is provided which includes: a sensing unit formed on a substrate using a conductive body; a fingerprint sensor having a sensor circuit unit electrically connected to the sensing unit; a bracket accommodating the sensing unit and receiving the fingerprint sensor; and a post-processing layer positioned on a contact surface formed on the bracket so as to face the upper surface of the sensing unit. The sum of the thickness of a supporting layer between the upper surface of the sensing unit and the contact surface, and the thickness of the post-processing layer is 0.04 mm to 0.06 mm.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H01L 23/04 - Containers; Seals characterised by the shape
H01L 23/24 - Fillings characterised by the material, its physical or chemical properties, or its arrangement within the complete device solid or gel, at the normal operating temperature of the device
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FINGERPRINT DETECTION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR ATTENUATION OF DRIVING SIGNAL THEREOF
Provided according to one embodiment is a fingerprint detection device comprising: an external electrode, to which a driving signal is applied; a sensor array, which comprises a plurality of sensor pads for outputting a response signal according to the application of the driving signal and is placed adjacent to the external electrode; a driving signal supply unit comprising a buffer for outputting the driving signal according to a preset gain in response to an input signal; and a compensation unit for compensating for the attenuation of the driving signal on the basis of the size of the driving signal output from the driving signal supply unit.
According to one embodiment, provided is a method by which an electronic device comprising a minimum fingerprint sensing area processes fingerprint information, comprising the steps of: acquiring a fingerprint image from the fingerprint sensing area; calculating a shade change value, defined by a shade difference value from a neighboring pixel, for each pixel of the fingerprint image; selecting points, as feature point candidates, of which the shade change value is a threshold value or more; applying artificial distortion for noise filtering to an area including the feature point candidates and neighboring pixels thereof; and selecting, as final feature points, candidates of which the shade change value after the artificial distortion is within a threshold range from among the feature point candidates.
The present invention relates to a cover panel which is slim and can be provided in various colors, and a manufacturing method therefor. The cover panel, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a transparent substrate; a first pattern part formed on one surface of the transparent substrate; a first color part provided on the first pattern part; and a cover color part provided on one surface of the transparent substrate, covering the first color part, and having a different color from that of the first color part.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
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FINGERPRINT DETECTION DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREFOR
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fingerprint detection device is provided, the fingerprint detection device comprising: a sensor array including a plurality of fingerprint sensor elements arranged in the form of matrix having a plurality of rows and columns; a filter and buffer unit including a plurality of first banks for respectively performing the removal and temporary storage of noises in parallel regarding output signals of some different columns of the sensor array, wherein each of the first banks simultaneously or successively obtains output signals from the fingerprint sensor elements which belong to columns separated from each other with a predetermined distance; a sample and hold unit including second banks which have the same number as the number of the first banks such that the second banks perform a sampling and hold function in parallel in response to output signals from the first banks; and an input and output unit for receiving input of the output signals from the sample and hold unit and outputting the data of the sensor array.
One embodiment of the present invention provides a touch detection device comprising: a plurality of sensor pads disposed so as to form a plurality of rows and columns and forming a touch capacitance with a touch input tool; and a plurality of signal wirings for respectively connecting the plurality of sensor pads to a driving device, wherein at least one side of each of the plurality of sensor pads and at least one of the plurality of signal wirings include a plurality of segments forming an acute angle with a straight line parallel to the column direction.
A touch detection apparatus includes a sensor pad to output a signal based on a touch state in response to an alternating voltage in a floating state after being charged, an operational amplifier including a first input connected to an output of the sensor pad and a second input to receive the alternating voltage, a level shift detection unit to detect a touch signal based on a difference between a voltage variation at an output end of the operational amplifier caused by the alternating voltage and a voltage variation at the output end of the operational amplifier caused by occurrence of a touch, and a switching unit including a first switch to control an electric potential between a first input and the output end of the operational amplifier and a second switch to connect or not the sensor pad and the first input of the operational amplifier.
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for detecting a touch, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of sensor pads for forming touch capacitance in relation to a touch input tool; an operation amplifier for outputting different signals according to whether a touch is made, the operation amplifier having a first input end connected with a first sensor pad selected from the sensor pads; driving capacitance connected between the first input end and an output end of the operation amplifier, potentials of both ends of the operation amplifier being controlled by a switch; and a pulse signal supply unit for supplying a signal having a predetermined potential to a second input end of the operation amplifier during at least some intervals in which the switch is switched to an off state from an on state and is maintained in the off state.
One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for detecting a touch, the apparatus comprising: a sensor pad for forming touch capacitance in relation to a touch input tool; an operation amplifier for outputting different signals according to whether there is a touch on the sensor pad, the operation amplifier having a first input end connected to the sensor pad and a second input end receiving a reference voltage; a first switch for controlling potentials of both ends of driving capacitance connected between the first input end and an output end of the operation amplifier; a second switch for switching a connection between the sensor pad and the first input end, the second switch being turned on and off alternately with the first switch; and a parasitic capacitance compensation circuit for supplying an electric charge to at least one of the touch capacitance and parasitic capacitance that shares a charge amount of the touch capacitance when the second switch is in an on state.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a method for fingerprint recognition and authentication, comprising: a step for sequentially acquiring a plurality of slice images including a fingerprint pattern via a fingerprint sensor; a slice dividing part for dividing the slice images into block images; a step for converting spatial domain information of the block images into frequency domain information, and eliminating information of a high-frequency component by using a low-pass filter; and a step for forming a fingerprint pattern template by matching the block images, from which the information of the high-frequency component has been eliminated.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a touch detection device comprising: a plurality of sensor pads disposed to configure a plurality of columns for forming touch capacitance in a relationship with a touch generation means; and a plurality of signal wirings extending from each of the plurality of sensor pads and connected to a touch detection unit which detects touch generation on the basis of output signals from the plurality of sensor pads, wherein at least a part of the plurality of signal wirings extends through the gap between the plurality of sensor pads belonging to the same column.
The objective of the present invention is to provide an LED module for a flash having a new structure, which facilitates the control of light quantity, light distribution and the like in a desired state and has excellent mechanical assembly efficiency and freedom of design, and a manufacturing method therefor. To this end, the present invention provides the LED module for the flash, comprising: a lead frame including a first electrode provided with a chip mounting portion, and a second electrode arranged separately from the first electrode; a mold body formed from resin material (example: polyphthalamide (PPA)) and is provided to surround the upper side of the edge of the lead frame such that a cavity is formed therein; an LED chip directly attached to the chip mounting portion of the first electrode so as to be electrically connected to the second electrode; a light-transmitting encapsulating material for encapsulating the LED chip; and a reflector provided at the inner side of the mold body so as to direct the light emitted from the LED chip to a desired direction.
An embodiment of the present invention provides a cover glass which is slim and gives a better aesthetic feeling, and a method for manufacturing the same. The cover glass according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a glass substrate; a pattern portion formed on the glass substrate by etching; and a multi-layered thin film coated on the surface of the pattern portion.
The present invention relates to a holder for a mobile terminal, and more specifically, to a holder for a mobile terminal capable of coupling to the mobile terminal and easily converting into the holder to support the mobile terminal at an angle. The holder for the mobile terminal according to the present invention is coupled to the rear surface of the mobile terminal and supports the mobile terminal at the angle with respect to the ground, and comprises: a plate spring capable of maintaining a shape elastically transformed into an open shape or a bent shape by means of outside force; and a coupling member for coupling the plate spring to the rear surface of the mobile terminal, wherein the height of the plate spring in the bent shape (h1) is higher than the height in the open shape (h2) and thereby supporting the mobile terminal at the angle with respect to the ground.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
The present invention relates to a fingerprint sensor module having excellent sensing sensitivity, to a portable electronic device including same, and to a method for manufacturing same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fingerprint sensor module is provided which includes: a sensing unit formed on a substrate using a conductive body; a fingerprint sensor having a sensor circuit unit electrically connected to the sensing unit; a bracket accommodating the sensing unit and receiving the fingerprint sensor; and a post-processing layer positioned on a contact surface formed on the bracket so as to face the upper surface of the sensing unit. The sum of the thickness of a supporting layer between the upper surface of the sensing unit and the contact surface, and the thickness of the post-processing layer is 0.04 mm to 0.06 mm.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fingerprint sensor package includes: a base substrate; a sensor unit provided on the base substrate so as to detect a fingerprint; and a transmitting electrode unit provided on the base substrate and electrically connected to the sensor unit in order to emit a driving signal for fingerprint detection, wherein the transmitting electrode unit is formed of a conductive polymer.
The present invention relates to a remote control device and to a method for controlling the operation of an electronic device. Here, the remote control device, which controls the operation of an electronic device, includes: a gyro sensor that senses the direction of movement of the remote control device in order to output a motion sense signal according to each direction of movement; a track pad that outputs a contact sense signal according to the contact of a user finger; an input processing unit that interprets the motion sense signal and the contact sense signal and generates respective instruction codes matched to operation controls according to the motion sense signal and the contact sense signal; and a transmitting unit that outputs, to the electronic device, a remote control signal including the respective instruction codes.
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
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SCREEN DISPLAY METHOD USING FINGERPRINT, USER TERMINAL AND RECORDING MEDIUM
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a screen display method using a fingerprint in a user terminal, comprising (a) a step of sensing the fingerprint of a user through the fingerprint sensor arranged in the user terminal; and (b) a step of displaying the screen corresponding to the sensed fingerprint.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a file management method using a fingerprint in a user terminal, comprising (a) a step of taking, as an input, the fingerprint of a user through the fingerprint sensor unit arranged in the user terminal; and (b) a step of setting locking for a specific file selected by the user upon completion of authentication on the input fingerprint.
A touch detection method of a touch panel that includes sensor pads separated from each other, which is provided according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a step of selecting a plurality of sensor pads; a step of charging the selected plurality of sensor pads and acquiring simultaneously signals outputted in response to the alternating voltage supplied in a floating state; and a step of converting the outputted signals simultaneously acquired from the plurality of sensor pads into digital signals.
One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for detecting touch from a touch panel, comprising the steps of: a) detecting a touch area by scanning each of odd-numbered lines and even-numbered lines on the touch panel; b) detecting whether a touch input means has stopped or moved by comparing the distance between specific points in each of the touch areas, which are detected by scanning the odd-numbered lines and the even-numbered lines, with a predetermined first reference number; and c) obtaining a touch position on the basis of the touch area that is detected and whether the touch input means has stopped or moved.
According to one embodiment, an apparatus for detecting a touch comprising a plurality of sensor nodes, which are arranged in a row or a column direction and comprise a driving line and a sensing line, comprises: the driving line to which alternating voltage is applied; the detection line for responding to the application of the alternate voltage to the driving line and outputting a voltage change; and a touch detection portion for detecting the touch through detection of the amount of voltage change from the detection line due to the alternating voltage that is applied to the driving line, while the detection line is floating after being charged.
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a touch detection device for a display apparatus comprising a plurality of pixels, and provides the touch detection device comprising: a plurality of sensor pads which are arranged so as to comprise a plurality of rows and columns; and a plurality of signal wirings, which connect each of the plurality of sensor pads to a driving apparatus, and which extend and bend at specific angles so as not to be parallel to the row and column directions comprised by the plurality of pixels.
One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for inspecting a touch sensor, comprising the steps of: a) charging and floating a plurality of sensor pads arranged in an isolated form; b) detecting a capacitance value of a specific sensor pad selected from among the plurality of sensor pads by applying a specific magnitude from at least one of a power source voltage and a grounding to adjacent sensor pads except for the specific sensor pad; and c) inspecting for whether the specific sensor pad is defective by comparing the detected capacitance value with a predetermined reference range.
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
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TOUCH DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS HAVING REDUCED NOISE
A touch detection method of a touch screen panel that includes a plurality of sensor pads separated from each other in matrix form constituted by a plurality of columns and rows, which is provided according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a) a step of measuring the capacitance value of a first sensor pad; b) a step of measuring the capacitance value of a second sensor pad selected from among the sensor pads that are not disposed in the same column or same row as the first sensor pad; and c) a step of carrying out touch detection based on the capacitance value measured by applying the step (a) and step (b) to each of the sensor pads.
Provided is a capacitive touch sensing device including one or more sensor pattern groups which are arranged in rows or columns, wherein the sensor pattern groups include a plurality of sensor pads. The sensor pattern groups are formed on capacitive touch panels having single layers, thereby reducing production costs and simplifying a manufacturing process. Additionally, a smaller number of wires are necessary when compared to a structure in which wires are connected to each sensor pad, and thus only a minimum amount of space for wiring is needed.
The objective of the present invention is to provide a fingerprint sensor package having a novel structure and a method for manufacturing same, the fingerprint sensor package enabled with obtaining an accurate fingerprint image by minimizing the distance between a top surface of a sensing portion in a fingerprint sensor and a fingerprint, so as to improve mechanical strength and tolerance to electrostatic discharge compared to existing fingerprint sensor packages. To this end, the present invention provides the fingerprint sensor package and the method for manufacturing same, the fingerprint sensor package comprising: the fingerprint sensor comprising a sensing portion on which pixels for detecting fingerprint data are arranged in an array; via frames, which are arranged apart from each other and around the fingerprint sensor, and which comprise a via hole; a connection electrode for electrically connecting a bonding pad, which is provided on an upper surface of the fingerprint sensor for external access, and the via hole on the via frames; a conductive pattern which forms a driving electrode for generating a driving signal for the fingerprint sensor; a mold body which is formed so that the fingerprint sensor and the via frame are integrated; and a protective layer for covering the upper surface of the fingerprint sensor.
The present invention discloses a fingerprint package and a method for manufacturing same, the fingerprint package which enables transmission of a driving signal required for scanning a fingerprint image, improve obtainment sensitivity of a fingerprint sensor by means of smooth swiping, and which has a simple structure so that productivity can be improved during manufacturing. The fingerprint package according to the present invention comprises: a base substrate comprising an interior area, on which a conductive pattern including a bond finger portion is formed and which includes a fingerprint sensor die paddle portion, and an exterior area which is positioned on the outer shell of the interior area and includes a driving electrode die paddle; the fingerprint sensor, which is attached to the fingerprint sensor die paddle on the base substrate and which is provided on the upper surface thereof with a sensor portion and a plurality of input/output pads; a bonding wire for electrically connecting the fingerprint sensor and the bond finger portion on the base substrate; and a mold body for integrally forming the fingerprint sensor and the driving electrode, which are positioned on the base substrate, and for protecting same from the external environment, wherein the driving electrode is formed to have the same height as that of the mold body so that the surface of the driving electrode is exposed to the exterior of the mold body, and wherein the driving electrode is formed around the fingerprint sensor and is connected to the fingerprint sensor through the conductive pattern on the base substrate.
The present invention relates to a touch detection method and to a touch detection device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the touch detection device comprises: a sensor pad for outputting a signal on being in the touched state, by responding to an alternating voltage in a floating state after having been charged with an electrical charge; a drive electrostatic capacity adjustment unit for adjusting the drive electrostatic capacity formed between the sensor pad and an alternating-voltage-applying unit which applies the alternating voltage; and a level-shift detection unit for acquiring a touch signal on the basis of the difference between a voltage fluctuation portion of the sensor pad in accordance with the alternating voltage when touch has not occurred and a voltage fluctuation portion of the sensor pad in accordance with the alternating voltage when touch has occurred. Here, the drive electrostatic capacity adjustment unit can connect the sensor pad and the alternating-voltage-applying unit by selecting at least one of a plurality of drive electrostatic capacities.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
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TOUCH DETECTION METHOD AND TOUCH DETECTION APPARATUS HAVING REINFORCED LINEARITY
The present invention relates to a touch detection method and to a touch detection apparatus. According to one embodiment of the invention, the touch detection apparatus comprises: a sensor pad for outputting a signal based on a touch state in response to an alternating voltage at a floating state after an electric charge is charged; an operational amplifier having a first input connected to an output of the sensor pad and a second input for receiving the alternating voltage; a level shift detection unit for acquiring a touch signal based on a difference between a voltage variation at an output terminal of the operational amplifier caused by the alternating voltage and a voltage variation at the output terminal of the operational amplifier caused by the occurrence of a touch; and a switching unit including a first switch for controlling an electric potential between a first input terminal and the output terminal of the operational amplifier and a second switch for switching the sensor pad and the first input of the operational amplifier.
The present invention relates to a touch detection method and a touch detection apparatus. The touch detection apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention can comprise: a plurality of sensor pads for outputting a signal according to a touch state of a touch input tool in response to an alternating voltage which alternates at a predetermined frequency in a floating state; a voltage fluctuation measurement unit for measuring a voltage fluctuation in the sensor pads depending on the alternating voltage when a touch is not generated, and measuring a voltage fluctuation in the sensor pads depending on the alternating voltage when a touch is generated; a touch capacitance acquisition unit for acquiring a touch capacitance on the basis of a predetermined variable being in a linear relation with the touch capacitance, and of mapping information mapped between the voltage fluctuations in the sensor pads when a touch is not generated and when a touch is generated; and a touch signal detection unit for calculating a touch area on the basis of the acquired touch capacitance.
A touch detection apparatus according to the present disclosure comprises: a sensor pad for outputting a signal according to a touch state in response to the alternating voltage at a floating state after charging with an electric charge; an additional electrostatic capacitive unit electrically connected to an output terminal of the sensor pad and having a capacitance corresponding to the parasitic capacitance of the sensor pad; an electrical charging/discharging unit for charging or discharging the additional electrostatic capacitive unit in such a manner that the additional electrostatic capacitive unit has an electric charge variation the same as that in the parasitic capacitance caused by the alternation of the alternating voltage but an opposite polarity; and a level shift detection unit for acquiring a touch signal based on the difference between the voltage variation in the sensor pad caused by the alternating voltage when no touch occurs and the voltage variation in the sensor pad caused by the alternating voltage when a touch occurs.
