System and Method for Fingerprint-Resistant Surfaces for Devices Using Fingerprint Sensors
AssigneeValidity Sensors, Inc.
InventorsFred George Benkley, David Joseph Geoffroy
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Abstract
The invention is an enhanced security fingerprint scanner method and system designed to minimize the risk of fingerprint “spoofing” by minimizing the probability that latent fingerprints from authorized users will be inadvertently left on the device. In a preferred embodiment, surfaces of the device where the probably of authorized users inadvertently leaving latent fingerprints is particularly high are covered with fingerprint resistant or camouflaging material.
Claims26
A fingerprint sensor system, comprising:
- a sensor configured to sense a fingerprint when juxtaposed proximally thereto;
- a sensor surface onto which a user can swipe a fingerprint to be sensed;
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- a fingerprint-resistant surface covering an area of the device to prevent a user from leaving a discernable fingerprint impression on the device.
A method of enhancing the security of a fingerprint sensor equipped electronic device, said method comprising forming at least some of the surfaces of said device from fingerprint resistant materials.
A method of enhancing the security of a fingerprint sensor equipped electronic device, said method comprising printing or applying a fingerprint camouflage over at least some of the surfaces of said device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.