Fingerprint Identification and Authentication

New solid-state sensing devices provide cost-effective, reliable, and sophisticated physical-access security for mobile devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs, and cell phones by Douglas McArthur

Sensors, Vol. 20, No. 1 – January 2003

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Two types of solid-state fingerprint sensing devices have been introduced on the market that will serve an increasing list of applications. The first is a single-touch sensor, which requires firm pressure on a fingerprint-capture location. The second requires a rapid swipe of a finger or thumb over the sensor face, where a unique set of factors is captured quickly for rapid analysis and authentication.

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