Active matrix capacitive fingerprint sensor with 1-TFT pixel architecture for display integration

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9958993
SERIAL NO

14788604

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

Embodiments described herein include a method for operating an input device by applying a charge voltage to a sense element through a first transistor that is between the sense element and a column output line and a first switch that is between the column output line and a drive voltage. The method also includes storing an electric charge on the sense element, wherein the electric charge comprises a magnitude corresponding to a feature of an input object. The method also includes driving a gate terminal of the first transistor low and disconnecting the charge voltage via the first switch. The method further includes transferring the electric charge to a feedback capacitor.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

  • SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Akhavan, Fomani Arash Sunnyvale, US 8 79
Hargreaves, Kirk Mountain View, US 58 1945
Shepelev, Petr Campbell, US 108 1618
Smith, Patrick San Jose, US 117 1871

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
7.5 Year Payment $3600.00 $1800.00 $900.00 Nov 1, 2025
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Nov 1, 2029
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00