Dynamic Fingerprint Verification via Finger Trajectory Capture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional biometric fingerprint verification systems are vulnerable to security risks as static fingerprint images can be compromised, allowing unauthorized access if leaked, and do not provide user privacy since fingerprints are unchangeable.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that generate and compare dynamic fingerprints by capturing fingerprint images while the user moves their finger along a trajectory, creating a composite image that is harder to forge, thereby enhancing security by making each verification unique to the movement path.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If static fingerprint images are used for verification, then the verification process is simple and fast, but the security is compromised as leaked fingerprints can be forged for unauthorized access

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidverification process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms static fingerprint verification into dynamic verification by capturing fingerprint images during finger movement along a trajectory. The system records multiple fingerprint images at different positions and combines them into a dynamic fingerprint template, making the verification process security-resistant while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds temporal and spatial dimensions to fingerprint verification by incorporating the trajectory of finger movement. Instead of verifying a single static image, the system verifies the dynamic pattern formed by multiple images along a path, creating a higher-dimensional verification space that is resistant to forgery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If static fingerprints are stored as references, then the storage and comparison process is efficient, but user privacy is compromised since fingerprints are unchangeable and can be leaked

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser privacy protectionVSAvoidverification efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of fingerprint representation from static to dynamic. By capturing fingerprints during movement and combining multiple images into a dynamic template, the system creates a more secure reference that reflects natural usage patterns, protecting user privacy while maintaining verification efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If dynamic fingerprints are generated by capturing images during finger movement, then security is improved by making forgery difficult, but the verification process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity against forgeryVSAvoidfingerprint processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the fingerprint verification process into distinct phases: capturing multiple images during finger movement, processing each image to extract features, combining images into a dynamic template, and comparing against stored references. This segmentation manages complexity by breaking down the dynamic verification process into manageable steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing stage that captures multiple fingerprint images during finger movement and combines them into a dynamic template. This intermediary step acts as a mediator between the raw capture process and the final verification comparison, simplifying the overall system architecture while enhancing security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10095911B2Methods, devices, and computer-readable mediums for verifying a fingerprint
Publication Date: 2018.10.09 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A method, a device, and computer-readable medium are provided for verifying an identity of a user, which pertains to computer technology. In some aspects, the method includes generating a dynamic fingerprint while the user moves a finger along a trajectory of movement in a fingerprint collection area of a fingerprint reader, and comparing the dynamic fingerprint with a referential fingerprint. The method also includes verifying the identity of the user based on the comparison, and generating a report indicating the identity verified.