Fingerprint Verification Rule Segmentation for Precision

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fingerprint recognition systems face issues with uneven force application, leading to unclear fingerprint collection and reduced precision, affecting the accuracy and user experience of fingerprint-based identity verification.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for identity verification that collect a target fingerprint, acquire a fingerprint verification rule based on a security level, and perform verification accordingly, allowing for adjustable security levels and improved precision by distinguishing between different fingerprint recognition scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the user presses the fingerprint recognition sensor hard to trigger the physical button for unlocking, then the physical button can be triggered, but the fingerprint recognition sensor enters motion state causing uneven force application and unclear fingerprint collection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveunlocking operationVSAvoidfingerprint collection precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the fingerprint recognition process into two independent stages: first, the physical button is pressed to trigger a preliminary fingerprint collection; second, the fingerprint is verified using the collected data. This segmentation allows the physical button to be pressed firmly for unlocking while the fingerprint sensor remains stationary for clear fingerprint capture, resolving the contradiction between easy operation and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by first pressing the physical button to trigger the fingerprint recognition sensor to collect the fingerprint before performing the actual verification. This preliminary collection phase ensures the fingerprint is captured clearly when the sensor is stationary, while the subsequent verification phase uses this pre-collected data, allowing firm pressing for unlocking without compromising fingerprint quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If the user slightly touches the fingerprint recognition sensor for recording, then the fingerprint can be recorded, but the physical button cannot be triggered for unlocking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefingerprint recording qualityVSAvoidunlocking operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the operation into two distinct phases: a preliminary phase where the physical button is pressed firmly to trigger fingerprint collection, and a verification phase where the collected fingerprint is processed. This allows the user to press firmly for unlocking while the sensor remains stationary for high-quality fingerprint capture, eliminating the need to choose between pressing force and recording quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses preliminary action by first triggering the fingerprint collection through physical button pressing before performing verification. This ensures the fingerprint is captured with sufficient pressure and clarity, while the verification process uses this pre-collected data, allowing firm pressing without sacrificing fingerprint quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If a single fingerprint verification rule is used for all security levels, then the system is simple, but the precision and security cannot be optimized for different scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveverification rule structureVSAvoidfingerprint verification precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the verification rules into multiple levels (e.g., first verification rule and second verification rule) corresponding to different security requirements. This allows the system to apply different verification thresholds and methods for different scenarios (such as unlocking vs. payment), optimizing precision for each specific use case while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured rule organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic verification by selecting different verification rules based on the security level required for each operation. The system can dynamically switch between different verification thresholds and methods depending on the scenario (e.g., lower threshold for unlocking, higher threshold for payment), optimizing precision for each specific operation while maintaining overall system simplicity through automated rule selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10643054B2Method and device for identity verification
Publication Date: 2020.05.05 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for identity verification is provided. The method includes: collecting a target fingerprint for the identity verification; acquiring a fingerprint verification rule corresponding to a security level of the identity verification; performing a verification of the target fingerprint based on the fingerprint verification rule; and confirming that the identity verification is successful when the target fingerprint is verified.