Thermal flexible foil-fingerprint sensor

摘要

At the Institute of Microsystem Technology of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg, a foil-fingerprint sensor (FFPS) was developed for application in the broad biometric field. The sensor principle is patented and contains new know-how, which is based on knowledge of microsystem technology (Patent WO03/098535). It possesses, in this form, a world-wide unique position. These new flexible and foil-based sensors are primarily conceived for installation on smartcards. The flexible fingerprint sensor has crucial advantages compared to sensors at present on the market. It can replace today's expensive silicon fingerprint sensors and amend the possible application area.