U.S. patent application number 16/683751 was filed with the patent office on 2020-03-12 for method and apparatus for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen and electronic device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Vkansee (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Shuguang Wang, Yuanjing Wang.
Application Number | 20200082145 16/683751 |
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Family ID | 61017482 |
Filed Date | 2020-03-12 |
United States Patent
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20200082145 |
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A1 |
Wang; Shuguang ; et
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March 12, 2020 |
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Fingerprint Acquisition Based
on a Display Screen and Electronic Device
Abstract
The present application discloses a method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen and a related
apparatus, which are applied to a display screen with a fingerprint
acquisition function. In the disclosure, by detecting a fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction generated in an electronic
device in real time, a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the
display screen is controlled to emit light and a fingerprint sensor
is triggered to acquire a fingerprint image, if and only if the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction is detected. When
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction does not exist,
the display screen is not affected and the fingerprint sensor is in
a non-operating state so as to save energy. Moreover, only the
preset fingerprint acquisition region on the display screen is
controlled to perform the fingerprint acquisition, and other
regions on the display screen are not affected in fingerprint
acquisition, therefore, the original display or the black screen
state of the display screen is not affected, and it is ensured that
the user can accurately touch the region with a finger to acquire a
fingerprint image accurately and quickly. In this way, the cost of
hardware integration may be reduced, the appearance may be
simplified and the user experience may be improved.
Inventors: |
Wang; Shuguang; (Beijing,
CN) ; Wang; Yuanjing; (Beijing, CN) |
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Applicant: |
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Vkansee (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. |
Beijing |
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CN |
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61017482 |
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16/683751 |
Filed: |
November 14, 2019 |
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15561235 |
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10482309 |
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PCT/CN2017/083608 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G06F 3/04817 20130101;
G06F 21/32 20130101; G06K 9/00087 20130101; G06K 9/0004 20130101;
G06F 3/0412 20130101; G06F 3/0481 20130101; G06F 3/04886
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International
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G06K 9/00 20060101
G06K009/00; G06F 3/0481 20060101 G06F003/0481; G06F 3/0488 20060101
G06F003/0488; G06F 21/32 20060101 G06F021/32; G06F 3/041 20060101
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Foreign Application Data
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Jul 25, 2016 |
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201610594600.4 |
Claims
1. A method for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a
display screen, which is applied to an electronic device, wherein
the electronic device comprises at least a display screen, and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen,
the method comprises: detecting a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction from a user or an application; controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to
illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected; and triggering the
fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint image, wherein the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction includes an
authentication instruction generated by the application in the
electronic device.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light according to
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected
comprises: controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
emit light to illuminate a finger surface, when the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected is a display screen
wake-up and authentication instruction or the authentication
instruction.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light according to
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected
comprises: controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
display a preset prompt icon to prompt the user to touch the preset
fingerprint acquisition region with a finger and inform the user of
a position to be touched by the finger, according to the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction; determining whether
the user touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region with the
finger by using a touch sensing apparatus; and controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to illuminate a
finger surface, when it is determined that the user touches the
preset fingerprint acquisition region with the finger.
4. A method for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a
display screen, which is applied to an electronic device, wherein
the electronic device comprises at least a display screen, and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen,
the method comprises: detecting a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction from a user or an application; controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to
illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected; and triggering the
fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint image, wherein the
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
according to the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
detected comprises: controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition
region to display a preset prompt icon to prompt the user to touch
the preset fingerprint acquisition region with a finger and inform
the user of a position to be touched by the finger, according to
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction; determining
whether the user touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region
with the finger by using a touch sensing apparatus; and controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to
illuminate a finger surface, when it is determined that the user
touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region with the
finger.
5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to display a preset prompt
icon comprises: controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition
region to statically display the preset prompt icon, or controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to dynamically display
the preset prompt icon, wherein the controlling the preset
fingerprint acquisition region to dynamically display the preset
prompt icon comprises at least one of: dynamically adjusting
brightness of the preset prompt icon; and controlling the preset
fingerprint acquisition region to display multiple different types
of preset prompt icons in sequence.
6. The method according to claim 5, wherein a type of the preset
prompt icon comprises at least one of a preset figure, a preset
image, and a preset text.
7. A method for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a
display screen, which is applied to an electronic device, wherein
the electronic device comprises at least a display screen, and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen,
the method comprises: detecting a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction from a user or an application; controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to
illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected; and triggering the
fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint image, wherein the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction comprises at least
one of: a first display screen wake-up instruction generated when
it is detected that a power key or a start key of the electronic
device is pressed by a user in a black screen state; a second
display screen wake-up instruction generated when a touch sensing
apparatus detects that a first touch operation is performed by the
user in a black screen state, wherein the first touch operation
comprises any one of performing a single click on the display
screen, performing a continuous click on the display screen and
touching the display screen for a long time, and the touch sensing
apparatus is disposed in the electronic device to detect a touch
operation of the user on the display screen; and a display screen
wake-up and authentication instruction generated when the touch
sensing apparatus detects that a second touch operation is
performed by the user in a black screen state, wherein the second
touch operation comprises any one of performing a single click or
continuous click on the preset fingerprint acquisition region and
touching the preset fingerprint acquisition region for a long
time.
8. A method for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a
display screen, which is applied to an electronic device, wherein
the electronic device comprises at least a display screen, and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen,
the method comprises: detecting a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction from a user or an application; controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to
illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected; and triggering the
fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint image, wherein the
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
to illuminate a finger surface comprises: adjusting screen
brightness of the preset fingerprint acquisition region.
9. The method according to claim 8, the adjusting of screen
brightness of the preset fingerprint acquisition region comprises:
determining whether a preset template matching the fingerprint
image exists; triggering the electronic device to perform a
corresponding preset operation, when the preset template matching
the fingerprint image exists; and adjusting the screen brightness
of the preset fingerprint acquisition region, when the preset
template matching the fingerprint image does not exist.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 15/561,235 filed Sep. 25, 2017, which application is a U.S.
National Phase Application of PCT Application No. PCT/CN2017/083608
filed May 9, 2017, which application claims priority to Chinese
Patent Application No. 201610594600.4, titled "Method and apparatus
for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
and electronic device", filed on Jul. 25, 2016, the entire contents
of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of fingerprint
acquisition, and in particular, to a method and apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen and
an electronic device.
BACKGROUND
[0003] With the development of science and technology and the
increase in public security awareness, it is a trend that personal
identity is recognized with inherent physiological characteristics
(such as fingerprint, face, iris) and behavioral characteristics
(such as handwriting, sound, gait) of the human body by closely
combining a computer with high-technology means such as optics,
acoustics, biology. The fingerprint identification technology has
been widely used in various electronic devices such as mobile
phones, notebook computers, and tablet computers due to simplicity,
practicality and the like.
[0004] The key of the fingerprint identification technology is to
acquire a fingerprint. The existing fingerprint acquisition device
as an independent device is generally arranged on the back or side
of an electronic device, or hidden under the HOME solid key on the
front of the electronic device. Correspondingly, the existing
control method for the fingerprint acquisition device is also
relatively independent, and a user can put a finger on the
fingerprint acquisition device at any time to trigger the
electronic device to complete the fingerprint acquisition.
[0005] However, with the integration and ultra-thin development
trend of the electronic device, an ultra-thin fingerprint
acquisition component can be installed under a display screen of
the electronic device to achieve a fingerprint acquisition function
on the display screen, which can improve the integration degree of
the electronic device and make the electronic equipment thinner. In
view of this, the fingerprint acquisition component is integrated
into the display screen, and the above-described relatively
independent control method for fingerprint acquisition is no longer
applicable. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new control
method for fingerprint acquisition to ensure an accurate and
effective man-machine interaction in acquiring fingerprint based on
the display screen without affecting the original display function
of the display screen, and enhance the user experience.
SUMMARY
[0006] The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen and
an electronic device, so as to solve a fingerprint acquisition
control problem of an electronic device in which a fingerprint
sensor is integrated under a display screen.
[0007] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen is
provided. The method is applied to an electronic device. The
electronic device includes at least a display screen, and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen.
The method includes: detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction from a user or an application; controlling the preset
fingerprint acquisition region to emit light to illuminate a finger
surface, according to the fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction detected; and triggering the fingerprint sensor to
acquire a fingerprint image.
[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in a first feasible
embodiment of the first aspect, the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction includes at least one of: a first display
screen wake-up instruction, a second display screen wake-up
instruction, a display screen wake-up and authentication
instruction and an authentication instruction.
[0009] The first display screen wake-up instruction is generated
when it is detected that a power key or a start key of the
electronic device is pressed by a user in a black screen state.
[0010] The second display screen wake-up instruction is generated
when a touch sensing apparatus detects that a first touch operation
is performed by the user in a black screen state. The first touch
operation comprises any one of performing a single click on the
display screen, performing a continuous click on the display screen
and touching the display screen for a long time. The touch sensing
apparatus is disposed in the electronic device to detect a touch
operation of the user on the display screen.
[0011] The display screen wake-up and authentication instruction is
generated when the touch sensing apparatus detects that a second
touch operation is performed by the user in a black screen state.
The second touch operation comprises any one of performing a single
click or continuous click on the preset fingerprint acquisition
region and touching the preset fingerprint acquisition region for a
long time.
[0012] The authentication instruction is generated by the
application in the electronic device.
[0013] In conjunction with the first feasible embodiment of the
first aspect, in a second feasible embodiment of the first aspect,
the controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit
light according to the fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction detected includes: controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to emit strong light to illuminate a finger
surface, when the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
detected is the display screen wake-up and authentication
instruction or the authentication instruction.
[0014] In conjunction with the first feasible embodiment of the
first aspect, in a third feasible embodiment of the first aspect,
the controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit
light according to the fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction detected includes: controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to display a preset prompt icon to prompt the
user to touch the preset fingerprint acquisition region with a
finger and inform the user of a position to be touched by the
finger, when the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
detected is the first display screen wake-up instruction or the
second display screen wake-up instruction; determining whether the
user touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region with the
finger by using the touch sensing apparatus; and controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit strong light to
illuminate a finger surface, when it is determined that the user
touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region with the
finger.
[0015] In conjunction with the third feasible embodiment of the
first aspect, in a fourth feasible embodiment of the first aspect,
the controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
display a preset prompt icon includes: controlling the preset
fingerprint acquisition region to statically display the preset
prompt icon, or controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition
region to dynamically display the preset prompt icon.
[0016] The controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
dynamically display the preset prompt icon includes at least one
of: dynamically adjusting brightness of the preset prompt icon; and
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to display
multiple different types of preset prompt icons in sequence.
[0017] In conjunction with the fourth feasible embodiment of the
first aspect, in a fifth feasible embodiment of the first aspect,
the type of the preset prompt icon includes at least one of a
preset figure, a preset image, and a preset text.
[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the first aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the first aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the first
aspect, the fourth feasible embodiment of the first aspect or the
fifth feasible embodiment of the first aspect, in the sixth
feasible embodiment of the first aspect, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region includes at least one of: a first region, a
second region, a third region, and a common region.
[0019] The first region is in the middle of the lower of the
display screen and overlapping with a position of a virtual
key.
[0020] The second region is within an exploring hot region of a
right hand thumb. The exploring hot region of the right hand thumb
refers to a region which is easy to be touched by the right hand
thumb in a state that the right hand thumb bends naturally and a
finger pulp thereof touches the screen when the electronic device
is held by a right hand.
[0021] The third region is within an exploring hot region of a left
hand thumb. The exploring hot region of the left hand thumb refers
to a region which is easy to be touched by the left hand thumb in a
state that the left hand thumb bends naturally and a finger pulp
thereof touches the screen when the electronic device is held by a
left hand.
[0022] The common region is between the exploring hot region of the
right hand thumb and the exploring hot region of the left hand
thumb.
[0023] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the first aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the first aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the first
aspect, the fourth feasible embodiment of the first aspect or the
fifth feasible embodiment of the first aspect, in the seventh
feasible embodiment of the first aspect, the method further
includes: determining whether the fingerprint image acquired by the
fingerprint sensor satisfies a preset quality standard, wherein the
preset quality standard includes: at least one of an area,
brightness and contrast of the fingerprint image satisfying a
preset range; and performing a preset adjustment operation and
re-triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a new fingerprint
image, when the fingerprint image does not satisfy the preset
quality standard, wherein the performing a preset adjustment
operation includes at least one of: adjusting screen brightness of
the preset fingerprint acquisition region, adjusting exposure time
of the fingerprint sensor, and adjusting a gain coefficient of the
fingerprint sensor.
[0024] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the first aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the first aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the first
aspect, the fourth feasible embodiment of the first aspect or the
fifth feasible embodiment of the first aspect, in the eighth
feasible embodiment of the first aspect, the method further
includes: determining whether a preset template matching the
fingerprint image exists; triggering the electronic device to
perform a corresponding preset operation, when the preset template
matching the fingerprint image exists; and determining whether the
number of matching failures is less than a preset number, when the
preset template matching the fingerprint image does not exist, and
re-triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a new fingerprint
image, when the number of matching failures is less than the preset
number.
[0025] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus
for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
is provided. The apparatus is applied to an electronic device. The
electronic device includes at least a display screen, a touch
sensing apparatus and a fingerprint sensor installed under the
display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint acquisition
region of the display screen. The apparatus includes: a processor,
and a memory configured for storing instructions being executable
by the processor. The processor is configured for: performing the
method for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display
screen according to any one of the feasible embodiments of the
first aspect, when the instructions stored in the memory are
called.
[0026] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus
for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
is provided. The apparatus is applied to an electronic device. The
electronic device includes at least a display screen and a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen.
The apparatus includes: a triggering instruction detecting unit,
configured for detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction from a user or an application; an acquisition region
control unit, configured for controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to emit light to illuminate a finger surface,
according to the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
detected; and a fingerprint acquisition triggering unit, configured
for triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint
image, after the preset fingerprint acquisition region is
controlled by the acquisition region control unit to emit
light.
[0027] In conjunction with the third aspect, in a first feasible
embodiment of the third aspect, the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction detected by the triggering instruction
detecting unit includes at least one of: a first display screen
wake-up instruction, a second display screen wake-up instruction, a
display screen wake-up and authentication instruction and an
authentication instruction.
[0028] The first display screen wake-up instruction is generated
when it is detected that a power key or a start key of the
electronic device is pressed by a user in a black screen state.
[0029] The second display screen wake-up instruction is generated
when a touch sensing apparatus detects that a first touch operation
is performed by the user in a black screen state. The first touch
operation comprises any one of performing a single click on the
display screen, performing a continuous click on the display screen
and touching the display screen for a long time. The touch sensing
apparatus is disposed in the electronic device to detect a touch
operation of the user on the display screen.
[0030] The display screen wake-up and authentication instruction is
generated when the touch sensing apparatus detects that a second
touch operation is performed by the user in a black screen state.
The second touch operation comprises any one of performing a single
click or continuous click on the preset fingerprint acquisition
region and touching the preset fingerprint acquisition region for a
long time.
[0031] The authentication instruction is generated by an
application in the electronic device.
[0032] In conjunction with the first feasible embodiment of the
third aspect, in a second feasible embodiment of the third aspect,
the acquisition region control unit includes: a first light
emitting control unit, configured for controlling the preset
fingerprint acquisition region to emit strong light to illuminate a
finger surface, when the fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction detected is the display screen wake-up and
authentication instruction or the authentication instruction.
[0033] In conjunction with the first feasible embodiment of the
third aspect, in a third feasible embodiment of the third aspect,
the acquisition region control unit includes: a prompt icon control
unit, configured for controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition
region to display a preset prompt icon to prompt the user to touch
the preset fingerprint acquisition region with a finger and inform
the user of a position to be touched by the finger, when the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected is the
first display screen wake-up instruction or the second display
screen wake-up instruction; a touch operation detecting unit,
configured for determining whether the user touches the preset
fingerprint acquisition region with the finger by using the touch
sensing apparatus, after the preset prompt icon is displayed; and a
second light emitting control unit, configured for controlling the
preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit strong light to
illuminate a finger surface, when determining that the user touches
the preset fingerprint acquisition region with the finger.
[0034] In conjunction with the third feasible embodiment of the
third aspect, in a fourth feasible embodiment of the third aspect,
the prompt icon control unit includes: a prompt icon static control
unit and a prompt icon dynamic control unit.
[0035] The prompt icon static control unit is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to statically
display the preset prompt icon, when the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction detected is the first display screen wake-up
instruction or the second display screen wake-up instruction.
[0036] The prompt icon dynamic control unit is configured for when
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected is the
first display screen wake-up instruction or the second display
screen wake-up instruction, controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to dynamically display the preset prompt icon in
any one of: dynamically adjusting brightness of the preset prompt
icon; and controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
display multiple different types of preset prompt icons in
sequence.
[0037] In conjunction with the third aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the third aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the third aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the third
aspect, or the fourth feasible embodiment of the third aspect, in
the fifth feasible embodiment of the third aspect, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region on the display screen includes at
least one of: a first region, a second region, a third region and a
common region.
[0038] The first region is in the middle of the lower of the
display screen and overlapping with a position of a virtual
key.
[0039] The second region is within an exploring hot region of a
right hand thumb. The exploring hot region of the right hand thumb
refers to a region which is easy to be touched by the right hand
thumb in a state that the right hand thumb bends naturally and a
finger pulp thereof touches the screen when the electronic device
is held by a right hand.
[0040] The third region is within an exploring hot region of a left
hand thumb. The exploring hot region of the left hand thumb refers
to a region which is easy to be touched by the left hand thumb in a
state that the left hand thumb bends naturally and a finger pulp
thereof touches the screen when the electronic device is held by a
left hand.
[0041] The common region is between the exploring hot region of the
right hand thumb and the exploring hot region of the left hand
thumb.
[0042] In conjunction with the third aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the third aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the third aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the third
aspect, or the fourth feasible embodiment of the third aspect, in
the sixth feasible embodiment of the third aspect, the apparatus
further includes: an image quality detecting unit, configured for
determining whether the fingerprint image satisfies a preset
quality standard, wherein the preset quality standard includes: at
least one of an area, brightness and contrast of the fingerprint
image satisfying a preset range; and a control parameter adjusting
unit, configured for performing a preset adjustment operation and
re-triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a new fingerprint
image, when the fingerprint image does not satisfy the preset
quality standard. The performing a preset adjustment operation
includes at least one of: adjusting screen brightness of the preset
fingerprint acquisition region, adjusting exposure time of the
fingerprint sensor, and adjusting a gain coefficient of the
fingerprint sensor.
[0043] In conjunction with the third aspect, the first feasible
embodiment of the third aspect, the second feasible embodiment of
the third aspect, the third feasible embodiment of the third
aspect, or the fourth feasible embodiment of the third aspect, in
the seventh feasible embodiment of the third aspect, the apparatus
further includes: a fingerprint image matching unit, configured for
determining whether a preset template matching the fingerprint
image exists, and triggering the electronic device to perform a
corresponding preset operation, when a preset template matching the
fingerprint image exists; and a matching failure processing unit,
configured for determining whether the number of matching failures
is less than a preset number, when the fingerprint image matching
unit determines that the preset template matching the fingerprint
image does not exists, and re-triggering the fingerprint sensor to
acquire a new fingerprint image, when the number of matching
failures is less than the preset number.
[0044] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic
device is provided. The electronic device includes: a display
screen, a touch sensing apparatus, a fingerprint sensor installed
under the display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen, and the apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to any one of the above-described embodiments.
[0045] As can be seen from the above-described technical solutions,
in an embodiment of the disclosure, if and only if the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction is detected, that is, there is a
need to perform a fingerprint acquisition, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen is controlled to emit
light and a fingerprint sensor is triggered to be in a normal
operating state. Accordingly, in a case that there is no
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region can be in a black screen state or
display the current program interface, which is the same as other
regions of the display screen, and the fingerprint sensor can be in
a non-operating state in order to reduce the power of the
electronic device consumed for the fingerprint acquisition function
as far as possible. Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the disclosure,
only the preset fingerprint acquisition region on the display
screen is used for the fingerprint acquisition, and other regions
on the display screen other than the preset fingerprint acquisition
region are not affected in the fingerprint acquisition, and still
used for displaying according to the display needs of the current
scene or keep the black screen state. That is, the original display
or the black screen state of the display screen is not affected,
and it is ensured that the user can accurately touch the screen
with a finger in acquiring fingerprint based on the display screen.
As a result, the accurate man-machine interaction is ensured in
acquiring fingerprint based on the display screen and a fingerprint
image is acquired accurately and quickly. Therefore, it is possible
that a hardware structure in which the ultra-thin fingerprint
sensor is integrated under the display screen operates normally.
Also, the cost of hardware integration may be reduced, the
appearance of the electronic device may be simplified and the user
experience may be improved.
[0046] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
description and the following detailed description are exemplary
and explanatory only, and are not restrictive of the
disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0047] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of the description, illustrate embodiments of the
disclosure and serve to explain the principles of the disclosure
together with the description.
[0048] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a display screen and a
fingerprint sensor in an electronic device according to an
embodiment of the disclosure;
[0049] FIG. 1B is a sectional view of a display screen and a
fingerprint sensor in an electronic device according to an
embodiment of the disclosure;
[0050] FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen according to an
embodiment of the disclosure;
[0051] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a principle for fingerprint
acquisition according to an embodiment of the disclosure;
[0052] FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 4D and FIG. 4E are schematic
diagrams of preferred positions of a preset fingerprint acquisition
region on the display screen according to an embodiment of the
disclosure;
[0053] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen according to
another embodiment of the disclosure;
[0054] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an interface for
dynamically displaying a preset prompt icon according to an
embodiment of the disclosure;
[0055] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen according to
another embodiment of the disclosure;
[0056] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen according to
another embodiment of the disclosure;
[0057] FIG. 9 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to an embodiment of the disclosure;
[0058] FIG. 10 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to another embodiment of the disclosure;
[0059] FIG. 11 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to another embodiment of the disclosure; and
[0060] FIG. 12 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to another embodiment of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0061] Here example embodiments are described in details, which are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following
description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise
indicated, the same numerals in different figures denote the same
or similar elements. The following example embodiments described do
not represent all embodiments being consistent with the present
disclosure. Instead, they are only examples of apparatuses and
methods being consistent with some aspects of the present
disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.
[0062] A flowchart of a method for controlling fingerprint
acquisition based on a display screen is provided according to an
embodiment of the disclosure. The method is applied to an
electronic device. As shown in a perspective view of an electronic
device in FIG. 1A and a sectional view of an electronic device in
FIG. 1B, the electronic device includes at least a display screen
101, and a fingerprint sensor 102. A fingerprint acquisition region
is preset on the display screen 101, and the fingerprint sensor 102
is disposed under the preset fingerprint acquisition region. FIG. 2
shows a flowchart of a method for controlling fingerprint
acquisition based on a display screen according to an embodiment of
the disclosure.
[0063] Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 2, the method for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
includes the following steps S1 to S3.
[0064] In step S1, a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
from a user or an application is detected.
[0065] In the embodiment of the disclosure, the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction represents that the electronic
device needs to acquire a fingerprint of a user. According to
different application scenes, the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction may be generated by the user operation. For
example, when the display screen 101 is in a black screen state, if
the user presses a power key of the electronic device, which
indicates that the user has a requirement of waking-up and
unlocking the display screen, the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction is generated to start subsequent steps to
acquire a fingerprint image required for unlocking the display
screen. The fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction may also
be generated by an application running on the electronic device.
For example, when the user pays online via an application, the
application needs to authenticate the user according to the user's
fingerprint. Thus, the corresponding fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction is generated to start the subsequent steps
to acquire a fingerprint image required for authentication.
[0066] In step S2, the preset fingerprint acquisition region is
controlled to emit light to illuminate a finger surface, according
to the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected.
[0067] In step S3, the fingerprint sensor is triggered to acquire a
fingerprint image.
[0068] In the embodiment of the disclosure, after the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction is detected, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen 101 is
controlled to emit light to illuminate a finger surface of a user.
The light is reflected by the finger and then enters the
fingerprint sensor 102 under the preset fingerprint acquisition
region. The light reflected is finally converted into a digital
image signal by the fingerprint sensor 102, that is, the
fingerprint image of the user is obtained.
[0069] Specifically, referring to a schematic diagram of a
principle for fingerprint acquisition shown in FIG. 3, when the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction is detected, a drive
circuit for controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region
of the display screen drives corresponding display image elements
to emit light, as shown by solid-line arrows in FIG. 3. The light
emitted by the display image elements reaches the finger surface
through a cover plate of the display screen, and is diffused on a
rough fingerprint of the finger to obtain reflected light as shown
by dotted-line arrows in FIG. 3. The reflected light passes through
the cover plate, the display image elements and their drive circuit
layer and a substrate of the display screen in sequence, and
reaches the fingerprint sensor. Then the fingerprint sensor can
generates a corresponding fingerprint image according to the
reflected light. In order to ensure that the reflected light of the
finger successfully enters into the fingerprint sensor 102, the
cover plate and the substrate for the preset fingerprint
acquisition region on the display screen 101 are made of a
transparent material, or a light-passing hole is provided on the
cover plate and the substrate.
[0070] In addition, in the embodiment of the disclosure, after the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction is detected, the
preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen 101 is
controlled to emit light to further inform the user of a position
to be touched by the finger, thereby ensuring that the fingerprint
image of the user is acquired quickly and accurately.
[0071] As can be seen from the above-described technical solutions,
in an embodiment of the disclosure, if and only if the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction is detected, that is, there is a
need to perform a fingerprint acquisition operation, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen is controlled
to emit light and a fingerprint sensor is triggered to be in a
normal operating state. Accordingly, in a case that there is no
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region can be in a black screen state or
display the current program interface, which is the same as other
regions of the display screen, and the fingerprint sensor can be in
a non-operating state in order to reduce the power of the
electronic device consumed for the fingerprint acquisition function
as far as possible. Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the disclosure,
only the preset fingerprint acquisition region on the display
screen is used in the fingerprint acquisition, and other regions on
the display screen other than the preset fingerprint acquisition
region are not affected in the fingerprint acquisition, and still
used for displaying according to the display needs of the current
scene or keep the black screen state. That is, the original display
or the black screen state of the display screen is not affected,
and it is ensured that the user can accurately touch the screen
with a finger in acquiring fingerprint based on the display screen.
As a result, the accurate man-machine interaction is ensured in
acquiring fingerprint based on the display screen and a fingerprint
image is acquired accurately and quickly. Therefore, it is possible
that a hardware structure in which the ultra-thin fingerprint
sensor is integrated under the display screen operates normally.
Also, the cost of hardware integration may be reduced, the
appearance of the electronic device may be simplified and the user
experience may be improved.
[0072] Preferably, the preset fingerprint acquisition region
includes, but is not limited to, a first region, a second region, a
third region and a common region of the display screen.
[0073] The first region is in the middle of the lower of the
display screen and overlapping with a position of a virtual key, as
shown in FIG. 4A;
[0074] The second region is within an exploring hot region of a
right hand thumb, wherein the exploring hot region of a right hand
thumb refers to a region which is easy to be touched by the right
hand thumb in a state that the right hand thumb bends naturally and
the finger pulp touches the screen when the electronic device is
held by a right hand, as shown in FIG. 4B;
[0075] The third region is within an exploring hot region of a left
hand thumb, wherein the exploring hot region of a left hand thumb
refers to a region which is easy to be touched by the left hand
thumb in a state that the left hand thumb bends naturally and the
finger pulp touches the screen when the electronic device is held
by a left hand, as shown in FIG. 4C; and
[0076] The common region is between the exploring hot region of the
right hand thumb and the exploring hot region of the left hand
thumb, as shown in FIG. 4D.
[0077] More precisely, the display screen of the electronic device
can be divided into a plurality of rectangular regions, and the
preset fingerprint acquisition region is quantitatively represented
by a combination of adjacent multiple rectangular regions. As shown
in FIG. 4E, the display screen may be divided into a rectangular
array of 16.times.9, and a first fingerprint acquisition region
indicated by horizontal reference numerals C to G and vertical
reference numerals 04 to 08 and a second fingerprint acquisition
region indicated by horizontal reference numerals D to F and
vertical reference numerals 00 to 03, which are shown by shadow,
are selected as the preset fingerprint acquisition region.
[0078] As mentioned above, the source and specific forms of the
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction in the embodiment of
the disclosure may be different according to different application
scenes. Preferably, the fingerprint acquisition triggering
instruction includes, but is not limited to, a first display screen
wake-up instruction, a second display screen wake-up instruction, a
display screen wake-up and authentication instruction, and an
authentication instruction.
[0079] 1) The first display screen wake-up instruction is generated
when it is detected that a power key or a start key of the
electronic device is pressed by a user in a black screen state.
[0080] The method for controlling fingerprint acquisition according
to the embodiment of the disclosure may be applied to a scene of
unlocking the display screen. Accordingly, for an electronic device
in which a display screen needs to be waken up via a power key or a
start key (i.e., the Home key), when the user performs a touch
operation such as pressing on the power key or the start key of the
electronic device, the electronic device generates a first display
screen wake-up instruction according to the touch operation. After
the display screen is waken up, a next operation of the user is
very likely to unlock the display screen. Therefore, in the
embodiment of the disclosure, the first display screen wake-up
instruction above-described is used as a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction in order to make preparation for unlocking
the display screen.
[0081] In the embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device
is further provided with a touch sensing apparatus for detecting a
user's touch operation on the display screen, and the touch sensing
apparatus remains in an operating state in a case that the display
screen is in a black screen state, so that the user can wake up the
display screen of the electronic device by clicking on any region
of the display screen.
[0082] 2) The second display screen wake-up instruction is
generated when the touch sensing apparatus detects that a first
touch operation is performed by the user in the black screen
state.
[0083] The first touch operation includes any one of performing a
single click on the display screen, performing a continuous click
on the display screen and touching the display screen for a long
time. That is, based on the electronic device provided with a touch
sensor, when the method for controlling fingerprint acquisition
according to the embodiment of the disclosure is applied to a scene
of unlocking a display screen, the touch sensing apparatus of the
electronic device may be used to detect whether the user performs a
first touch operation in a black screen state, and the second
display screen wake-up instruction may be generated when it is
detected that the user performs the first touch operation. After
the display screen is waken up, a next operation of the user is
very likely to unlock the display screen. Therefore, in the
embodiment of the disclosure, the first display screen wake-up
instruction above-described is used as a fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction in order to make preparation for unlocking
the display screen.
[0084] 3) The display screen wake-up and authentication instruction
is generated when the touch sensing apparatus detects that a second
touch operation is performed by the user in the black screen
state.
[0085] The second touch operation includes any one of performing a
single click on the preset fingerprint acquisition region of the
display screen, performing a continuous click on the preset
fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen and touching
the preset fingerprint acquisition region for a long time. A touch
region corresponding to the first touch operation may be any region
of the display screen, but a touch region corresponding to the
second touch operation includes only the preset fingerprint
acquisition region on the display screen.
[0086] 4) The authentication instruction is generated by an
application in the electronic device.
[0087] In the process of interaction between an application in the
electronic device and the user, in order to ensure the security of
user information, when the application asks the user to log into an
account or pay online, the identity of the user needs to be
authenticated. Thus, in the embodiment of the disclosure, an
authentication instruction generated by the application is used as
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction to use an
acquired fingerprint image for authentication.
[0088] Based on different types of fingerprint acquisition
triggering instructions described above (namely, the first display
screen wake-up instruction, the second display screen wake-up
instruction, the display screen wake-up and authentication
instruction and the authentication instruction), a method for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen is
provided according to another embodiment of the disclosure, of
which a flowchart is shown in FIG. 5. In the embodiment, since
different types of fingerprint acquisition triggering instructions
correspond to different application scenes, the subsequent steps
for controlling fingerprint acquisition are different. Referring to
FIG. 5, the method for controlling fingerprint acquisition includes
the following steps.
[0089] In step S1, a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction
from a user or an application is detected, and the following step
S21 or S221 are selected to be performed according to the type of
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction.
[0090] In step S21, the preset fingerprint acquisition region is
controlled to emit strong light to illuminate a finger surface,
when the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected is
the display screen wake-up and authentication instruction or the
authentication instruction, and step S3 is performed.
[0091] An application scene corresponding to the display screen
wake-up and authentication instruction is that the user performs a
continuous click operation, a long-time touch operation and the
like on the preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display
screen in a black screen state. It indicates that the user knows
the exact position of the preset fingerprint acquisition region on
the display screen at this time, and the actual need of the user is
to unlock the display screen. In this case, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is directly controlled to emit strong light to
illuminate the user's finger surface, and then a fingerprint image
of the user's finger is generated according to the light reflected
through the finger by triggering the fingerprint sensor in the
following step S23.
[0092] For the above-mentioned authentication instruction generated
by the application, the corresponding application scene is to log
into an account, pay online, or the like in the process of
interaction between the application and the user, and its direct
purpose is to acquire a fingerprint image of the user for
authentication. Therefore, in this case, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is directly controlled to emit strong light, and
a fingerprint image of the user's finger is acquired quickly in the
following step S3.
[0093] In step S221, the fingerprint acquisition region is
controlled to display a preset prompt icon to prompt the user to
touch the region with a finger and inform the user of a position to
be touched by the finger, when the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction detected is the first display screen wake-up
instruction or the second display screen wake-up instruction.
[0094] In step S222, it is determined whether the user touches the
preset fingerprint acquisition region with a finger by using the
touch sensing apparatus.
[0095] In step S223, the preset fingerprint acquisition region is
controlled to emit strong light to illuminate a finger surface,
when it is determined that the user touches the preset fingerprint
acquisition region with the finger.
[0096] An application scene corresponding to the first display
screen wake-up instruction is that the user presses a power key or
a start key in a black screen state, and an application scene
corresponding to the second display screen wake-up instruction is
that the user performs a single click operation, a continuous click
operation, a long-time touch operation or the like on any region of
the display screen in a black screen state. In the two application
scenes, the user's direct purpose may only be to wake up the
display screen to view time or to view whether there is a new
notification message, and it cannot be determined whether the user
needs to unlock the display screen. Therefore, in this case, the
preset prompt icon is displayed in the preset fingerprint
acquisition region in the step S221 to prompt the user that the
finger can touch a position for displaying the preset prompt icon,
and then it is detected whether the user is touching the region
with the finger in step S222. If the user is touching the region
with the finger, which indicates that the user has a need of
unlocking the display screen through fingerprint identification,
step S223 and the subsequent step S3 can be performed. If it is not
detected that the user is touching the region with the finger in
step S222, which indicates that the user has no need of unlocking
the display screen, it is not necessary to perform the subsequent
steps.
[0097] In step S3, the fingerprint sensor is triggered to acquire a
fingerprint image.
[0098] From the above steps in the method, in this embodiment, the
user can wake up the display screen by performing a single click
operation, a continuous click operation, a long-time touch
operation or the like on any region of the display screen, or by
pressing the power key/start key, in a black screen state, so that
the display screen displays a preset prompt icon to indicate a
position to be touched by the finger. This facilitates the further
unlocking of the display screen by the user, and may start the
fingerprint acquisition process and make preparation for unlocking
the display screen. Additionally, in this embodiment, the user may
directly start a fingerprint acquisition function (including
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit
strong light and triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a
fingerprint image) to complete the fingerprint acquisition quickly
by performing a continuous click operation, a long-time touch
operation, or the like on the preset fingerprint acquisition region
of the display screen in the black screen state, on the premise of
knowing the exact position of the preset fingerprint acquisition
region on the display screen. Alternatively, the user may directly
start the fingerprint acquisition function to complete the
fingerprint acquisition quickly, ensuring that the authentication
process based on the fingerprint image is completed successfully
and quickly, when an authentication instruction is generated by the
application.
[0099] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the disclosure,
different control methods are used for the fingerprint acquisition
in different application scenes, according to different types of
fingerprint acquisition triggering instructions. When it cannot be
determined whether the user has a need of unlocking the display
screen with a fingerprint, firstly the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is controlled to display the preset prompt icon.
Compared with light required in the fingerprint acquisition, less
power is consumed for displaying the preset prompt icon and light
for displaying the preset prompt icon is not dazzling, thus the
display screen informs the user of a position to be touched by the
finger on the premise that less power of the electronic device is
consumed. In a scene that the fingerprint acquisition function
needs to be directly started, the steps of displaying the preset
prompt icon, detecting whether the user is touching the region with
a finger, and the like are omitted. Also, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is directly controlled to emit light and the
fingerprint sensor is triggered. In the method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition according to the embodiment of the
disclosure, the actual demands in the specific application scenes
are fully taken into account. The fingerprint acquisition function
is started at the right time without affecting functions of the
display screen and other related components of the electronic
device, to ensure that a fingerprint image is obtained quickly. In
this way, it is possible that a hardware structure in which the
ultra-thin fingerprint sensor is integrated under the display
screen operates normally. Also, the cost of hardware integration
may be reduced, the appearance of the electronic device may be
simplified and the user experience may be improved.
[0100] In a feasible embodiment of the disclosure, the above step
S221 of controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
display a preset prompt icon specifically may include: controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to statically display the
preset prompt icon.
[0101] In another feasible embodiment of the disclosure, the above
step S221 of controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region
to display a preset prompt icon specifically may include:
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to
dynamically display the preset prompt icon.
[0102] The dynamically displaying the preset prompt icon may be to
control the preset fingerprint acquisition region to display
multiple different types of preset prompt icons in sequence. As
shown in FIG. 6, the preset prompt icon may include multiple types
of icons, such as a preset figure shown in an interface 601, a
preset image shown in an interface 602, and a preset text shown in
an interface 603. Accordingly, the type of icon may be controlled
to be changed one time every 0.5 seconds (or other preset interval)
in the preset fingerprint acquisition region. Of course, an order
of displaying different types of preset prompt icons may be a
default preset display order, or may be defined by the user.
[0103] Additionally, the dynamically displaying the preset prompt
icon may also be to dynamically adjust the brightness of the preset
prompt icon, or adjust the brightness of each preset prompt icon in
displaying the each present prompt icon, while different types of
preset prompt icons are displayed in sequence.
[0104] In the embodiment, the dynamically displaying the preset
prompt icon in the preset fingerprint acquisition region is easy to
attract user's attention, convenient for the user to quickly find
the position to be touched by a finger.
[0105] Referring to FIG. 7, in a method for controlling fingerprint
acquisition based on a display screen according to another
embodiment of the disclosure, after the fingerprint sensor is
triggered to acquire a fingerprint image, the method may further
include the steps S4 and S5.
[0106] In step S4, it is determined whether the fingerprint image
acquired by the fingerprint sensor satisfies a preset quality
standard.
[0107] The preset quality standard indicates that at least one of
an area, brightness and contrast of the fingerprint image satisfies
a preset range.
[0108] In step S5, when the fingerprint image does not satisfy the
preset quality standard, a preset adjustment operation is
performed, and the method is returned to the step S3, that is, the
fingerprint sensor is re-triggered to acquire a new fingerprint
image.
[0109] Specifically, the performing a preset adjustment operation
includes at least one of: adjusting screen brightness of the preset
fingerprint acquisition region, adjusting exposure time of the
fingerprint sensor, and adjusting a gain coefficient of the
fingerprint sensor. The longer the exposure time is, the more the
amount of light entered into the fingerprint sensor is, and thus
the greater the brightness of the fingerprint image obtained is.
Conversely, the shorter the exposure time is, the less the
brightness of the fingerprint image obtained is. The greater the
gain coefficient is, the stronger the intensity of an analog signal
obtained by converting an optical signal in the fingerprint sensor
is, and thus the greater the brightness of the fingerprint image
obtained is. Conversely, the smaller the gain coefficient is, the
less the brightness of the fingerprint image obtained is.
[0110] In actual application, when the user touches the display
screen, the quality of the fingerprint image acquired by the
fingerprint sensor may be affected by factors such as
dryness/wetness of the finger surface. For example, the fingerprint
image acquired may be too dark or too bright, and fingerprint
ridges are not clear and difficult to be distinguished. The quality
of the fingerprint image directly affects the authentication based
on the fingerprint image. If the quality of the fingerprint image
is too poor, it is difficult to determine whether the user is an
authorized user based on the fingerprint image. Therefore, in the
embodiment of the disclosure, after the fingerprint sensor is
triggered to acquire a fingerprint image in step S3, it is detected
whether the fingerprint image acquired satisfies a preset quality
standard in step S4, which includes detecting whether an area of
the fingerprint image is within a preset area range, detecting
whether brightness of the fingerprint image is within a preset
brightness range, detecting whether contrast of the fingerprint
image is within a preset contrast range, and the like. According to
different accuracy requirements, the specific determination method
includes, but is not limited to, (1) determining that the
fingerprint image does not satisfy the preset quality standard,
when all the area, brightness and contrast of the fingerprint image
are not within the corresponding preset ranges; (2) determining
that the fingerprint image does not satisfy the preset quality
standard, when at least one of the area, brightness and contrast of
the fingerprint image is not within the corresponding preset
range.
[0111] When it is determined that the fingerprint image does not
satisfy the preset quality standard, the fingerprint sensor is
triggered to re-acquire a new fingerprint image in step S5, until a
fingerprint image satisfying the preset quality standard is
obtained.
[0112] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the disclosure, by
adding the above-described steps S4 and S5, a fingerprint image is
automatically re-acquired until the fingerprint image satisfies the
preset quality standard, when the quality of the fingerprint image
acquired is too poor (not satisfying the preset quality standard)
due to interference factors such as dryness/wetness of the finger
surface. Therefore, the definition of the fingerprint image
acquired can be ensured in the embodiment of the disclosure, that
is, it is ensured that the quality of the fingerprint image is
high, and thus it is ensured that the authentication result is more
accurate.
[0113] Referring to FIG. 8, in a method for controlling fingerprint
acquisition based on a display screen according to another
embodiment of the disclosure, after the fingerprint sensor is
triggered to acquire a fingerprint image, the method may further
include the following steps S6 to S8.
[0114] In step S6, it is determined whether a preset template
matching the fingerprint image exists. Step S7 is performed, if the
preset template matching the fingerprint image exists; otherwise,
step S8 is performed.
[0115] In step S7, the electronic device is triggered to perform a
corresponding preset operation, when the preset template matching
the fingerprint image exists.
[0116] In step S6 of the embodiment, the fingerprint image acquired
is compared with the preset template. If a preset template matching
the fingerprint image exists, which indicates that the user is an
authorized user, that is, the user is authenticated, then the
electronic device can be triggered to perform a preset operation,
such as unlocking the display screen, logging into an account, and
completing online payment.
[0117] In step S8, it is determined whether the number of matching
failures is less than a preset number, when the preset template
matching the fingerprint image does not exist. The method is
returned to step S3, that is, the fingerprint sensor is
re-triggered to acquire a new fingerprint image, when the number of
matching failures is less than the preset number.
[0118] If it is determined that the preset template matching the
fingerprint image does not exist in step S6, it may be because the
user is not an authorized user, or may also be because the quality
of the fingerprint image is too poor. In order to avoid that the
authorized user cannot be authenticated due to the poor quality of
the fingerprint image (for example, a fingerprint image of high
quality cannot be generated, since the user uses a wrong finger, or
a finger is too dry/wet), it is allowed to re-acquire a fingerprint
image within a preset number by step S8, in the embodiment of the
disclosure. Therefore, it can be avoided that an unauthorized user
indefinitely attempts to perform authentication, and it can be
ensured that the authorized user is identified by re-acquiring a
fingerprint image and performing re-matching, after the first
matching fails. Then the preset operation in step S7 can be
performed.
[0119] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the disclosure, the
fingerprint image acquired is matched with the preset template to
verify whether the user is an authorized user. If the matching
fails, the fingerprint image of the user is re-acquired and is
matched with the preset template again. Meanwhile, the number of
matching failures is defined. Therefore, it can be avoided that an
unauthorized user indefinitely attempts to perform authentication,
and it can be ensured that each authorized user is accurately
identified by performing re-matching and eliminating interference
factors, after the matching fails.
[0120] In correspondence to the above-described method embodiments,
a computer storage medium is further provided according to an
embodiment of the disclosure. For example, the computer storage
medium may be a read-only memory (ROM), a random-access memory
(RAM), a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage
device, and the like. A program is stored in the computer storage
medium. When the program in the storage medium is executed by a
processor of an electronic device (which includes a display screen,
a touch sensing apparatus, and a fingerprint sensor installed under
the display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen), the electronic device is
caused to perform a part or all of steps of the method for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to the above-described method embodiments.
[0121] Additionally, an apparatus for controlling fingerprint
acquisition based on a display screen is further provided according
to an embodiment of the disclosure, which is applied to an
electronic device. The electronic device includes at least a
display screen, a touch sensing apparatus and a fingerprint sensor
installed under the display screen corresponding to a preset
fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen. The apparatus
includes: a processor, and a memory configured for storing
instructions being executable by the processor, where the processor
is configured for: performing a part or all of steps of the method
for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to the above-described method embodiments, when
executable instructions stored in the memory are called.
[0122] FIG. 9 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The apparatus is
applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes
at least a display screen and a fingerprint sensor installed under
the display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen. Referring to FIG. 9, the
apparatus includes: a triggering instruction detecting unit 100, an
acquisition region control unit 200, and a fingerprint acquisition
triggering unit 300.
[0123] The triggering instruction detecting unit 100 is configured
for detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction from
a user or an application.
[0124] The acquisition region control unit 200 is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
to illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected.
[0125] The fingerprint acquisition triggering unit 300 is
configured for triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a
fingerprint image, after the preset fingerprint acquisition region
is controlled by the acquisition region control unit to emit
light.
[0126] As can be seen from the above-described technical solutions,
in the apparatus for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a
display screen according to the embodiment of the disclosure, a
fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction is detected in real
time by the triggering instruction detecting unit. If and only if
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction is detected,
that is, there is a need to perform a fingerprint acquisition
operation, the preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display
screen is controlled to emit light and a fingerprint sensor is
triggered to be in a normal operating state. Accordingly, in a case
that there is no fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction,
the preset fingerprint acquisition region can be in a black screen
state or display the current program interface, which is the same
as other regions of the display screen, and the fingerprint sensor
can be in a non-operating state in order to reduce the power of the
electronic device consumed for the fingerprint acquisition function
as far as possible. Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the disclosure,
only the preset fingerprint acquisition region on the display
screen is used in the fingerprint acquisition, and other regions on
the display screen other than the preset fingerprint acquisition
region are not affected in the fingerprint acquisition, and still
used for displaying according to the display needs of the current
scene or keep the black screen state. That is, in acquiring
fingerprint based on the display screen, the original display or
the black screen state of the display screen is not affected, and
it is ensured that the user can accurately touch the screen with a
finger. As a result, the accurate man-machine interaction is
ensured in acquiring fingerprint based on the display screen and a
fingerprint image is acquired accurately and quickly. Therefore, it
is possible that a hardware structure in which the ultra-thin
fingerprint sensor is integrated under the display screen operates
normally. Also, the cost of hardware integration may be reduced,
the appearance of the electronic device may be simplified and the
user experience may be improved.
[0127] Preferably, in an embodiment of the disclosure, the preset
fingerprint acquisition region controlled by the acquisition region
control unit may be any one of regions shown in the above FIG. 4A,
FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D, convenient for the user to touch the
regions with a finger.
[0128] Preferably, in an embodiment of the disclosure, based on the
touch sensing apparatus of the electronic device, the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected by the triggering
instruction detecting unit includes at least one of a display
screen wake-up and authentication instruction, an authentication
instruction, a first display screen wake-up instruction, and a
second display screen wake-up instruction.
[0129] For the relevant content of the four instructions, reference
may be made to the description of the above method embodiments,
which is not repeated herein.
[0130] FIG. 10 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The apparatus is also
applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes
a display screen, a touch sensing apparatus and a fingerprint
sensor installed under the display screen corresponding to a preset
fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen. The apparatus
includes: a triggering instruction detecting unit 100, an
acquisition region control unit 200, and a fingerprint acquisition
triggering unit 300.
[0131] The triggering instruction detecting unit 100 is configured
for detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction from
a user or an application.
[0132] The acquisition region control unit 200 is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
to illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected.
[0133] The fingerprint acquisition triggering unit 300 is
configured for triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a
fingerprint image, after the preset fingerprint acquisition region
is controlled by the acquisition region control unit to emit
light.
[0134] The fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected
by the triggering instruction detecting unit 100 includes at least
one of a display screen wake-up and authentication instruction, an
authentication instruction, a first display screen wake-up
instruction, and a second display screen wake-up instruction. The
acquisition region control unit 200 will employ different control
ways for different fingerprint acquisition triggering instructions
detected.
[0135] In view of this, for the above-mentioned "display screen
wake-up and authentication instruction" and "authentication
instruction", the acquisition region control unit 200 may
include:
[0136] a first light emitting control unit 210, configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit
strong light to illuminate a finger surface, when the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected is the display screen
wake-up and authentication instruction or the authentication
instruction.
[0137] For the above-mentioned "first display screen wake-up
instruction" and "second display screen wake-up instruction", the
acquisition region control unit 200 may include:
[0138] a prompt icon control unit 221, configured for controlling
the preset fingerprint acquisition region to display a preset
prompt icon to prompt the user to touch the region with a finger
and inform the user of a position to be touched by the finger, when
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected is the
first display screen wake-up instruction or the second display
screen wake-up instruction;
[0139] a touch operation detecting unit 222, configured for
determining whether the user touches the preset fingerprint
acquisition region with a finger by using the touch sensing
apparatus, after the preset prompt icon is displayed; and
[0140] a second light emitting control unit 223, configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit
strong light to illuminate a finger surface, when it is determined
that the user touches the preset fingerprint acquisition region
with a finger.
[0141] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the disclosure,
different control methods are used for the fingerprint acquisition
in different application scenes, according to different types of
fingerprint acquisition triggering instructions. When it cannot be
determined whether the user has a need of unlocking the display
screen with a fingerprint, firstly the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is controlled to display the preset prompt icon.
Compared with light required in the fingerprint acquisition, less
power is consumed for displaying the preset prompt icon and light
for displaying the preset prompt icon is not dazzling, thus the
display screen informs the user of a position to be touched by the
finger on the premise that less power of the electronic device is
consumed. In a scene that the fingerprint acquisition function
needs to be directly started, the steps of displaying the preset
prompt icon, detecting whether the user is touching the region with
a finger, and the like are omitted. Also, the preset fingerprint
acquisition region is directly controlled to emit light and the
fingerprint sensor is triggered. In the method for controlling
fingerprint acquisition according to the embodiment of the
disclosure, the actual demands in the specific application scenes
are fully taken into account. The fingerprint acquisition function
is started at the right time without affecting functions of the
display screen and other related components of the electronic
device, to ensure that a fingerprint image is obtained quickly. In
this way, it is possible that a hardware structure in which the
ultra-thin fingerprint sensor is integrated under the display
screen operates normally. Also, the cost of hardware integration
may be reduced, the appearance of the electronic device may be
simplified and the user experience may be improved.
[0142] In a feasible embodiment of the disclosure, the prompt icon
control unit 221 may include at least one of a prompt icon static
control unit and a prompt icon dynamic control unit.
[0143] The prompt icon static control unit is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to statically
display the preset prompt icon, when the fingerprint acquisition
triggering instruction detected is the first display screen wake-up
instruction or the second display screen wake-up instruction.
[0144] The prompt icon dynamic control unit is configured for when
the fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction detected is the
first display screen wake-up instruction or the second display
screen wake-up instruction, controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to dynamically display the preset prompt icon in
any one of the following ways: dynamically adjusting the brightness
of the preset prompt icon, and controlling the preset fingerprint
acquisition region to display multiple different types of preset
prompt icons in sequence.
[0145] In the above embodiment, the two control ways, i.e. the
static control way and the dynamic control way, each has
advantages. The static control way based on the prompt icon static
control unit is simple and easy to be achieved, while the dynamic
control way based on the prompt icon dynamic control unit is easy
to attract user's attention, convenient for the user to quickly
find the position to be touched by a finger.
[0146] FIG. 11 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The apparatus is
applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes
at least a display screen and a fingerprint sensor installed under
the display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen. Referring to FIG. 11, the
apparatus includes: a triggering instruction detecting unit 100, an
acquisition region control unit 200, a fingerprint acquisition
triggering unit 300, an image quality detecting unit 400 and a
control parameter adjusting unit 500.
[0147] The triggering instruction detecting unit 100 is configured
for detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction from
a user or an application.
[0148] The acquisition region control unit 200 is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
to illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected.
[0149] The fingerprint acquisition triggering unit 300 is
configured for triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a
fingerprint image, after the preset fingerprint acquisition region
is controlled by the acquisition region control unit to emit
light.
[0150] The image quality detecting unit 400 is configured for
determining whether the fingerprint image satisfies a preset
quality standard, wherein the preset quality standard includes: at
least one of an area, brightness and contrast of the fingerprint
image satisfying a preset range.
[0151] The control parameter adjusting unit 500 is configured for
performing a preset adjustment operation and re-triggering the
fingerprint sensor to acquire a fingerprint image, when the
fingerprint image does not satisfy the preset quality standard. The
performing a preset adjustment operation includes at least one of:
adjusting screen brightness of the preset fingerprint acquisition
region, adjusting exposure time of the fingerprint sensor, and
adjusting gain coefficient of the fingerprint sensor.
[0152] As can be seen, compared with the above embodiments as shown
in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, the image quality detecting unit and the
control parameter adjusting unit are added in the embodiment shown
in FIG. 11 in the disclosure, thereby ensuring that the fingerprint
image acquired has a high quality, and thus ensuring that the
result of authentication is more accurate.
[0153] FIG. 12 is a structural block diagram of an apparatus for
controlling fingerprint acquisition based on a display screen
according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The apparatus is
applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes
at least a display screen and a fingerprint sensor installed under
the display screen corresponding to a preset fingerprint
acquisition region of the display screen. Referring to FIG. 12, the
apparatus includes: a triggering instruction detecting unit 100, an
acquisition region control unit 200, and a fingerprint acquisition
triggering unit 300, a fingerprint image matching unit 600, and a
matching failure processing unit 700.
[0154] The triggering instruction detecting unit 100 is configured
for detecting a fingerprint acquisition triggering instruction from
a user or an application.
[0155] The acquisition region control unit 200 is configured for
controlling the preset fingerprint acquisition region to emit light
to illuminate a finger surface, according to the fingerprint
acquisition triggering instruction detected.
[0156] The fingerprint acquisition triggering unit 300 is
configured for triggering the fingerprint sensor to acquire a
fingerprint image, after the preset fingerprint acquisition region
is controlled by the acquisition region control unit to emit
light.
[0157] The fingerprint image matching unit 600 is configured for
determining whether a preset template matching the fingerprint
image exists, and triggering the electronic device to perform a
corresponding preset operation, when a preset template matching the
fingerprint image exists.
[0158] The matching failure processing unit 700 is configured for
determining whether the number of matching failures is less than a
preset number, when the preset template matching the fingerprint
image does not exist, and re-triggering the fingerprint sensor to
acquire a new fingerprint image, when the number of matching
failures is less than the preset number.
[0159] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the disclosure, when
the fingerprint image acquired is matched with the preset template
to verify whether the user is an authorized user, the fingerprint
image of the user is re-acquired and is matched with the preset
template again by the matching failure processing unit, if the
matching fails. Meanwhile, the number of matching failures is
defined. Therefore, it can be avoided that an unauthorized user
indefinitely attempts to perform authentication, and it can be
ensured that each authorized user is accurately identified by
performing re-matching and eliminating interference factors, after
the matching fails.
[0160] For the apparatus according to the above-described
embodiments, the specific ways of various modules performing
operations have been described in detail in the relevant method
embodiments, which are not set forth in detail herein.
[0161] In addition, an electronic device is further provided
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which
includes: a display screen, a touch sensing apparatus, a
fingerprint sensor installed under the display screen corresponding
to a preset fingerprint acquisition region of the display screen,
and the apparatus for controlling fingerprint acquisition based on
a display screen according to any one of the above-described
embodiments. For example, the electronic device may be a mobile
phone, a tablet computer and the like.
[0162] After considering the specification and practice of the
present disclosure, those skilled in the art readily obtain other
embodiments of the disclosure. This application is intended to
cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure. These
variations, uses, or adaptations comply with general principles of
the application and include common knowledge or customary technical
means in the art which are not disclosed in the disclosure. The
specification and embodiments are just taken to be exemplary, and
the true scope and spirit of the disclosure is defined by the
following claims.
[0163] It is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to
the precise structures described above and shown in drawings, and
various changes and modifications may be made without departing
from the scope of the disclosure. The scope of the present
disclosure is defined by only the appended claims.
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