Fingerprint sensor with power saving operating modes, and corresponding devices, systems, and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9983656
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14986328

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A method in an electronic device having one or more processors operable a fingerprint sensor and one or more other sensors includes detecting, with a fingerprint sensor, false fingerprint data. After detecting the false fingerprint data, the method determines whether the electronic device is disposed within a pocket. Where the electronic device is disposed within the pocket, the method transitions the fingerprint sensor from an active mode to a low power or sleep mode.

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MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC222 WEST MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA SUITE 1800 CHICAGO IL 60654

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Gorsica, John J Round Lake, US 27 499
Merrell, Thomas Beach Park, US 37 730

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