In‐panel ambient light eliminating differential circuit applied to active pixel fingerprint sensor

Abstract

In this paper, we present a novel approach to counter the influence of ambient light on photodetectors used in applications like biometric recognition and environmental sensing. The proposed solution introduces a circuit‐based technique that utilizes signal differencing to subtract ambient light signals before they reach the integrated circuit (IC). The process involves row and column differential signals, akin to analog circuit differential amplifiers. Simulations validate the circuit's functionality, showing its effectiveness in reducing ambient light impact. However, image reconstruction after differencing introduces blurriness due to the accumulation of noise. An alternative bidirectional fusion method is suggested, resulting in a clearer representation of features without noise accumulation. This innovative approach promises to enhance photodetector performance in challenging lighting conditions for various applications.