Patents Represented by Attorney Kenneth J. Lukacher Law Group

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  • Mechanical resonator optimization using shear wave damping
    Patent number: 8335356
    Abstract: Provided is a fingerprint sensor including one or more mechanical devices for capturing the fingerprint. The mechanical devices include a matrix of pillars and are configured to be mechanically damped based upon an applied load. A q factor of the pillars is optimized by adjusting a distance between pillars within the matrix in accordance with a quarter shear wavelength at an operating wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Sonavation, Inc.
    Inventor: Rainer M. Schmitt
  • Method and system for multi-mode mechanical resonator
    Patent number: 8331633
    Abstract: Provided is a fingerprint sensor including one or more mechanical devices for capturing the fingerprint. The resonators are configured to be mechanically damped based upon an applied load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Sonavation, Inc.
    Inventor: Rainer M. Schmitt