Vein detection with near‐infrared organic photodetectors for biometric authentication

Abstract

Abstract We combine a low dark current and high‐detectivity near‐infrared (NIR)‐sensitive organic photodetector with a high‐resolution 508 pixels per inch (ppi) oxide thin‐film transistor (TFT) backplane to create a large‐area thin NIR detector, using processes that are compatible with flat‐panel display fabrication. The detector is characterized showing high uniformity and linearity. With the use of a NIR light source, the detector is capable of imaging the (pattern of) veins under the skin in reflection, leading to improved biometric authentication.