TW201805854A - Fingerprint identification module and fingerprint identification method - Google Patents

Abstract

A fingerprint identification module including a fingerprint feature extraction device, a first processor and a power controller is provided. The fingerprint feature extraction device is configured to extract a fingerprint feature data. The first processor is coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device. The first processor is configured to receive the fingerprint feature data. The power controller is coupled to the first processor and a power source system of an electrical device. The first processor verifies the fingerprint feature data based on a first fingerprint feature database, and determines whether to output a confirm signal to the power controller according to a verification result of the fingerprint feature data, such that the power controller activates the power source system according to the confirm signal, where the electrical device has a biometric framework. In addition, a fingerprint identification method is also provided.

Description

Fingerprint identification module and fingerprint identification method

The invention relates to a fingerprint identification technology, and in particular to a fingerprint identification module and a fingerprint identification method.

With the advancement of biometric technology, the related applications of biometric technology have become more and more popular in people's lives. In particular, how to apply biometrics to the protection of user data in personal computer devices is an important issue at present. However, the boot verification mechanism of the conventional personal computer device is mainly performed by executing a verification program installed in a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and a Master Boot Record (MBR). Identity verification. Therefore, the user must wait for the power of the personal computer device to start, and then perform the user's identity verification through the verification framework or verification program provided by the personal computer device manufacturer. If the verification is successful, the PC device will perform the login operation system. That is to say, since the traditional boot verification mechanism must be processed through the BIOS and the MBR, the user's use of the personal computer device will pass through a complicated verification process, and the personal computer device needs to use more energy to perform the operation system login. operating. In view of this, the present invention will set forth the solutions of several embodiments below.

The invention provides a fingerprint identification module and a fingerprint identification method, which can verify the fingerprint feature data of the user by the fingerprint identification module embedded in the electronic device, so that the user can automatically activate the electronic device through the fingerprint identification module. Power system.

The fingerprint identification module of the present invention includes a fingerprint feature extraction device, a first processor, and a power controller. The fingerprint feature extraction device is configured to capture fingerprint feature data. The first processor is coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device. The first processor is configured to receive fingerprint feature data. The power controller is coupled to the first processor and the power system of the electronic device. The electronic device has a biometric identification architecture. The first processor verifies the fingerprint feature data based on the first fingerprint feature database. The first processor determines whether to output a confirmation signal to the power controller according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data, so that the power controller starts the power system according to the confirmation signal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first processor further determines whether to output the fingerprint feature data to the electronic device according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data.

In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device further includes a second processor. The second processor is coupled to the first processor. The second processor is configured to receive fingerprint feature data. After the power controller activates the power system of the electronic device, the second processor enables the biometric architecture and verifies the fingerprint feature data through the biometric architecture to determine whether to log into the operating system.

In an embodiment of the invention, the biometric identification architecture includes identifying the fingerprint feature data based on at least one of the first fingerprint feature database and the second fingerprint feature database.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fingerprint feature extraction device includes a fingerprint sensor and a touch controller. The fingerprint sensor is used to sense whether a finger touch event occurs. The touch controller is coupled to the fingerprint sensor. The touch controller is configured to generate a sensing signal according to a finger touch event. The touch controller provides a sensing signal to the power controller through the first processor, so that the power controller returns the activation signal to the touch controller according to the sensing signal. The touch controller operates the fingerprint sensor according to the activation signal to capture the fingerprint feature data.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fingerprint identification module is embedded in the electronic device, and the power controller is an embedded controller.

In an embodiment of the invention, the biometric identification architecture is a Windows biometric architecture.

In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device is a portable personal computer.

The fingerprint identification method of the present invention is applicable to a fingerprint identification module. The fingerprint identification module includes a fingerprint feature extraction device, a first processor, and a power controller. The fingerprint identification method comprises using the fingerprint feature extraction device to capture fingerprint feature data. The fingerprint feature data is verified based on the first fingerprint feature database by the first processor. Determining whether to generate a confirmation signal to the power controller according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data, so that the power controller activates the power system of the electronic device according to the confirmation signal, wherein the electronic device has a biometric architecture.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining whether to generate the confirmation signal to the power controller according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data, so that the power controller starts the electronic device according to the confirmation signal, includes determining whether the fingerprint feature data is verified according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data. Output fingerprint feature data to the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the invention, after the power controller starts the power system, the second processor of the electronic device enables the biometric architecture and verifies the fingerprint feature data through the biometric architecture to determine whether to log in to the operating system. .

In an embodiment of the invention, the biometric identification architecture includes identifying the fingerprint feature data based on at least one of the first fingerprint feature database and the second fingerprint feature database.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fingerprint feature extraction device includes a fingerprint sensor and a touch controller. The step of capturing fingerprint feature data by using the fingerprint recognition module includes using a fingerprint sensor to sense whether a finger touch event occurs. The touch controller generates a sensing signal according to a finger touch event. A sensing signal is provided to the power controller, so that the power controller returns the activation signal to the touch controller according to the sensing signal. Fingerprint sensor is used to capture fingerprint feature data.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fingerprint identification module is embedded in the electronic device, and the power controller is an embedded controller.

In an embodiment of the invention, the biometric identification architecture is a Windows biometric architecture.

In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device is a portable personal computer.

Based on the above, the fingerprint identification module and the fingerprint identification method of the embodiment of the present invention can provide the user with the identity verification of the user by using the fingerprint identification module disposed in the electronic device. Moreover, the fingerprint identification module activates the power system of the electronic device when the verification is passed. Therefore, the fingerprint identification module and the fingerprint identification method of the embodiments of the present invention can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the electronic device, and can effectively protect the data of the electronic device.

The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

The term "coupled" as used throughout the specification (including the scope of the patent application) may be used in any direct or indirect connection. For example, if the first device is described as being coupled to the second device, it should be construed that the first device can be directly coupled to the second device, or the first device can be indirectly through other devices, wires or some means of connection. The ground is coupled to the second device. In addition, wherever possible, the elements and/ Elements/components/steps that use the same reference numbers or use the same terms in different embodiments may refer to the related description.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint identification module according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the fingerprint identification module 100 includes a fingerprint feature extraction device 120 , a first processor 140 , and a power controller 160 . The first processor 140 is coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device 120. The power controller 160 is coupled to the first processor 140 and the power system 260 of the electronic device 20 . In this embodiment, the fingerprint feature extraction device 120 is configured to capture the fingerprint feature data FD of the user. After the fingerprint feature extraction device 120 obtains the fingerprint feature data FD, the fingerprint feature extraction device 120 transmits the fingerprint feature data FD to the first processor 140, so that the first processor 140 can perform the fingerprint on the first fingerprint feature database 141. The feature data FD is verified.

In this embodiment, when the user wants to use the electronic device 20, the fingerprint feature capturing device 120 can capture the fingerprint feature data FD of the user and provide the fingerprint feature data FD to the first processor 140. In this embodiment, the first processor 140 can compare the fingerprint feature data FD by using the fingerprint data stored in the first fingerprint feature database 141 in advance to verify the fingerprint provided by the user. Specifically, if the verification result is passed, the first processor 140 may output the confirmation signal CS to the power controller 160 to enable the power controller 160 to activate the power system 260 according to the confirmation signal CS. If the verification result is not passed, the first processor 140 does not output the confirmation signal CS to the power controller 160. That is to say, the fingerprint identification module 100 of the present embodiment can be used to verify the identity of the user, and decide whether to activate the power of the electronic device 20 according to the verification result. In addition, the electronic device 20 of the embodiment may have a Biometric Framework.

In this embodiment, the fingerprint identification module 100 can be an embedded module, and the power controller 160 can be an embedded controller. That is to say, the fingerprint identification module 100 of the embodiment can be integrated in the electronic device 20. The fingerprint identification module 100 is configured to provide a fingerprint recognition function, and the power supply controller 160 performs a power-on operation of the electronic device 20. Moreover, in this embodiment, the electronic device 20 may be a Portable Personal Computer, such as a laptop computer or a notebook computer, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the electronic device 20 can also be, for example, a desktop or a tablet PC, and the invention is not limited thereto.

2 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint identification module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , the fingerprint identification module 300 includes a fingerprint feature extraction device 320 , a first processor 340 , and a power controller 360 . The first processor 340 is coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device 320. The power controller 360 is coupled to the first processor 340 and the power system 460 of the electronic device 40. In this embodiment, the electronic device 40 is equipped with a biometric identification architecture, and the fingerprint recognition module 300 supports the biometric identification architecture of the electronic device 40. However, the biometric architecture of the present embodiment may be, for example, a Windows Biometric Framework (WBF), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the electronic device 40 may also be installed with a biometric identification architecture built on other operating systems.

In this embodiment, the fingerprint feature extraction device 320 can include a fingerprint sensor 321 and a touch controller 322. The fingerprint sensor 321 is configured to sense whether a finger touch event occurs, so that the touch controller 322 generates the sensing signal DS according to the finger touch event, and the touch controller 322 passes through the first processor. 340 provides a sense signal DS to power controller 360. In this embodiment, the power controller 360 can transmit the startup signal SS to the touch controller 322 according to the sensing signal DS, so that the touch controller 322 operates the fingerprint sensor 321 to capture the fingerprint feature of the finger touch event. The data FD is provided, and the fingerprint feature data FD is supplied to the first processor 340.

In this embodiment, the finger touch event refers to the user pressing or touching the finger on the fingerprint sensor 321 of the fingerprint feature capturing device 320, so that the fingerprint sensor 321 can be capacitive. The fingerprint image is captured by an optical method, and the fingerprint feature data FD is obtained through calculation. However, the detailed technical means and the calculation method for obtaining the fingerprint feature data FD by the texture sensor 321 can obtain sufficient teaching, suggestion and implementation description according to the general knowledge in the field, and therefore will not be described again.

In this embodiment, the first processor 340 is coupled to the second processor 440 of the electronic device 40. The power controller 360 is coupled to the power system 460 of the electronic device 40. In this embodiment, after the fingerprint feature data FD is verified by the first processor 340, the first processor 340 outputs the confirmation signal CS to the power controller 360 to enable the power controller 360 to activate the power system 460 of the electronic device 40. . Next, after the power controller 360 activates the power system 460, the second processor 440 of the electronic device 40 can enable the biometric verification architecture. Moreover, the second processor 440 receives the fingerprint feature data FD verified by the first processor 340, and verifies the fingerprint feature data FD again through the biometric verification framework to determine whether to log in to the operating system installed in the electronic device 40 (Operating) System, OS).

In the embodiment, the first processor 340 verifies the fingerprint feature data FD based on the first fingerprint feature database 341. The first processor 340 can compare whether the fingerprint feature data FD meets the user fingerprint data pre-stored in the first fingerprint feature database 341. The second processor 440 may verify the fingerprint feature data FD based on at least one of the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441. The second processor 440 can compare whether the fingerprint feature data FD meets the user's fingerprint data pre-stored by at least one of the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441. In this embodiment, the first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can perform fingerprint verification by performing the same or different fingerprint feature algorithms, which is not limited in the present invention.

In this embodiment, the first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a programmable general purpose or special purpose microprocessor, and a digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor, DSP), programmable controller, Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Programmable Logic Device (PLD) or any other similar device or combination thereof. Moreover, the first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can store the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441 by using a cache memory, respectively. Alternatively, the first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can also be coupled to the memory components, respectively. The first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can perform fingerprint feature verification by reading the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441 stored in the memory component.

In this embodiment, since the fingerprint identification module 300 is embedded in the electronic device 40 and the electronic device 40 is installed with the biometric identification architecture, the electronic device 40 may include a two-stage fingerprint identification operation. For example, the two-stage fingerprinting operation may include the fingerprinting operation of the first phase and the second phase. In the present embodiment, the fingerprint recognition operation of the first stage may be performed by the first processor 340, and the fingerprint recognition operation of the second stage may be performed by the second processor 440. The user can perform the booting operation on the electronic device 40 through the fingerprint identification module 300, and then perform verification through the biometric identification architecture of the electronic device 40 to log in to the operating system of the electronic device 40. Accordingly, the user can perform the power-on verification operation and the login verification operation after the fingerprint feature data FD is captured by the fingerprint identification module 300.

In addition, in this embodiment, the user can register the fingerprint data belonging to the user through the biometric identification structure 443 so as to be pre-stored in the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441. For example, when the user's finger is pressed on the fingerprint sensor 321, the fingerprint sensor 321 can capture a plurality of fingerprint images of a fingerprint of the user and provide the biometric identification structure 443 for synthesis. The complete fingerprint of this fingerprint. Then, the first processor 340 and the second processor 440 can store the complete fingerprint data of the fingerprint to the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441. That is to say, after the user registers the fingerprint data, the first fingerprint feature database 341 and the second fingerprint feature database 441 can simultaneously store the same fingerprint data.

The fingerprinting operation of the first stage and the fingerprint identification operation of the second stage described in the embodiment of FIG. 2 will be described in detail below with reference to the flow diagrams of the embodiments of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of a fingerprint identification operation in a first stage of an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 . The fingerprint identification operation in this embodiment may be applicable to at least the fingerprint identification module 300 of FIG. 2 . In step S510, the fingerprint recognition module 300 uses the fingerprint sensor 321 to sense whether a finger touch event occurs. If not, the fingerprint identification module 300 re-executes step S510. If so, in step S520, the fingerprint identification module 300 uses the first processor 340 to verify the fingerprint feature data FD based on the first fingerprint feature database 341. In step S530, the fingerprint identification module 300 determines whether the fingerprint feature data FD passes the verification. If not, the fingerprint identification module 300 re-executes step S510. If so, in step S540, the fingerprint recognition module 300 determines whether the power system 460 of the electronic device 40 is turned off. If not, the fingerprint identification module 300 re-executes step S510. If so, in step S550, the fingerprint recognition module 300 activates the power supply system 460 of the electronic device 40 using the power controller 360. That is to say, if the user passes the fingerprint recognition operation of the first stage, the fingerprint identification module 300 can activate the power system 460 of the electronic device 40 by the power controller 360. However, if the user does not pass the fingerprint recognition operation of the first stage, the fingerprint recognition module 300 does not activate the power system 460 of the electronic device 40. Accordingly, the fingerprint identification module 300 of the embodiment can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the electronic device 40.

FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of a fingerprint identification operation in a second stage according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 . The fingerprint identification operation of this embodiment may be applicable to at least the fingerprint identification module 300 of FIG. 2 . In step S610, when the power controller 360 activates the power system 460 of the electronic device 40, the second processor 440 of the electronic device 40 may receive the fingerprint profile FD verified via the first processor 340. In step S620, the electronic device 40 can use the second processor 440 to verify the fingerprint feature data FD based on the second fingerprint feature database 441 through the biometric architecture 443. In step S630, the second processor 440 determines whether the fingerprint feature data has passed the verification. If so, in step S640, the second processor 400 can directly log in to the operating system of the electronic device 40. If not, in step S650, the operating system of the electronic device 40 displays the user login screen of the operating system using the display device. That is to say, when the user passes the fingerprint recognition operation of the second stage, the user can log in to the operating system of the electronic device 40. Moreover, the user only needs to provide the fingerprint feature data in the fingerprint identification operation of the first stage of the embodiment of FIG. 3 above, and the boot verification operation and the login verification operation can be performed. Accordingly, the fingerprint identification module 300 of the embodiment can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the electronic device 40 and effectively protect the data in the electronic device 40. In addition, it is noted that, in step S620, the biometric architecture 443 is not limited to verifying the fingerprint feature data FD based on the second fingerprint feature database 441. In an embodiment, the biometric identification architecture 443 can also compare the fingerprint feature data FD based on the fingerprint data pre-stored in the first fingerprint feature database 341, or can be based on the first fingerprint feature database 341 at the same time. And the second fingerprint feature database 441 to compare the fingerprint feature data FD.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a biometric identification architecture according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device in each exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be installed with a biometric identification architecture 743. The biometric identification architecture 743 means that the electronic device can be installed including a User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) program, a Fingerprint Algorithm program, and a Fingerprint Storage program to enable the second device. The processor can perform fingerprint feature recognition by executing the biometric architecture 743. Specifically, after the fingerprint feature data FD is verified by the first processor of each of the above exemplary embodiments, the user mode driver architecture program 743_1 captures the fingerprint feature data FD and provides it to the fingerprint algorithm program 743_2. Then, the fingerprint algorithm program 743_2 can obtain the corresponding fingerprint feature data by using the first fingerprint feature database of the first processor of each of the above exemplary embodiments, and then perform comparison operation with the fingerprint data of the fingerprint database program 743_3, wherein The fingerprint database program 743_3 can read at least one of the first fingerprint feature database and the second fingerprint feature database of each of the above exemplary embodiments. If verified, the mode-driven architecture program 743_1 can be directly logged into the operating system 745.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the steps of a fingerprint identification method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6 , the method in this embodiment can be applied to at least the electronic device 20 and the fingerprint recognition module 100 of FIG. 1 . The electronic device 20 includes a power system 260, and the fingerprint recognition module 100 includes a fingerprint feature extraction device 120, a first processor 140, and a power controller 160. In step S810, the fingerprint identification module 100 captures the fingerprint feature data FD by using the fingerprint feature extraction device 120. In step S820, the fingerprint identification module 100 uses the first processor 140 to verify the fingerprint feature data FD based on the first fingerprint feature database 141. In step S830, the first processor 140 determines whether to generate the confirmation signal CS to the power controller 160 according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data FD, so that the power controller 160 activates the power system 260 of the electronic device 20 according to the confirmation signal CS, wherein The electronic device 20 has a biometric architecture. That is to say, the fingerprint identification module 100 can provide a fingerprint verification function in advance before starting the power of the electronic device 20. Accordingly, the fingerprint identification method of the present embodiment can effectively save the energy consumption of the electronic device 20 and have the function of protecting the data of the electronic device 20.

In addition, the fingerprint identification method of the present embodiment can obtain sufficient teachings, suggestions, and implementation descriptions from the description of the embodiment of FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, and therefore will not be described again.

In summary, the fingerprint identification module and the fingerprint identification method of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention can be used to control the power system of the electronic device by embedding the fingerprint identification module in the electronic device. After the fingerprint feature data of the user is verified by the fingerprint identification module, the fingerprint recognition module activates the power system of the electronic device. Then, the fingerprint identification module provides verification of the passed fingerprint feature data to the electronic device, so that the electronic device re-verifies the fingerprint feature data through the biometric identification architecture installed in the electronic device. That is to say, the fingerprint identification module and the fingerprint identification method of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may have a two-stage fingerprint identification protection function. Moreover, if the fingerprint identification module and the electronic device are registered with the same fingerprint data, the user only needs to provide the fingerprint feature data to the fingerprint identification module, and the fingerprint recognition module can perform the power-on operation of the electronic device and automatically execute the electronic device. Login operation of the operating system.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

20, 40‧‧‧ Electronic devices
100, 300‧‧‧ Fingerprint Identification Module
140, 340‧‧‧ first processor
160, 360‧‧‧ power controller
260, 460‧‧‧ power system
440‧‧‧second processor
441‧‧‧Second Biometric Database
743_2‧‧‧Finger algorithm program
743_3‧‧‧Finger database program
745‧‧‧ operating system
CS‧‧‧Confirmation signal
DS‧‧‧Sensior signal
FD‧‧‧Fingerprint data
SS‧‧‧Start signal
120, 320‧‧‧ Fingerprint feature extraction device
141, 341‧‧‧ First fingerprint feature database
443, 743‧‧ biometric identification architecture
743_1‧‧‧User mode driver architecture program
Steps S510, S520, S530, S540, S550, S610, S620, S630, S640, S650, S810, S820, S830‧‧

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint identification module according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint identification module according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of a fingerprint identification operation in a first stage of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of a fingerprint identification operation in a second stage according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a biometric identification architecture according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the steps of a fingerprint identification method according to an embodiment of the invention.

20‧‧‧Electronic devices

100‧‧‧Fingerprint Identification Module

120‧‧‧Fingerprint capture device

140‧‧‧First processor

141‧‧‧First fingerprint feature database

160‧‧‧Power Controller

260‧‧‧Power System

CS‧‧‧Confirmation signal

FD‧‧‧Fingerprint data

Claims (16)

A fingerprint identification module, comprising: a fingerprint feature extraction device for capturing a fingerprint feature data; a first processor coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device for receiving the fingerprint feature data; and a power source The controller is coupled to the first processor and a power system of an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a biometric identification structure, wherein the first processor verifies the fingerprint feature data based on a first fingerprint feature database. And determining, according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data, whether to output a confirmation signal to the power controller, so that the power controller starts the power system according to the confirmation signal. The fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the first processor further determines whether to output the fingerprint feature data to the electronic device according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data. The fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises: a second processor coupled to the first processor for receiving the fingerprint feature data, wherein the power controller activates the electronic device After the power system of the device, the second processor enables the biometric architecture and verifies the fingerprint feature data through the biometric architecture to determine whether to log in to an operating system. The fingerprint identification module of claim 3, wherein the biometric identification architecture comprises identifying the fingerprint feature data based on at least one of the first fingerprint feature database and a second fingerprint feature database. The fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the fingerprint feature capture device comprises: a fingerprint sensor for sensing whether a finger touch event occurs; and a touch controller coupled to the a fingerprint sensor for generating a sensing signal according to the finger touch event, wherein the touch controller provides the sensing signal to the power controller through the first processor, so that the power controller is configured according to the The sensing signal returns an activation signal to the touch controller, and the touch controller operates the fingerprint sensor to capture the fingerprint feature data according to the activation signal. The fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the fingerprint identification module is embedded in the electronic device, and the power controller is an embedded controller. For example, in the fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the biometric identification architecture is a Windows biometric identification architecture. For example, in the fingerprint identification module of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is a portable personal computer. A fingerprint identification method is applicable to a fingerprint identification module, wherein the fingerprint identification module comprises a fingerprint feature extraction device, a first processor and a power controller, wherein the fingerprint identification method comprises: using the fingerprint feature Taking the device to capture a fingerprint feature data; using the first processor to verify the fingerprint feature data based on a first fingerprint feature database; and determining, by the first processor, whether to generate a confirmation signal according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data To the power controller, the power controller activates a power system of an electronic device according to the confirmation signal, wherein the electronic device has a biometric architecture. The fingerprint identification method of claim 9, wherein determining whether the confirmation signal is generated to the power controller is determined according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data, so that the power controller activates the electronic device according to the confirmation signal. The step includes: determining whether to output the fingerprint feature data to the electronic device according to the verification result of the fingerprint feature data. The fingerprint identification method of claim 9, wherein after the power controller activates the power system, a second processor of the electronic device enables the biometric architecture and verifies the biometric identification architecture Fingerprint feature data to determine whether to log in to an operating system. The fingerprint identification method of claim 11, wherein the biometric identification architecture comprises identifying the fingerprint feature data based on at least one of the first fingerprint feature database and a second fingerprint feature database. The fingerprint identification method of claim 9, wherein the fingerprint feature capture device comprises a fingerprint sensor and a touch controller, wherein the step of capturing the fingerprint feature data by using the fingerprint recognition module comprises Using the fingerprint sensor to sense whether a one-touch event occurs; using the touch controller to generate a sensing signal according to the finger touch event; providing the sensing signal to the power controller to enable the power source The controller returns an activation signal to the touch controller according to the sensing signal; and the fingerprint sensor uses the fingerprint sensor to capture the fingerprint feature data. The fingerprint identification method of claim 9, wherein the fingerprint identification module is embedded in the electronic device, and the power controller is an embedded controller. The fingerprint identification method according to claim 9, wherein the biometric identification architecture is a Windows biometric identification architecture. The fingerprint identification method of claim 9, wherein the electronic device is a portable personal computer.