diff --git a/util/ectool.c b/util/ectool.c
index 155947d4a2..18234c2e53 100644
--- a/util/ectool.c
+++ b/util/ectool.c
@@ -1151,7 +1151,7 @@ static int fp_pattern_frame(int capt_type, const char *title, int inv)
 	if (rv < 0)
 		return -1;
 	/* ensure the capture has happened without using event support */
-	usleep(50000);
+	usleep(200000);
 	pattern = fp_download_frame(&info);
 	if (!pattern)
 		return -1;