GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

1.7m
126k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENTS

New Apple patent shows plans for in-display fingerprint scanner

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (46)

Enrique 01 May 2019

Apple iOS Rumors

Apple was recently granted a patent for “Methods of biometric imaging of input surfaces” which explains an acoustic imaging system that would be used to map a high-res image of something on the surface, such as a fingerprint.

The patent explains that an acoustic transducer could convert electricial signals into mechanical energy or vice versa. The mechanical wave would be the finger placed on the display, which would then be converted in to an electrical signal. Those signals would be reconstructed into an image of the fingerprint used for authentication.

The patent even describes that the technology would be able to see things aside from just a fingerprint, including but not limited to an image of your palm, ear, cheek, or face. Perhaps it would be able to authenticate the user as he or she answered a phone call. The patent explains the technology would even have the potential to read a person’s vitals like heart and respiration rates.

Patetntly Apple’s technical breakdown of the patent can be viewed at the Source link, for those interested in how the technology works.

In any case, we don’t think that Apple will implement an in-display fingerprint scanner on a future iPhone since this patent was originally filed in Q3 of 2016 – around the time that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus was announced.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone X

It is possible that Apple intended to put a fingerprint scanner into the display as it was developing the iPhone X. Apple ultimately decided to go with Face ID instead, thus introducing the world to the dreaded notch design.

Touch ID still lives on in various MacBook laptops while Face ID remains the preferred authentication method for the latest-generation iPads and iPhones.

Source | Via

Related articles
  • Report: Apple saw 30% decline in shipments in Q1 YoY, Huawei up 50% Report: Apple saw 30% decline in shipments in Q1 YoY, Huawei up 50%
  • Apple and Qualcomm deal pushed Intel to quit 5G development Apple and Qualcomm deal pushed Intel to quit 5G development
  • You can now track activity with Google Fit on iOS and the Apple Watch You can now track activity with Google Fit on iOS and the Apple Watch
  • Qualcomm and Samsung will supply Apple with 5G modems in 2020 Qualcomm and Samsung will supply Apple with 5G modems in 2020

Reader comments

A
  • AShetty911
  • gwD
  • 07 Nov 2019

That phone will be named 'LOCKPHONE'!

  • Reply
J
  • Jason
  • r@5
  • 14 May 2019

What was the point of Face ID then? It’s going to be outdated in 3 years max, cus everyone was already trying to get to in display during that time as well.

  • Reply
B
  • BubblezHoofler
  • 7sk
  • 04 May 2019

nice spotting my dude

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 46

ADVERTISEMENTS

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • BlackBerry
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Vodafone
  • Energizer
  • Cat
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • TCL
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • BLU
  • Panasonic
  • Plum

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENTS

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Samsung Galaxy A5436,931
2.Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra29,969
3.Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro28,319
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 1226,249
5.Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro22,061
6.Apple iPhone X21,609
7.Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max21,581
8.Xiaomi Poco F521,155
9.vivo S17 Pro20,965
10.Apple iPhone 1120,714

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Faraday Future asks $309,000 for the FF91 Faraday Future asks $309,000 for the FF91 Mercedes EQT and eCitan go on saleFiat Topolino returns as an electric transport solution for our cities
ADVERTISEMENTS

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS feed Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram

© 2000-2023 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data