Apple Patent Hints at Exciting New Feature for iPhone: Under Display Touch ID!
Touch ID under the display of iPhones has been one of the most demanded feature. It seems Apple has finally decided to bring this feature to it’s user. Patently Apple recently spotted in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s site a patent registered by Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s had already predicted that we may see this technology emerge this year. Granted to Apple patent US 11600103 B2 covers an optical imaging system that is placed behind (or integrated within) an electronic device’s display — using “shortwave infrared” technology.
What is Under Display Touch ID?
Under Display Touch ID is a biometric security system that uses an optical imaging system placed behind or integrated within an electronic device’s display. This allows users to unlock their device simply by placing their finger on the display of the device. The optical imaging system uses “shortwave infrared” technology to identify and authenticate the fingerprint pattern of the user.
It is important to note that Under Display Touch ID differs from other forms of biometric security such as facial recognition and retina scanning. Unlike these technologies, Under Display Touch ID does not require any additional hardware or components and can be integrated into the design of the device itself. Also, unlike facial recognition and retina scanning, Under Display Touch ID is more difficult to tamper with or spoof.
Benefits of Under Display Touch ID
Under Display Touch ID provides several benefits to users. Firstly, Under Display Touch ID increases convenience as users are able to unlock their devices by simply placing their finger on the display of the device. Secondly, Under Display Touch ID also improves security as it is more difficult to tamper with or spoof when compared to other biometric security systems. Finally, Under Display Touch ID also increases design efficiency as it can be integrated into the design of the device itself and does not require any additional hardware or components.
What Does the Future Hold?
The future of Under Display Touch ID looks promising. It is likely that Apple will continue to develop and refine this technology, making it available in more of its devices in the future. It is also likely that this technology will become increasingly popular among Apple users as it provides an added layer of security for sensitive information and data stored on devices. Additionally, it could also be used in combination with other forms of biometric security such as facial recognition or retina scanning for added security and convenience.
Conclusion
Under Display Touch ID is a biometric security system that uses an optical imaging system placed behind or integrated within an electronic device’s display in order for users to unlock their device simply by placing their finger on the display. There are several benefits to this technology such as increased convenience, improved security, and increased design efficiency. It is likely that Apple will continue to develop and refine this technology, making it available in more of its devices in the future and other companies are likely to adopt this technology as well.
