Apple patent purchase points to possible biometric functionality
12 August, 2010
category: Biometrics
A new patent purchased by technology company Apple from three engineers in Oregon may point to a possibility of biometric capabilities in future devices from the company, according to a Macgasm article.
The patent deals with utilizing fingerprint sensors embedded into flat-panel displays for authenticating identity. Such technology could lead to sensors being placed underneath the touchscreens that have become staples of Apples most prevalent devices enabling for authentication without visually interrupting the style of the device.
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