Apple is preparing for the launch of the “iPhone 13” in September, and it is expected that the upcoming flagship device will usher in many changes.At the same time, Apple is working hard to introduce an under-screen fingerprint + face recognition authentication scheme for future iPhone models.Of course, this is not the first time we have heard of Touch ID and Face ID under the screen. For example, it was once reported that the “iPhone 14” will integrate a fingerprint sensor in the power button.
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As for when Apple will officially introduce under-screen fingerprint access to the iPhone, it is currently unknown.
However, according to the new patent documents exposed recently, Apple is also considering using the same method to deeply integrate the Face ID component with the screen.
When this technology is put into use, we are expected to see a full screen without bangs and holes.
Although we cannot say goodbye to the bangs on the iPhone 13, we expect it to be narrowed appropriately.
Apple pointed out that after placing the optical imaging array under the screen, it can directionally receive the light transmitted through the screen (just the opposite of the direction in which the screen emits light).
The optical imaging array used here is suitable for any imaging, sensing, or data aggregation purpose, including but not limited to ambient light, close range, depth perception, structured light, optical communication, and biological features such as fingerprints, iris, and facial features. Imaging applications.
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It is reported that this “Through-Display Imaging” patent describes “through the imaging hole on the opaque lining”, which means that there is a gap similar to “aperture” on the Apple.
The Touch ID sensor used for fingerprint recognition under the screen will need to align the “optical imaging array” with the “aperture”. To achieve this, the pixel density of the display area above or near the imaging aperture is slightly lower than that of the rest of the screen.
In contrast, current imaging sensors often need to use a larger area mask. This not only increases the thickness of the frame, but also makes it difficult for the device to shrink the size and volume of its housing.
The technology is also applicable to laptops (from: USPTO)
Interestingly, in this 14,000-word patent document, Apple also mentioned similar applications on MacBook Pro laptops.
Finally, we are very pleased that Apple will be able to use the under-screen fingerprint solution that has been popularized by Android smartphones as soon as possible. The patent signatures are Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost and Giovanni Gozzini.
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