Apple granted patent for fingerprint reader embedded in display; could allow auto-authentication

Source: 9to5mac.com --- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Apple has filed a number of patent applications for different ways of embedding a fingerprint reader into a display, and one of these has today been granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Apple first applied for the patent in 2015. In addition to allowing Apple to eliminate a separate Touch ID sensor, the patent also explains how embedding the reader into the screen can make for a more seamless experience … more… Filed under: Apple ...

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