11.10.2012 21:36 Uhr, Quelle: MacNN

Apple patent filing hints at fingerprint tech possibilities

A newly-published patent application hints at what Apple might have in store for its upcoming fingerprint recognition technology. The proposed concept would hide a fingerprint scanner -- or another form of biometric sensor -- in the screen or bezel of a device, only revealing it when necessary by changing the opacity of a window. Apple suggests that it could be used in securing e-commerce/e-wallet transactions, or for the more basic task of unlocking a device.

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