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By Erwin van Lun, Mar 28, 2009 in Business news Posted in Identification of humans, Fingerprint recognition, Iris recognition, Speaker recognition, Business, Patents |
Summary: Apple patents biometric authentication via fingerprint behind touch screen, and / or a front-facing camera for retinal recognition, speaker (voice) recognition , or collecting DNA samples for recognition via genetic code.
Apple has filed a patent for biometric authentication (checking after identification) including installation of a hidden sensor behind the screen that would recognize the user’s fingerprint when touched, and / or a front-facing camera for retinal recognition. The filing also suggests further possibilities, such as the device being capable of recognizing the user’s voice, or collecting DNA samples for recognition via genetic code.
