Apple Fingerprint Patent

Mobile

New Touchy-Feely Apple Patent Eliminates Fingerprint Smudges

11:45AM August 15, 2011 | Jack Loftus

Apple patents come and go and rarely see the consumer side of things, but this latest one uncovered by CNET this morning would be a welcome addition to the company’s touch-friendly future. More »


Software

Future iPhone Patents Show Fingerprint ID For Different Gestures

8:54AM July 3, 2009 | Jason Chen

MacRumors found three interesting patents that point to various new interaction techniques. The most interesting is the fingerprint ID directly on the screen so that the iPhone can see which finger you’re using and accept gestures appropriately. More »