Qualcomm announces fingerprint sensor that works through display, glass
Qualcomm announces fingerprint sensor that works through display, glass . Qualcomm fingerprint sensors for glass and metal are expected to be available to OEMs this month
Technology News Qualcomm, a global leader in semiconductors and telecommunication equipment, on Wednesday announced next generation ultrasonic fingerprint solutions that can be mounted under the device display, glass and metal body. The Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors is an enhanced version of Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID fingerprint technology and is unveiled today at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017. The enhanced fingerprint sensors from the stable of Qualcomm are capable of scanning through display, thick glass and metal. It also allows underwater operation, heartbeat and blood flow detection for improved and enhanced authentication. “We are excited to announce Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors because they can be designed to support sleeker, cutting-edge form factors, unique mobile authentication experiences, and enhanced security authentication,” said Seshu Madhavapeddy, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm fingerprint sensor for display is the mobile industry’s first commercially announced multi-functional ultrasonic solution capable of scanning through OLED display stacks of up to 1200um, along with enrolling and matching. READ MORE