Apple patents using fingerprint to unlock a device - Polidicks

[img]http://www.patentlyapple.com/.a/6a0120a5580826970c017ee418d255970d-800wi[/img] [quote] On Tuesday Apple was granted a patent for a two-step unlock screen feature that has yet to be implemented. Today, Apple introduces us to an all-new unlock screen feature that utilizes higher integrated security features via biometrics that could also be used in e-Commerce transactions. In late September we reported on Intel's big push into building biometrics into future Wintel devices – and so it comes as no surprise that we now find that Apple has been refining next wave e-Commerce security features using highly sophisticated biometrics. To accelerate their biometric projects Apple recently acquired AuthenTec in July. The race is definitely on to get consumers ready for the next wave of e-Commerce transactions and to ensure that they're processed securely. Apple's latest security centric invention generally relates to techniques for concealing components of an electronic device behind a window that could change between opaque and transparent configurations, such as a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) window. Since such a window may be hidden behind a transparent display or color-matched to seamlessly integrate into an enclosure of an electronic device, the components may remain hidden from view while not in use. When desired, the electronic device may expose the concealed components by causing the electronic window to change opacity, allowing the components to suddenly appear as from out of nowhere. Apple Proposes New Security Features for iDevices & MacBook While Apple's patent FIG. 2 shown below represents an iPhone, Apple states that their new biometric sensor/reader could be implemented into other Apple products such a iPod touch (PDA), iPod nano (media player), an iPad (tablet), a handheld game platform and even a MacBook (notebook). The proposed iPhone features may include windows 24A and 24B configured to conceal components such as a camera and biometric sensor 34. By concealing the biometric sensor behind the iPhone's glass surface the biometric sensor may remain unseen when not in use. The Fingerprint Reader In Apple's patent FIGS. 12 and 13 shown below we see a biometric sensor in context with a fingerprint reader which is initially concealed behind a closed window on an iPhone. Upon the iPhone's activation in a locked state, a lock screen 160 may be displayed requesting a user to slide a finger across the display to unlock the device. The electronic device may request user authentication to access the handheld device. The device may then display an instruction screen requesting that a user provide biometric data via their fingerprint which will be read by the fingerprint reader. The biometric sensor may be exposed by the opening noted below in patent point 166. Upon the verification of the user's identity, their home screen will be revealed. Face or Eye Recognition for e-Commerce Security An alternative embodiment Apple's patent FIG. 14 shown below illustrates the iPhone's camera that could be used in the future to obtain face and/or eye recognition as a form of user ID or authentication. Apple states that user authentication is not limited to unlocking an iDevice. Apple's patent FIG. 15 illustrates the process in an e-commerce context. To complete a shopping transaction online, many e-commerce websites may require identity verification before the order can be completed. When such a transaction occurs using an iPhone, for example, the iPhone's camera will provide an authentication screen 180 explaining that user authentication is required to complete the transaction. Upon acknowledgement of the authentication screen, the iPhone may open a window to expose a biometric sensor in the form of an illustrated camera lens as shown in the patent figure. Once the user is properly identified, the purchase could be completed.[/quote] [url]http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/10/apple-invents-biometric-features-for-e-commerce-security.html[/url]

I thought they had invented a touch screen that could read fingerprints, not just slapped a fingerprint reader on there

[QUOTE=smurfy;38018401]I thought they had invented a touch screen that could read fingerprints, not just slapped a fingerprint reader on there[/QUOTE] That would've actually been pretty cool.

My laptop has a fingerprint reader to unlock Windows. This isn't new technology Apple, fuck you and your patents.

Apple patents reinventing the wheel.

Well at least people don't have to pay for those silly apps

This should not even be patentable.

Waiting for Lenovo to tear 'em a new one. They (and HP + Dell) are the biggest players when it comes to computers with those built-in.

... What the hell? This pisses me off so much, this is EXACTLY the reason why people get pissed at Apple... Companies have been unlocking shit with finger prints for a while now! Hell I have a laptop with a fingerprint scanner. I'm going to go patent putting logos on products...

Please tell me laptop makers sue Apple. Like already stated, this has been around for years.

So the idea is to have it hidden behind the case rather than an obvious scanner? I haven't seen that done before.

-snip Ok I fucking get it-

How in the hell do patents like these get passed

It does look as if they are patenting hiding the sensor on the device.

Why the hell were they granted this patent? I honestly don't get it.

[quote] Apple was granted a patent for a two-step unlock screen feature[/quote] This is obvious from the patent itself and the article, the fingerprint scan + window, coupled with the slide to unlock is what is being patented. Not just slapping a fingerprint scanner on a device. Sure, this patent is ridiculous, however it won't stop other devices from doing stuff like this. Perhaps a Nexus, for example, could replace any form of slide to unlock or passcode with just a fingerprint swipe?

uh laptops have this already this is blatant patent trolling what the fuck apple

[QUOTE=Untouch;38019833]uh laptops have this already this is blatant patent trolling what the fuck apple[/QUOTE] And nothing will be done about it because the patent office gives no fucks and is desperate for money.

Lenovo has been using this tech for 4-6 years at least, and they aren't the only ones as far as I know. Not that I've ever used it. It's a spastic as hell piece of equipment, but it's been working on my machien for 4 years, and is available on models that predate my w500. Hurr durr patents.

[QUOTE=Trumple;38019519]This is obvious from the patent itself and the article, the fingerprint scan + window, coupled with the slide to unlock is what is being patented. Not just slapping a fingerprint scanner on a device. Sure, this patent is ridiculous, however it won't stop other devices from doing stuff like this. Perhaps a Nexus, for example, could replace any form of slide to unlock or passcode with just a fingerprint swipe?[/QUOTE] It's fucking apple. [citation needed]I remember hearing that apple argued that tap to unlock was covered under their slide to unlock patent because a tap was a zero length slide.[/citation needed] Don't know if its actually true, but considering all the retardation we've seen here, it would not surprise me in the slightest.

[QUOTE=Zephyrs;38020039]It's fucking apple. [citation needed]I remember hearing that apple argued that tap to unlock was covered under their slide to unlock patent because a tap was a zero length slide.[/citation needed] Don't know if its actually true, but considering all the retardation we've seen here, it would not surprise me in the slightest.[/QUOTE] [Citation incoming] I'v heard it too. Can't find a good source that mentiones it specifically, but it's part of Apples latest revision of it's Slide to Unlock patent [URL=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jul/01/apple-google-patent-case-john-naughton-comment]Link-y[/url] Seriously, Why are you allowed to update your patent later on and say "Oh btw, this is ours too now"

I had a laptop that would unlock using a fingerprint. That was years ago.

Bah, SLIDE to unlock? Who needs that when you've got DRAG to unlock!

Who the fuck is allowing these patents to pass through?

[QUOTE=JJ Isaac;38020557]Who the fuck is allowing these patents to pass through?[/QUOTE] Bribery... ?

As awesome as it would be to have it on the phone, patenting this is just fucking ridiculous.

it's like apple [I]wants [/I]you to smudge up your screen with your greasy sweaty thumbs

Didnt HP already had this YEARS ago? And lots of USB readers already? You even have micro-usb finger readers... apple is stealing again. So original.

From the looks of the picture it seems like its going to take a while to get your phone unlocked. It reminds me of my driod 3 where if i wanted to do a pattern unlock, i still have to slide the screen to unlock it and then enter the pattern to get to my homescreen. Wastes a lot of time. Also I have a fingerprint reader on my laptop and sometimes when i resume it from sleep the fingerprint reader doesnt initialize and then i have to enter in the worded password. I would hate to have that happen t my phone if im in an emergency

If you have greasy fingers or anything it wont work, [i]sweaty palms[/i] etc.