Of course, either of these methods can be combined with
the existing fingerprint unlock, which despite being on the back is fairly easy to reach and may end up being faster than either.
Not exact matches
The reality is Apple users are not tech savvy, so a lot of tech like:
Fingerprint, NFC, QI charging face
unlock and notches» don't
exist» until Apple uses them in their devices.
The Clear ID can be used consistently like any other
fingerprint scanning mechanism in the already
existing OEM handsets, which is for
unlocking and mobile payments.
(With iOS 10, you have to physically press the Home button down on
existing iPhones to
unlock your device with your
fingerprint.)
Once you've configured PrivateSpace, you can continue to use your
existing account with your primary
unlock screen password or
fingerprint.
There are four different methods that the user can use for security, two of which
existed in previous models:
fingerprint authentication and knock to
unlock.
The patent indicates that the technology will work using the iPhone's front facing camera to detect the user's face to
unlock the phone instead of
existing methods such as a
fingerprint scanner or password.