Along with inductive charging, the iPhone 8 is expected to pack new 3D
sensors for facial recognition, a new all - glass body, A11 processor, better cameras, powerful AR tools and much more.
Some Android phones with 3D sensing capabilities have hit the market in small numbers, such as the Asus ZenFone AR released last year, but those models didn't use
the sensors for facial recognition like the iPhone X does.
The Nikkei report says that all three new iPhone handsets this fall will be water resistant and feature wireless charging, and at least one model (we're guessing the iPhone 8) will boast a 3D
sensor for facial recognition.
He believes that Apple will use a laser or infrared
sensor for facial recognition near the front facing camera.
This is especially worrisome given reports that Apple with the iPhone 8 may abandon the venerable Touch ID
sensor for a facial recognition system.
Analysts including KGI Securities» Ming - Chi Kuo have predicted that the iPhone 8 might include a 3 - D
sensor for facial recognition and image quality, though reports have differed on if the technology could be used to support Apple's recent push into augmented reality.
Not exact matches
After a few days, I'd turned off the fingerprint and iris
sensors, as well as
facial recognition, and went back to a plain old PIN code
for security.
Microsoft Kinect was originally developed as a motion
sensor and
facial and voice
recognition device
for the Xbox gaming system that enabled players to play games without a standard controller.
There are many interesting features in Genesis Essentia Concept such as
facial recognition, fingerprint
sensor for opening the doors, and massive widescreen infotainment display.
A
sensor mounted in the B - pillar integrates fingerprint controls and biometric
facial recognition for opening and closing the doors.
Accessing the device is extra secure thanks to the LG's addition of
facial recognition or fingerprint
sensor for limiting unauthorized access.
In this case where Microsoft's Xbox and Kinect
sensors are accused of infringing a
facial recognition patent, the Virginia court excludes some opinions regarding the use of comparable agreements, the Entire Market Value Rule, and the basis
for a lump - sum royalty.
Since most current dummy models being released don't have a physical location
for the
sensor, there is a chance that it could be embedded under the display, in the power button, or the firm may rely on 3D
facial recognition technology.
«While we're doing something that seems really broad or really simple, it's a derivative of highly granular HD
sensors and repurposing
facial recognition for plant
recognition in a way that there's a lot of highly millimeter level accuracy detail required to do it,» Greenberg said.
Imagine a world where Apple went with fingerprint
sensor (under glass or on the back)
for the iPhone X and Pixel 2 came out with a
facial recognition (with 3d mapping and stuff), which one do you think you would be gushing about?
Face ID is a new
facial recognition system that replaces the Touch ID fingerprint
sensor used
for authentication purposes in earlier devices.
Most noticeably, Apple has removed the iPhone's home button — that thing you've used hundreds of times per day
for years — and its Touch ID fingerprint
sensor, and replaced it with a new
facial recognition system called Face ID.
OnePlus will likely team simple
facial recognition with that fingerprint
sensor for more secure unlocking or payment authentication.
While Samsung offers a variety of security methods
for unlocking the Note 8, including iris scanning (first added to the Galaxy series with the Note 7),
facial recognition and an awkwardly placed fingerprint
sensor that sits beside the Note 8's most exciting feature, the phone's dual camera.
Rumors have pointed to Apple using an infrared or laser
sensor on the iPhone 8
for facial and iris
recognition.
«Abandon the fingerprint
sensor entirely and rely solely on
facial recognition for login and authentication.
The device may even include
facial recognition sensors, which Gurman theorizes could be used
for detecting emotional states in addition to user authentication.
Brownlee also noted how recent rumors are pointing towards a 3D
facial recognition system
for unlocking the iPhone 8 instead of a Touch ID fingerprint
sensor.
Both the devices could come with support
for facial recognition, in addition to fingerprint
sensor for unlocking the phone.
It's also expected to have dual cameras on the front, which might mean that one of its
sensors will be used
for LG's
facial recognition feature.
As a matter of fact, earlier in this June, a supply chain insider from Taiwan has unveiled that the new highlight of the new phones to be launched in the second half this year is to adopt 3D
sensor technology is optimize iris
recognition and
facial recognition functions, which aims to make up
for unsatisfying fingerprint reader experience.
The HP EliteOne 1000 G1 uses both
facial recognition and a fingerprint
sensor for Windows Hello, which is pretty great.
Not only that, but it's also rocking IR
sensors for Windows Hello
facial recognition, another excellent benefit especially if you're a Windows 10 user.
On the front, we will be looking at an edge - to - edge OLED display with a small cutout on the top
for a front facing camera, 3D
facial recognition sensor, IR
sensor, and more.
Meanwhile, it seems that advancements in
facial or iris
recognition are advancing at a faster clip and are able to leverage
sensor technology that,
for the most part, already exists.
Half of these
sensors present are used
for Face ID — Apple's
facial authentication system that's put in the iPhone X instead of Touch ID fingerprint
recognition.
While its highly possible
for the biometric
sensor to be one
for reading fingerprints, other forms such as the iris scanner and
facial recognition technology are not ruled out.
Instead, it was rumored to go
for facial recognition or a display - embedded fingerprint
sensor.
The new iPhone has been reported to feature both wireless charging and a 3D front - facing
sensor that could potentially be used
for high - depth
facial recognition or augmented reality applications.
The front camera on the OnePlus 5T is a 16 - megapixel
sensor with an f / 2.0 aperture, like the OnePlus 5, but it adds a new feature called Face Unlock, which is
facial recognition for unlocking your device.
The Alcatel 5 also offers
facial recognition for authentication and a programmable fingerprint
sensor for quick - launching your most - used apps with the scan of a finger.
Apple could do away with the Touch ID
sensor entirely in the iPhone 8, instead using
facial and iris
recognition features reportedly in the works
for the new phone.
That notch appears to house the front - facing camera, and any
sensors for new features like
facial recognition.
Instead of using an ill - placed Touch ID fingerprint
sensor, Apple's iPhone 8 could rely exclusively on
facial recognition for biometric authentication.
The Galaxy S8 added an Iris Scanner and
Facial Recognition for added security and to help make up
for the rear - mounted fingerprint
sensor placed awkwardly by the camera lens.
Better yet, there are two cameras on - board here, one to be used as a regular webcam and, the other, an infrared
sensor for Windows Hello
facial recognition - based logins.
Some ThinkPads will also get enhanced authentication features such as support
for Windows Hello, Microsoft's
facial recognition feature that relies on an infrared camera to authenticate users, as well as biometric matching on a fingerprint
sensor.
On the top of the device, we can see a small front - facing camera — though there doesn't seem to be any
sensors for a feature like
facial recognition.
For instance, there have been reports saying the iPhone 7 successor will have an advanced
facial recognition sensor and 3D
sensors that will help the device perform augmented reality functions.
Right beneath the cameras is a rear - mounted fingerprint
sensor, which should be a relief
for many who aren't fans of any
facial recognition technology.
Other standout features include wireless charging, Hi - Fi DAC capability, Face Print (
facial recognition biometrics), a Low Power Consumption feature, which regulates how much power is being used
for sensors and networks and a Covered Lens feature, which alerts users when their fingers are in view of the wide - angle lens.
«Either way,» says Counterpoint, «Apple's rivals will adopt similar technology during 2018, which could lead to
facial recognition becoming the de-facto standard
for unlocking phones and the gradual elimination of fingerprint
sensors in smartphones.
The Galaxy S8 does feature alternate methods
for unlocking the phone though, such as
facial recognition and iris scanning, but that still doesn't make up
for its awkwardly positioned fingerprint scanner to the right of the camera
sensor.
The display will have thin bezels, 18:9 aspect ratio along with the notch at the front which is equipped with a
facial recognition sensor for the face unlock feature (obviously!).
So eventually, Apple just decided to cut the fingerprint
sensor entirely and rely on
facial recognition for unlocking the phone instead.