{"id":106368,"date":"2020-11-06T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/"},"modified":"2020-11-06T11:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T08:00:06","slug":"how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/","title":{"rendered":"#How Does In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4153f1b3fe0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4153f1b3fe0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/#Moving_Away_from_Physical_Scanners\" >Moving Away from Physical Scanners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/#The_In-Display_Scanning_Process\" >The In-Display Scanning Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/#Optical_vs_Ultrasonic\" >Optical vs. Ultrasonic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/#The_Future_of_Seamless_Tech\" >The Future of Seamless Tech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How Does In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Work?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698802\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xOnePlus-Ultrasonic.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.F7PFrDGpOX.jpg\" alt=\"The Oneplus 7 Optical Fingerprint Scanner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"OnePlus\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">OnePlus<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In-display fingerprint scanning is like magic! You touch the screen, it reads your fingerprint, and then it instantly unlocks your phone. Let\u2019s look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> behind the magic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_Away_from_Physical_Scanners\"><\/span>Moving Away from Physical Scanners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698798\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xTouch-ID.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.bx2DbSU31D.jpg\" alt=\"The &quot;Touch ID &amp; Passcode&quot; menu on an iPhone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fingerprint scanning, like other forms of biometric recognition, is nothing new to computing devices. While scanners have been on laptops for several decades now, the first mobile phone to have one was the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/pantech_gi100-806.php\">Pantech GI100<\/a> in 2004. They came back in a big way during the smartphone era, though, due to the ever-growing need to protect the data in our pockets.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, the Apple iPhone 5S became the first major mobile device in the U.S. market to have a fingerprint scanner with the launch of Touch ID. Although Apple has since phased replaced this feature with facial recognition, fingerprint scanners became standard on all smartphones. Most placed the\u00a0biometrics on the back or side of the device.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, other phone manufacturers have also phased out physical fingerprint scanners. Like Apple, some have removed fingerprint verification entirely, but others have replaced the physical pad with a scanner in the screen. This allows you to unlock your phone by placing your finger on a specific area of the phone\u2019s display.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Secure Are Face ID and Touch ID?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_In-Display_Scanning_Process\"><\/span>The In-Display Scanning Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698801\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSamsung-Fingerprint-Scanner.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Df530sigG5.jpg\" alt=\"A drawing of a woman using the Samsung Biometric Recognition on the back of a smartphone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Samsung\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Samsung<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly, the scanning process is the same, whether it\u2019s a physical or in-display design.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, a specific part of the screen has a scanning area under it. When you place your finger over the scanner, it takes a snapshot of your finger\u2019s pattern with a camera or other sensor. It then matches it to the biometric data on your phone. If it\u2019s a match, your phone will instantly unlock.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest problems in-display scanners is the scanning area is relatively small. It\u2019s often a small box in the lower quarter of the display. Phone manufacturers often include a guide in the software to show you where to place your finger. This will appear when the screen is turned on or if your device supports always-on displays.<\/p>\n<p>The scanning process can be instantaneous or very slow. This is likely due to the large differences between the two scanning technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Make Your Phone&#8217;s Fingerprint Reader More Accurate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optical_vs_Ultrasonic\"><\/span>Optical vs. Ultrasonic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698800\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xVivo-Pop-up-Camera.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9KKFjj-BLK.jpg\" alt=\"Three Vivo phones, one with the pop-up camera fingerprint scanner on its screen.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Vivo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Vivo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are two primary types of in-display fingerprint scanners: optical and ultrasonic.<\/p>\n<p>Optical scanners shine a bright light on your finger (it often appears on-screen as an animation). It then takes a picture of your illuminated fingerprint with a camera under the screen and makes sure it\u2019s registered. If it is, the phone unlocks.<\/p>\n<p>Many think the optical scanner is the less secure of the two technologies because it uses a simple camera to capture a fingerprint image. However, it\u2019s often significantly faster. Depending on software optimization, it can be just as fast as even the best physical fingerprint scanner. You\u2019ll find optical scanners on OnePlus phones and many midrange devices.<\/p>\n<p>Ultrasonic scanners are typically regarded as the better of the two technologies. Instead of light, they use ultrasonic sound waves that bounce off your finger to capture an accurate 3D image. This technique is similar to that used in medical ultrasound machines.<\/p>\n<p>Ultrasonic scanners are significantly more secure than opticals because it\u2019s much tougher to fake a 3D image of a fingerprint. They\u2019re also more stable than optical scanners and work in more challenging conditions, such as when your hands are wet or dirty. You\u2019ll can find these mini ultrasounds in high-end devices, like Samsung\u2019s Galaxy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Samsung Galaxy Features You&#8217;re Probably Not Using<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Seamless_Tech\"><\/span>The Future of Seamless Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698799\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xMeizu-Holeless-Phone.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.mjO3tmAmD-.jpg\" alt=\"The Meizu zero Holeless Phone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/meizu-zero-world-s-first-holeless-phone#\/\" data-credittext=\"Meizu\/Indiegogo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/meizu-zero-world-s-first-holeless-phone#\/\">Meizu\/Indiegogo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In-display fingerprint scanners are part of a larger plan by smartphone manufacturers to minimize visible intrusions. These include buttons, cameras, sensors, speakers, ports, and unused bezel space.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the rise of in-display scanners, companies have also begun adding pop-up, front-facing cameras to improve the display-to-body ratio. This coincides with the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/12909\/your-new-smartphone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-heres-what-you-need\/\">removal of headphone jacks<\/a>, and companies competing to create true wireless earbuds for their phones.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, more features might be migrated under the screen. Under-display speakers allow you to listen to calls and stereo audio without any visible speaker grills. There\u2019s also an under-display camera that allows you to take portrait photos without a notch, cutout, or mechanical pop-up.<\/p>\n<p>Phones with these features already exist. In 2019, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bensin\/2019\/02\/14\/meizu-zero-hands-on-button-less-port-less-phone-ahead-of-its-time\/?sh=66f4368c55b0\">Meizu previewed a device<\/a> that had tiny bezels, no visible sensors, no charging port, and no buttons. Rather, it relied on an under-display speaker for calls and haptic feedback to re-create the sensation of physical buttons. It also exclusively used wireless charging. Later that year, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2019\/6\/26\/18759380\/under-display-selfie-camera-first-oppo-announcement#:~:text=Oppo%20says%20the%20display%20uses,wider%20aperture%20lens%20in%20front.\">Oppo introduced a phone<\/a> with an under-display selfie camera.<\/p>\n<p>We might see these seamless product designs enter more mainstream devices. Samsung has announced plans to integrate under-display camera technology in future devices. There are also rumors that Apple might remove the iPhone\u2019s charging port and go all-in on wireless charging. The MagSafe technology\u00a0will definitely help with that.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/508\/i-miss-smartphone-bezels-already\/[\/related<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694294\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#How Does In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Work?&#8221; OnePlus In-display fingerprint scanning is like magic! 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