Samsung receives patent for 3D face unlock, might use it on Galaxy S10
“Samsung had applied for the patent back in 2014 and only recently it received approval from US Patent Office”
Apple revolutionised the facial recognition technology as we know it with the launch of the iPhone X (review), last year. The Face ID utilised by the handset used IR sensor, TrueDepth sensor and an array of other sensors to offer one of the most accurate and secure face unlock module we have seen in the recent past. However, as it turns out, the company’s rival brand Samsung had applied for a patent for similar tech long back, in 2014.
Now, if the latest reports are to be believed, the US Patent office has finally granted Samsung the patent. This means that the brand can finally utilise the technology on its upcoming smartphones. However, we wouldn’t be seeing this technology from the brand anytime before next year. What this means is that the new face unlock module might not feature on the upcoming Galaxy Note 9. However, we can expect the feature on the upcoming foldable Samsung Galaxy X and Samsung Galaxy S10 duo to be launched next year.
Coming to the patent, the design reveals that the technology will be based on TOF (Time of Flight), which uses an array of sensors just like Apple’s Face ID. The design reveals an NIR (near infrared) light sensor, front camera and an additional sensor. The last one is likely to be used for capturing the light bouncing from the face. There are also talks of Samsung utilising the tech for motion tracking, gesture detection, eye tracking and night vision. It is being speculated that the latest tech could be even more accurate and faster than the one on iPhone X.
However, the patent doesn’t mean Samsung will start implementing it soon. We might even see the brand skipping the next generation of Galaxy S flagship for this tech so that it can perfect it before actually using it. We will bring you more details as they emerge, so stay tuned.
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