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Ultrasonic Smartphone Fingerprint Scanners

The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Hides Under the Display

— December 6, 2018 — Tech
The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor has been announced by the technology brand as a new biometric security solution that will likely start showing up in devices starting in 2019 to offer users an enhanced level of convenience.

The solution works by using ultrasonic technology to scan the user's fingerprint through the touchscreen display on a smartphone to eliminate the need for a separate section to be integrated. This makes more room for other essential components to be packed inside and ushers in a new level of convenient biometric security.

The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor works to scan the images of your fingerprint in a 3D manner and is also capable of seeing through contaminants that might be on the screen (oil, debris, water etc.).


Image Credit: Qualcomm
Trend Themes
1. Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanning - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor introduces a trend of using ultrasonic technology for fingerprint scanning, eliminating the need for separate sections on smartphones.
2. Under-display Biometric Security - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor paves the way for a trend of integrating biometric security features directly into smartphone displays, offering users a more convenient experience.
3. Enhanced Fingerprint Scanning Technology - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor brings a trend of improved fingerprint scanning technology, capable of detecting and working through contaminants on smartphone screens.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor presents disruptive innovation opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to integrate ultrasonic fingerprint scanning technology into their devices, enhancing security and convenience for users.
2. Biometric Security - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor opens up opportunities for the biometric security industry to develop under-display fingerprint scanning solutions, offering a more seamless and user-friendly experience.
3. Consumer Electronics - The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor creates possibilities for the consumer electronics industry to explore and implement enhanced fingerprint scanning technology across various devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartwatches.
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