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In-Display Fingerprint Sensors

Vivo Unveiled Integrated Fingerprint Technology in Its Phones

— January 10, 2018 — Tech
It has been suspected that large companies like Apple and Samsung may implement in-display fingerprint sensors in products; instead, Vivo from China has brought this technology to the surface at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The integration allows for users to set up their fingerprints to perform functions such as unlocking the device and processing payments. This fresh Synaptics optical sensor has been in development for years. Its system is programmed by emerging through the spaces within the pixels in an OLED screen and scanning the specific fingerprints. LCD displays do not work in the same way because they require a backlight.

The phone has yet to be named but Synaptics has already entered mass production with this new mechanic. The Synaptics Clear ID optimizes the in-display fingerprint sensors to deliver high-resolution scanning with a single touch through full-cover glass, without any buttons or infinity displays with bezels.
Trend Themes
1. In-display Fingerprint Sensors - Emerging in-display fingerprint sensors provide high-resolution scanning in mobile devices with full-cover glass and no need for buttons or infinity displays with bezels.
2. Optical Sensors - Optical sensors are replacing traditional touch sensors in mobile devices, allowing for more innovative features and designs.
3. OLED Screens - OLED screens are now being used in combination with in-display fingerprint sensors, creating sleek and seamless mobile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Devices - The integration of in-display fingerprint sensors, optical sensors, and OLED screens offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile devices industry.
2. Semiconductor Industry - Companies like Synaptics are leading the way in developing new mechanics for fingerprint sensors, offering innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry.
3. Consumer Electronics - The advancement of in-display fingerprint sensors and optical sensors is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry, creating sleek and intuitive products.
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