Friday, 24 January 2014

Newest Addition to Apple's Biometric : Iris Scanning



Each person's iris contains a complex and random pattern that is unique to each individual. As the differences within irises can be seen only from a short distance away, iris recognition can be accomplished by using a high-resolution camera that includes near-infrared light to highlight and capture the structure of the iris.

Over the course of the last several years, Apple has begun to take an intense interest in biometrics as a way to improve the security and accessibility of its devices.

According to article by Juli Clover published on MacRumors, Apple purchased sensor company AuthenTec in 2012 and quickly incorporated its fingerprint-sensing technology into the Touch ID fingerprint scanner that debuted in the iPhone 5s. The company has reportedly taken a new interest in iris scanning. Biometrics are said to play a key role in Apple's iWatch, and Apple may even expand beyond fingerprint technology.

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1 comment:

  1. i believe this technology will become huge in near future..so as optometrist,we should be prepare for every possibility would come!

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