Xiaomi Has Technology That Can Scan Fingerprints On All Cellphone Screens

Xiaomi makes the fingerprint space unlimited on the entire screen of the phone. (photo: doc. unsplash)

JAKARTA - Fingerprint technology has long been present in cellphones, but is only limited to one space. What would happen if Xiaomi made the fingerprint space unlimited on the entire phone screen.

Xiaomi has reportedly patented the full-screen fingerprint technology. Through a leak in the Chinese tech arena, it was revealed that Xiaomi has just obtained a patent that will allow the phone users to unlock by placing their finger on any part of the phone screen.

Usually, in-display fingerprints require the user to unlock the phone via a sensor that has been placed under their screen. However, according to Xiaomi it may be unrecognizable and somewhat complicated.

Therefore, Xiaomi created this patent. Xiaomi's latest technology allows users to seamlessly unlock their phones from anywhere on the screen. As well as convenience, it can also come in handy in times of emergency, making things a bit quicker.

Launching Gizmochina from Digital Trends, Wednesday, January 19, there are two arrays consisting of a light receiver placed on top of an infrared LED light emitter. When the user places his finger on the capacitive touch screen, the touch, shape and position of the fingerprint will be captured, followed by a light emitter that emits light on its shape and position.

After this, the infrared light will be reflected back and reach the infrared light receiver. This data is then used to compare the fingerprint contour with the stored fingerprint data, verifying that the users are the same.

Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not officially confirmed which phones or devices will be embedded with this new technology. Again, this is only a patent, so the entire production and implementation cycle could take a year or more.