Apple's new patent reveals that the iPhone will integrate NFC and fingerprint sensor

[September 10 news] Currently, many Android devices have NFC functions, but Apple has been slow to use NFC on the iPhone. Some analysts believe that the security loopholes in the NFC standard (which may access the phone without the user's permission) are the main reason for Apple's concerns.

An Apple patent that was recently exposed indicates that the company is expected to equip the iPhone with NFC with "armor" in the future.

The so-called "armor" is a fingerprint recognition sensor. The newly exposed patent No. WO 2013/130396 A2 describes the possibility of combining fingerprint sensors and NFC. There is a metal ring around the home button, embedded with a fingerprint sensor, which will be used to replace passwords to unlock devices, iTunes transactions, and new usage scenarios. The paired NFC sensor will bring Apple into a range of different industries. For example, the combination of the two sensors can provide more secure interactions involving wireless locking functions, wireless data synchronization, etc.

In addition, the above patent also mentions the possibility of pairing headphones, vending machines, security verification, and wireless payment.

Apple will hold a new product launch event at 1:00 a.m. Beijing time on Wednesday, September 11, to bring the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Previously, there were rumors that the home button of the iPhone 5S would be integrated with a fingerprint recognition sensor. (End)

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