18202620. ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC INPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A COMPOSITE COVER ELEMENT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC INPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A COMPOSITE COVER ELEMENT

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Andrew Deng of San Jose CA (US)

Timothy D. Koch of San Jose CA (US)

Hui-Shan Chang of Taoyuan (TW)

Andrew W. Joyce of San Jose CA (US)

Henry H. Yang of Cupertino CA (US)

Ran Xu of Cupertino CA (US)

Patrick E. O'brien of Pleasanton CA (US)

Yu Hsuan Chao of New Taipei City (TW)

Dale Setlak of Merritt Island FL (US)

Giovanni Gozzini of Berkeley CA (US)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC INPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A COMPOSITE COVER ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18202620 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC INPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A COMPOSITE COVER ELEMENT

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: A biometric input system for an electronic device is described. The system utilizes a fingerprint sensing technology, specifically a capacitive sensing component. The system includes a composite cover element, such as a dielectric cap or coating, which allows the biometric sensing component to receive a user's fingerprint input.

Patent/Innovation:

• Biometric input system for electronic devices
• Utilizes fingerprint sensing technology
• Incorporates a capacitive sensing component
• Includes a composite cover element for user interaction
• Composite cover element can be a dielectric cap or coating

Potential Applications:

• Mobile phones and tablets
• Laptops and computers
• Access control systems
• Payment terminals
• Smart home devices

Problems Solved:

• Enhances security by utilizing biometric authentication
• Provides a convenient and user-friendly input method
• Reduces the risk of unauthorized access to electronic devices

Benefits:

• Improved security through biometric authentication
• Seamless and intuitive user experience
• Protection against unauthorized access
• Versatile application across various electronic devices

Original Abstract Submitted

A biometric input system for an electronic device is provided. The biometric input system may be a fingerprint sensing system. The biometric input system includes a biometric sensing component, which may be a capacitive sensing component. The biometric input system also includes a composite cover element, which may be a dielectric cap or coating, and the biometric sensing component is capable of receiving a biometric input from a user through the composite cover element. Electronic devices including the biometric input system are also provided.