Apple Patent Reveals Heart Sensor Based User Authentication Mechanism
Apple has filed a patent application that could take biometric sensor based user authentication mechanisms to an entirely new level. The application titled "Seamlessly Embedded Heart Rate Monitor" was filed with the USPTO in January of last year though it has been made public only this week. According to the...
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So I'll have to strap myself in to unlock my phone?
What if I see some real hot girl wandering past when I want to make a call??
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Ya and what happens if I by a case for it? I'd still have to touch the screen
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so if am having a heart attack i wont be able to ring emergency services cos the phone wont recognise my pulse.
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Like most Apple Patents, this is just meant to stifle competition.
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no, two metal contact points would work to check your pulse fine. Say, on the back?
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Don't have a heart attack. Simple.
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Hey Mr jobs I have something for you to patent , MY FOOT IN YOUR ASS!!!!!!
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i would defo buy the new iphone if it has that feature.