Sense ID is Qualcomm's ultrasonic answer to Apple's Touch ID<article>
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Qualcomm is hoping to take on Apple's Touch ID fingerprint sensor with “
Sense ID,” an ultrasonic scanning technology for future Snapdragon chips.</p><p>
Touch ID is generally regarded as the best fingerprint reader for mobile devices, as it can unlock iPhones and iPads with just a light touch in any orientation. But it does have one big weakness: The sensor has trouble recognizing damp fingers, so it can be frustrating to use on humid days.</p><p>
Qualcomm may have the opposite problem, as it uses an ultrasonic sensor that penetrates the outer layers of the skin and creates a 3D map of your finger's unique traits, including ridge lines and sweat pores. According
to SlashGear, Sense ID actually works
best when your finger is slightly damp, and may struggle to read drier digits.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2890445/sense-id-is-qualcomms-ultrasonic-answer-to-apples-touch-id.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Sense ID is Qualcomm's ultrasonic answer to Apple's Touch ID
