Japan Display Corporation (JDC) has unveiled its first glass-based transparent capacitive fingerprint sensor, a groundbreaking innovation that leverages internal capacitive multi-touch technology originally developed for LCD panels. This new sensor is expected to enter commercial production in fiscal year 2018 and could eventually replace traditional silicon-based fingerprint sensors from companies like Qualcomm and Synaptics. The technology is seen as a significant upgrade, offering improved performance and integration into modern devices.
The glass-based sensor integrates touch functionality directly into the glass substrate using pixel eye technology, which has already been widely adopted in smartphones and digital cameras. Japanese display manufacturers have further refined this technology to detect subtle changes in capacitance caused by the unique patterns of fingerprints. These sensors are available in various sizes, including an 8x8mm model, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Looking ahead, Japan Display plans to combine its flexible display technology with fingerprint recognition, paving the way for flexible fingerprint sensors that could revolutionize user interaction. As the demand for seamless biometric authentication grows, this glass-based solution is set to become a key component in future smartphones.
Japan’s transparent fingerprint technology opens up new possibilities for expanding fingerprint sensors beyond traditional use cases. In the smartphone market, biometrics have become essential, with Apple introducing Face ID as an evolution of Touch ID on the iPhone 5s. Similarly, Synaptics has made strides in improving fingerprint sensor technology, offering a more advanced alternative to conventional silicon-based solutions.
Synaptics’ Clear ID technology claims to be as fast and secure as biometric systems like Apple’s Face ID. It is embedded between the glass cover and OLED panel, capable of recognizing fingerprints even through screen protectors as thin as 1.5mm. Moreover, it works effectively with wet, dry, or cold fingers—something silicon-based sensors struggle with.
The first implementation of Synaptics’ Clear ID was on the Vivo X20 Plus UD, launched in China in February 2017 at a price of 3,598 yuan. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has also been pushing forward with ultrasonic fingerprint technology, showcasing it at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai last year. However, no official details have been released yet.
Japanese companies may even find their way into Apple’s ecosystem, with reports suggesting JDC is in talks to supply LCD panels for the next generation of iPhones. With these developments, the future of fingerprint sensing is looking increasingly glass-based, smart, and integrated.
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