Huawei might be working on a new technology that could change the way you interact with its future smartwatches. A patent from the company recently emerged which showcased a 3D fingerprint sensor that supports multifunctional gestures. So here’s what we know.
Next-gen Huawei smartwatches may pack new fingerprint tech
The Chinese tech giant’s recent patent reveals a new sensor that not only maps fingerprints but also supports multipurpose gestures (Via MySmartPrice). One of the sketches even shows the entire display being capable of reading the user’s fingerprint. The sensor would even allow for a 360 degree imprint scanning of the finger, which would later allow for different actions that users can map.
Thanks to this 3D fingerprint tech, users might be able to perform various tasks through each finger. So your thumb can be registered as a back button, while the index finger launches the calling option. The sensor may allow gestures as well for controlling the screen brightness or volume levels. This is showcased in another image that shows the user twisting their finger either clockwise or anti-clockwise on the sensor to adjust brightness and volume.
Keep in mind that Huawei has only patented this technology for its wearables. So it seems unlikely that any upcoming Huawei smartwatches would feature this advanced fingerprint sensor. We also have no way of knowing if the company is actually working on such a feature or just covering all bases. However, this tech would undoubtedly add a pretty intuitive way one interact with smartwatches. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more.
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