TODAY’S PATENT – EMBEDDED AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 

The said invention (US9953152B2) was invented by Anthony M. Fadell, Andrew Bert Hodge, Stephan V. Schell, Ruben Caballero, Jesse Lee Dorogusker, Stephen Paul Zadesky and Emery Sanford and patented by USPTO on April 24^th, 2018. Currently, it stands assigned to Apple Inc.

Current electronic device security methods, relying on passwords or biometric scans, pose vulnerabilities such as forgotten passwords or shared biometrics, leading to compromised security and user inconvenience due to additional hardware and time requirements. An improved authentication system is needed, one that offers efficient and seamless access to personal information on electronic devices while maintaining security.

This invention concerns an electronic device featuring an integrated authentication system to control access to its resources. The system includes sensors to capture biometric data from the user as they interact with the device, removing the need for separate steps to provide this data. It can also recognize patterns of user inputs for authentication.

Once authenticated, users can access restricted files, purchase applications, or adjust settings like contact lists or game profiles, thereby eliminating the need for manual entry of passwords or additional hardware for scanning, thus improving security and convenience simultaneously.