Qualcomm unveils its next generation of ultrasonic fingerprint scanners

Qualcomm today has introduced the next generation of its ultrasonic fingerprint scanner at MWC Shanghai. Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors are the follow up to the last generation's Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID fingerprint technology. New sensors were announced that will allow fingerprints to be scanned on Glass, Display and Metal. These will work underwater. Besides scanning for prints, the new sensors will also pick up a heartbeat and detect blood flow, which could help enhance authentication. And directional gestures can allow users to control the notification shade and open apps by moving a finger ...