Apple files patents to enhance iris biometrics authenticator, let systems read lips

Apple has had three patent applications published that could enhance its biometric authenticator Optic ID feature and equip its devices to reads lips.

The first two patent filings could be used in its mixed-reality headset Vision Pro, according to trade publication Patently Apple.

The first patent published describes a multi-camera biometric imaging system while the second one describes the “automatic selection of biometric based on the quality of acquired image.” Both patents are designed for biometric authentication and eye tracking. …

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