Apple invents face biometric system for smart glasses wearers to unlock other devices

Patently Apple reports Apple has filed a new patent application for a new Face ID system designed for smart glasses and, potentially, the Vision Pro.

This innovation would allow Face ID to synchronize with the cameras on and in the head-mounted display (HMD) to unlock companion devices such as Apple Watches, iPhones, iPads and Mac desktop computers.

Apple's patent addresses the challenge resulting from an HMD, like smart glasses, obscuring a user's eyes with IR filters. This obstruction prevents the …

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