A newly released patent application has uncovered that Apple may be experimenting with a version of near-field communication (NFC) that uses “body coupled communications,” NFC World reported on September 9.
The patent, which was filed in February 2013, describes a sensor built into the home screen button that could combine biometrics with NFC functionality. The information is consistent with past leaks that have indicated Apple is working on biometrics.
For more on the potential applications of the technology, read the full report here.
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