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A fresh patent discovered by AppleInsider shows that Apple is interested in embedding health sensors, fingerprint readers and even chargers into iPhone logos. The patent is called Concealed Electrical Connectors and it describes methods by which heart rate monitors, skin conductivity sensors and more can be directly incorporated into an iPhone's product logo. Here are some more details:
"Apple's patent application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office on Thursday details an electrical system that integrates with existing apertures or surface anomalies in a mobile device chassis, a good example being the Apple logo emblazoned on all iPhone and iPad models.
In some embodiments, electrically conductive inserts are embedded into one or more apertures within the device chassis. Certain designs call for concealment beneath existing marks, such as the "iPhone" product identifier, while others incorporate inserts made of materials that contrast with surrounding metal to enhance logo visibility."
The patent application was first filed for in December 2013 and describes a process which would allow Apple to hide behind its iPhone logos health sensors, fingerprint readers and even a inductive charging system.
According to the document, Apple could be interested in using skin conductivity sensors, heart rate monitors and fingerprint readers. By using contact solutions like MagSafe, the iPhone logo or the 'iPhone' product identifier could even be used for charging and docking mechanisms.
Source: AppleInsider
