[ad_1] Apple's plan is to remove a portion of each affected pixel called a subpixel. These subpixels display red, green, or blue light. Removing part of the subpixel array is supposed to allow infrared light to pass through the pixels at the bottom of the screen. Even with subpixels removed, the final image will remain the same as the removed subpixels are aligned with nearby subpixels of the same color. Illustration from Apple's new patent. | Image credit-Apple The patent also notes that removing parts of the touch-sensitive mesh could improve the passage of infrared rays. The pieces of mesh removed will be too small to affect the responsiveness of the touch screen. 
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Apple’s latest patent suggests that a pristine display is coming soon to iPhone
With that in mind, A patent recently obtained by Apple It could help solve the technological issues that the tech giant faced while working on this feature. Apple has had problems getting infrared light, used to scan and verify a user's face, through the pixels at the bottom of the iPhone's screen. The patent, granted to Apple by the USPTO, is called “Methods and configurations for improving the performance of under-display sensors.”
Under-screen Face ID may not be ready until the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max release next year. Or it's possible that the complex technology discussed in the patent will never be used, and Apple will have to come up with another way to allow the components used in Face ID to be placed under the screen. The patent granted to Apple is for US$12,201,004 and its issue date is January 14, 2025. Seven different Apple employees are listed as inventors.
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