Dear readers, today we're going to talk about the one that makes you show off in front of your friends "Look, no hands!"."The black technology - facial recognition. Ever since Apple brought Face ID to our lives in 2017, unlocking your phone has become as mysterious as it is magical. But have you ever wondered why other phone brands always seem to be gasping for air on the way to catch up?Don't worry, let's unveil the technology behind this.
First of all, we have to get to know the "hardcore" team behind Apple's Face ID: dot matrix projectors, infrared cameras and flood sensors. Together, they built a system that would recognise you in all kinds of light. This is not only technological innovation, but also a large amount of R&D investment, including buying patents, recruiting talents, and conducting tests, all of which need real money to support.
Let's take a look at the manufacturing process. Apple's Face ID requires extreme manufacturing precision, and it's like playing an advanced version of a "jigsaw puzzle" where each piece has to be just right. Domestic Android phone manufacturers may still be in the "leveling" stage in this regard, and they have to hone and hone again to reach Apple's level.
Market positioning is also key. Apple's products have always been high-end, and users are not very sensitive to the best, which provides Apple with more space to invest in technology. Domestic Android mobile phones often have to find a balance between technology and technology, after all, to make more consumers affordable, so they choose relatively low-cost technology.
Apple's patent on facial recognition technology is like a wall where other manufacturers either take a detour or pay tolls. This is undoubtedly a challenge for domestic Android mobile phone manufacturers, which not only increases the difficulty of research and development, but also pays more out of pocket.
Despite all these challenges, domestic Android phone brands are not saying "I won't play anymore". With the advancement of technology and the reduction of costs, we have seen more and more domestic mobile phones start to try to introduce more advanced facial recognition technology. Although there is still a gap with Apple's Face ID, they do a good job in terms of value for money.
To put it simply, Apple can lead in facial recognition technology, thanks to its technology accumulation, precision manufacturing, high-end positioning and patent barriers. Although domestic Android mobile phones started late, they have made significant progress in this field through unremitting efforts. In the future, as the technology matures, it is reasonable to expect that more advanced facial recognition technology will appear on Android phones at various price points, bringing users a better experience.
Dot projector: Used to emit infrared light dots in a specific pattern to build a three-dimensional face model.
Flood light sensor: It is used to detect the reflection of infrared light on the face and help the system recognize facial features.
Chain management: refers to the selection, coordination and quality control management of the best suppliers in the process of product manufacturing.
Patent barriers: A strategy to prevent or restrict the use of a particular technology by other companies through patent protection.
Value for moneyThe ratio of the performance of the product to its performance is an important indicator to measure the value of the product.