Apple's latest patent exposed: Under-screen camera technology breakthrough, iPhone, MacBook may usher in revolutionary changes

According to news on January 12, Apple has recently obtained a number of technology patents announced by the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO), including five involving under-screen cameras. The applications for these patents are concentrated in 2022. Within 15 months from September 2020 to December 2023.

According to the editor’s understanding, Apple’s latest approved under-screen camera technology patent describes in detail a sensor installed on devices such as iPhones and MacBooks. Or innovative approaches to camera hardware. This method mainly involves dividing the display screen into two areas, one area where the pixel density remains unchanged to ensure the clarity of the image display; while the other area reduces the number of pixels, forming a so-called "pixel removal area" .

This "pixel removal area" is actually similar to a transparent window, allowing light to penetrate and reach the face recognition or light sensor located below it. To achieve this design, Apple added a black mask with a grid pattern to the display. The grid structure has openings that allow light at specific angles to pass through "pixel removal areas." At the same time, Apple also cleverly placed patches at these openings to precisely control the transmittance of light.

Additionally, the patent details how to precisely place these patches to reduce unnecessary light received by the sensor. At the same time, Apple has also considered the issue of pixel arrangement to ensure that even if some pixels are retained in the "pixel removal area", it will not have a significant impact on the user's overall visual experience. This series of innovative designs shows Apple’s continued efforts in pursuing more advanced and beautiful under-screen camera technology.

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