Face ID
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Face ID is Apple's facial recognition system that securely unlocks devices and authorizes actions like payments and app logins using a 3D scan of the user's face.
Aliases (2)
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
biometric authentication method
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facial recognition system → |
| announcementDate |
2017-09-12
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| authenticationFactor |
3D facial geometry
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depth map of the face → |
| brand |
Apple
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| category |
Apple security technology
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| childFalseMatchRate |
higher for children under 13 per Apple
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| designedFor |
iPad Pro
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iPhone → |
| developer |
Apple Inc.
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| fallbackMethod |
device passcode
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| falseMatchRate |
approximately 1 in 1,000,000 under Apple claims
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| feature |
adapts to gradual changes in appearance
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can be used for password manager autofill → works in low light using infrared → works with hats and scarves within limits → |
| firstReleaseYear |
2017
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| introducedBy |
iPhone X
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| marketedAs |
more secure than Touch ID
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| privacyPolicy |
facial recognition processing done on-device
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| replaced |
Touch ID on some iPhone models
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| requires |
eyes open when attention awareness is enabled
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proximity of user’s face to TrueDepth camera → |
| securityProperty |
can be temporarily disabled with button sequence
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facial data never leaves device → facial data not backed up to iCloud → requires user attention by default → resistant to 2D photo spoofing → stores facial data in Secure Enclave → |
| supportedOn |
iPad Pro models with TrueDepth camera
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iPhone X and later Face ID–equipped iPhones → |
| supports |
attention-aware features
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multiple appearance enrollment → sunglasses that pass infrared light → |
| usedFor |
App Store purchases
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Apple Pay authentication → Books Store purchases → authorizing app logins → authorizing payments → device unlocking → iTunes Store purchases → password autofill authorization → |
| uses |
Secure Enclave
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TrueDepth camera system → dot projector → flood illuminator → infrared camera → neural network processing → |
Referenced by (8)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Apple Neural Engine
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Apple Neural Engine ("Animoji") → iPadOS → |
supports |
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Apple Pay
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authenticationMethod |
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iPad
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hasSecurityFeature |
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Touch ID
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replacedInFlagshipPhonesBy |
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Apple Wallet
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securityFeature |
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Face ID
("TrueDepth camera system")
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uses |