We all know about Motorola’s rollable smartphone concept showcased at MWC 2023. It seems like the company is working on the next iteration of that device with multiple on-screen fingerprint sensors. Today, our team spotted a new Motorola device on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which reveals just that. Here’s the complete scoop.
Motorola’s Patent on USPTO
The patent titled “Managing consistent fingerprint-on-display (fod) location on a rollable device having multiple fod sensors” with the “12135587B1” number shows the same looking device as the Motorola Rizr.
However, the standout feature of this device is its fingerprint authentication system. Unlike current smartphones, where the sensor is typically restricted to one specific area, Motorola’s design integrates multiple fingerprint sensors across the entire display. This means users could unlock their device from any part of the screen, creating a seamless and versatile experience.
Apart from this, the new rollable device on the patent seems to follow a similar design approach to Motorola’s Rizr rollable phone. The Rizr showed an innovative display that could extend from 5 inches to 6.5 inches with just a double-tap of a button, allowing the phone to expand from a compact, pocket-friendly size to a larger screen. When not extended, the display wraps around to the back of the device, serving as a secondary screen for quick information like notifications or updates.
That said, it’s best to keep expectations in check as this technology may not reach the market anytime soon. Companies often file patents, and having one doesn’t necessarily guarantee that the concept will appear in a future product. So, we will have to wait for concrete information for a better idea. Hence, stay tuned for more details.
