2024-09-16 06:16:37
The smartphone recognizes the touch of your face and fingers. The phone gets unlocked as soon as it sees your face. Also, the phone starts working with just a touch. Have you ever wondered how this happens? Actually, sensors are responsible for this. The same sensor which is used in all kinds of electronic devices including smartphones and smartwatches.
How many types of sensors are there?
There are many types of sensors. Their functions are different. If more sensors are used in a smartphone, then it is natural that the price of the phone will increase.
Accelerometer
You must have noticed that the car turns left and right when you tilt the phone while gaming. But this happens with the help of the accelerometer sensor. This sensor measures the tilt, rotation and speed of the phone. It is used for tasks like gaming, fitness tracking and auto-rotate.
Gyroscope
This sensor measures the angle and orientation of the phone. This makes VR gaming, video stabilization, and AR experiences great.
capacitive touchscreen
This sensor measures the touch or contact of your fingers, so when you tap or swipe on the phone screen, the phone starts working.
Proximity Sensor
This sensor is used for face unlock. Face unlock feature is provided in iPhone, which unlocks the phone when you bring your face near the phone. This prevents wrong touch input.
Ambient Light Sensor
This sensor measures the surrounding light. You must have noticed that when it is dark, the brightness of the phone automatically increases.
Fingerprint Sensor
This sensor scans your fingers, so that you can make your phone more secure. With this, the phone can be locked and unlocked by touching it with fingers.
Face unlock sensor
This sensor scans your facial features, which will allow you to unlock your phone.
Compass
This sensor measures the Earth’s magnetic north, which makes navigation apps and other location-based services work.