A patent of Xiaomi's "Side Fingerprint Module" .was granted

This fingerprint module not only covers the bezel of the phone, but also includes angular areas. According to the official, there are fingerprint sensor recognition areas on the sides and corners of the middle frame of the whole machine. The user can perform fingerprint recognition operation by pressing the side or edge fingerprint scanner recognition area. Such a design increases the effective identification range and improves the identification efficiency of the fingerprint module. The user can also operate the mobile terminal in a holding state, which enhances the operation convenience of the mobile terminal.