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Face ID replaces the Touch ID authentication system. The facial recognition sensor consists of two parts: a dot project module that projects more than 30,000 infrared dots onto the user's face, and an infrared camera module that reads the pattern. [50] The pattern is sent to the Secure Enclave in the A11 Bionic chip to confirm a match with the phone owner's face. [51] [52] By default, the system will not work with eyes closed, in an effort to prevent unauthorized access but this requirement can be disabled in settings. [51] Cameras [ edit ]