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June 22, 2009
What's New in Mobile
“Smart Sensor Delivers More Touch Powered Features”
A smart fingerprint sensor from AuthenTec provides a number of innovative features in the recently launched NTT docomo PRIME series F-09A smartphone manufactured by Fujitsu. The handset is the 18th Fujitsu phone to use an AuthenTec sensor and the third Fujitsu phone to use AuthenTec's TrueNav user navigation capability. The F-09A smartphone uses AuthenTec's AES1711 sensor for several functions including touch-powered user navigation, personalisation, convenience and security.
June 6, 2009
TMCNet
AuthenTec, a provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, and Phoenix Technologies, a supplier of PC 3.0 products, services and embedded technologies, announced that they have developed a pre-boot authentication (PBA) solution for next generation Calpella-equipped PCs which will be demonstrated by Phoenix Technology at Computex 2009 in Taipei.
May 27, 2009
TechNewsWorld
"The Blood and Guts of Biometric Systems"
When biometric security devices began appearing nearly a decade ago, they were often touted as the final word in security technology. After all, stealing your password is one thing -- stealing a thumb, a retina or a voice print is a bit more of a chore.
Hackers, however, developed techniques to fool biometrics scanners, much like they've found ways around spam filters and firewalls. Biometric device vendors, in turn, learned how to improve early scanners and algorithms to develop more ironclad security products.
April 20, 2009
Orlando Business Journal
“AuthenTec earns ISO certification”
AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has earned the ISO 9001:2008 certification, which demonstrates the biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer’s commitment to quality in the design, development and marketing of fingerprint hardware and software solutions.
Compliance with ISO 9001 helps assures the company’s customers that its products are of the highest quality and that its processes follow the most thorough quality practices and standards, Scott Moody, AuthenTec’s chairman and CEO, said in a prepared statement.
April 13, 2009
Florida Today
“AuthenTec expands its market”
Computer makers are hoping "netbooks," smaller versions of notebook computers, will be a fast-growing product line.
If it is, Melbourne-based AuthenTec, a designer and manufacturer of fingerprint-sensor security technology, wants to be along for the ride. AuthenTec's fingerprint sensor, which controls access to electronic devices like computers, cell phones and global positioning devices, is now a standard feature on ASUSTek Computer Inc.'s Eee PC 1004DN netbook.
April 2, 2009
Orlando Sentinel
"Melbourne's AuthenTec tops rivals for new "netbook" PC deal"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Taiwanese PC-maker ASUS to provide fingerprint sensors in its new line of "netbook" mini-notebook computers, the companies said this week. Financial terms were not disclosed.
AuthenTec's fingerprint-ID systems are now standard features on the ASUS Eee PC 1004DN - the first mini-notebook to include fingerprint-enabled technology, company officials said.
April 2, 2009
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec sensors on ASUS netbook"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced that its biometric fingerprint sensors are now a standard feature in a new ASUS netbook, the first netbook to include such a sensor.
Netbooks are generally less expensive than personal computer notebooks, have less features and a smaller screen — 10 inches or less. ASUS and Acer are regarded as the leading providers of netbooks around the world.
The netbook segment of the market grew to 10 million in 2008 and that total is expected to double in 2009.
April 1, 2009
Net Security
"World’s first fingerprint-enabled netbook"
The new ASUS Eee PC 1004DN is the first netbook to integrate a fingerprint sensor, AuthenTec’s small form factor AES1610.
At a lightweight 3.2 pounds (1.45 kilograms), the Eee PC 1004DN features a 10-inch WSVGA display, a Super-Multi optical disc drive, 120 GB PATA storage, 1 GB of DDR2 SO-DIMM memory, 1.3 Megapixel web cam, Express Card expansion slot, a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280/GN40 processor, integrated 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth Connection, Windows XP Home and ASUS’ Security Protect Manager (ASPM) feature to enhance PC and user security.
March 25, 2009
Orlando Sentinel
“AuthenTec claims move forward in high-tech patent litigation”
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has claimed several courtroom wins in the back-and-forth litigation involving its patent infringement suit against rival Atrua Technologies Inc., AuthenTec said today.
AuthenTec said a California judge hearing the case found for the company in several recent legal moves by Atrua, which has countersued AuthenTec, accusing it of patent infringement.
Among the rulings, the judge denied Atrua's motion to add a claim of misappropriation of trade secrets to its suit; and rejected its motions for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, according to AuthenTec.
"We are pleased with the continued progress on our patent infringement lawsuit and are confident that we have a strong patent infringement case," said Frederick Jorgenson, Vice President and General Counsel for AuthenTec.
March 25, 2009
Orlando Business Journal
“Motion Computing inks pact with AuthenTec”
AuthenTec Inc. has announced that Motion Computing has incorporated its biometric fingerprint sensor into the new J3400 rugged tablet personal computer in order to protect the device, its stored data and the networks to which it connects.
Motion Computing is a mobile computing and wireless communications company that focuses on such fields as health care, field sales and government.
March 24, 2009
Homeland Security Today
“AuthenTec Adds Security Features to the New Motion J3400 Rugged Tablet PC”
AuthenTec, Melbourne, Fla., a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has announced that its fingerprint sensor has been integrated into the new Motion Computing J3400 rugged tablet PC, offering Power of Touch features including security, convenience and personalization. The J3400 tablet, which offers all day battery life and an industry-leading bright outdoor display, integrates AuthenTec’s AES2550 fingerprint sensor to protect the tablet PC, its stored data, and the networks to which it connects.
March 23, 2009
Help Net Security
"Fingerprint sensor on the new Motion J3400 tablet PC"
AuthenTec announced that its fingerprint sensor has been integrated into the new Motion Computing J3400 rugged tablet PC, offering Power of Touch features including security, convenience and personalization. The J3400 tablet, which offers all day battery life and an industry-leading bright outdoor display, integrates AuthenTec's AES2550 fingerprint sensor to protect the tablet PC, its stored data, and the networks to which it connects.
March 17, 2009
PC World
“Hands on With Acer's F900 and M900 Smartphones”
Global PC vendor Acer made its first move into the smartphone market at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month and I had a chance to sit down and try out a few of the new devices in Taipei.
The handsets are all courtesy of a company called E-Ten Information Systems that Acer bought last year. The company originally designed GPS devices, which you'll find on nearly all of their smartphones, and expanded into smartphones a few years ago with Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS. I opted to try out the two coolest smartphones of the Acer Tempo family, the F900 and M900.
Below the screen on the face of the M900 is a small fingerprint identification tab, the principal way you sign into the phone and access information. Cool. Even better is that same tab can be used for navigation on the handset if you get tired of the touchscreen.
March 16, 2009
Rugged PC Review
"Tablet PC pioneer releases a powerful, versatile new machine"
On March 16, 2009, Motion Computing introduced the Motion J3400 Tablet PC. Unlike the sequence of technology upgrades we've seen over the years to the company's LE platform, the J3400 is an entirely new design.
January 20, 2009
The Register
"World's first biometric, waterproof mobile surfaces"
A secure phone fit for the pool?
Pin numbers are generally about as secure as most mobile phones get. But Fujitsu has launched what it claims is the world’s first waterproof handset with an embedded biometric sensor. Although not the world’s first phone with a biometric reader – Fujitsu already has 16 others, apparently – the F-01A’s combined waterproofing means that your data’s secure whether you drop the talker into a river or the hands of a mugger.
January 20, 2009
DigiTimes
"Fujitsu waterproof handset uses AuthenTec AES1711 fingerprint sensor"
The Fujitsu F-01A offered by NTT DoCoMo is based on a Symbian operating system and features a 3.5-inch widescreen VGA touchscreen display, 5.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, built-in GPS using Mobile Google Maps with Street View, e-Wallet mobile payment capability, and a 1Seg mobile TV tuner.
This handset features a fingerprint sensor using AuthenTec's TouchStone packaging and TrueNav technology for touchpad-like navigational control via AuthenTec's AES1711 fingerprint sensor.
January 20, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Fujitsu rolls out Japanese phones with AuthenTec technology"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc.'s contract with Fujitsu took a big step forward recently as the Japanese consumer electronics giant rolled out a new cellphone equipped with Authentec's technology, the companies said Sunday.
Fujitsu's new waterproof cellphone, which uses the Melbourne company fingerprint-recognition system, became commercially available to subscribers of Tokyo-based wireless service provider NTT DOCOMO Inc.
The new waterproof phone includes AuthenTec's "TrueNav navigation capability," which enables customers to operate the phone using a fingerprint-recognition touchpad.
January 19, 2008
Nikkei Electronics Asia
"Fujitsu Ships "World's First" Waterproof Cell Phone with Fingerprint Sensor Security"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has announced that NTT DoCoMo is now offering the Fujitsu F-01A, claimed to be the world's first fingerprint-enabled waterproof cell phone. The cell phone uses AuthenTec's TouchStone packaging and incorporates its TrueNav technology for touchpad-like navigational control via AuthenTec's AES1711 fingerprint sensor.
The F-01A is based on a Symbian operating system and features a 3.5-inch widescreen VGA touchscreen display, 5.2-Mpixel camera with autofocus, built-in GPS using Mobile Google Maps with Street View, e-Wallet mobile payment capability, and a 1-Seg mobile TV tuner.
January 19, 2008
CNet News
"Fujitsu's waterproof, fingerprint-scanning phone"
For your next spy mission, consider the F-01A phone from Fujitsu. It's a sleek-looking phone with some serious, sophisticated technological and rugged credentials. It's submersible--it will still work if dunked in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes--and also functions as a fingerprint-scanning device.
The phone uses AuthenTec's TouchStone technology, which is a fingerprint scanner that is utilized to navigate the device's controls, and TrueFinger, which is security software from AuthenTec, which matches fingerprint patterns. It's the first phone to use the software/hardware combination, according to AuthenTec.
December 17, 2008
Nikkei Electronics Asia
"AuthenTec Expands Melbourne, Florida-Based Operations"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has completed an office consolidation and expansion of its Melbourne, Florida operations and headquarters location. The company has consolidated two Melbourne operations into one newly expanded office location at 100 Rialto Place. The company has expanded its total office space from 28,000 square-feet at two locations to one location with 37,000 square-feet for offices, a test floor and packaging, reliability and applications labs. The Rialto Place location serves as the company's headquarters and its US base of operations for silicon design, and packaging development, software creation, marketing, finance/accounting, and executive administration.
December 17, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec completes its Melbourne headquarters"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. says it has completed an expansion of its headquarters that boosted its physical space by about one-third.The consumer-electronics maker recently combined two facilities into a single operation in Melbourne's Rialto Place business park. Its new, 37,000-square-foot space includes software development, testing, packaging, executive management and other headquarters operations.
December 3, 2008
TMCNet
"MEDION AG, AuthenTec Team Unveils Fingerprint-enabled Personal Navigation Devices"
MEDION AG together with AuthenTec has introduced three new Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) that use AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensor to enhance user security and deter device theft.
December 2, 2008
GPS World
"Medion Unveils More Fingerprint-Enabled PNDs"
German manufacturer Medion AG has rolled out three portable navigation device (PND) models that use fingerprint sensor technology from AuthenTec.
December 2, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec Sensors on GPS Products"
German firm Medion AG and AuthenTec have announced that Medion’s three new personal navigation devices, being sold in select European markets, contain AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensor in order to enhance security and deter theft.
December 2, 2008
Help Net Security
"Fingerprint-enabled personal navigation devices from Medion"
Medion announced that three new Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) that use an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor to enhance user security and deter device theft are now shipping. Medion introduced the world’s first fingerprint-enabled PND in 2007 and now has added three new such devices to its portfolio, including the feature-rich Medion GoPal P5235, P5435 and X5535 PNDs.
December 2, 2008
Electronista
"MEDION intros three fingerprint-enabled navigators"
MEDION on Monday announced it is introducing three new personal navigation devices that use a fingerprint scanner for security and theft-deterrence. MEDION enlisted the help of AuthenTec to integrate its fingerprint sensors into the devices, which include the GoPal P5235, GoPal P5435 and GoPal X5535. Users can save up to five fingerprints using the small AES1510 fingerprint sensor used in millions of cellphones, which then allows them to log in and use each device. The feature ensures only authorized users can access the three devices, which are useless if stolen.
December 2, 2008
SlashGear
"Medion debuts 3 GoPal navigation devices with fingerprint tech"
In you’re on the lookout for a new navigation device, Medion just announced three brand new ones that could fit the bill. Even better yet, all three include theft-deterrence technology in the form of a fingerprint scanner for that extra layer of security. Made in conjunction with AuthenTec, these Medion navigation devices really pack in the features. All three feature 5-inch touchscreens and offer traffic updates. The GoPal P5235 uses an FM transmitter, allowing it to transmit voice instructions through your vehicle’s sound system.
December 2, 2008
GPS Obsessed
"Medion's GoPal X5535, P5435, and P5235 Launched In Europe with Fingerprint Sensing"
Medion has rolled out three more GoPal portable navigation devices in Europe: GoPal P5235, GoPal P5435, and the flagship GoPal X5535. All three models have sizable 5-inch touch displays and use AuthenTec’s
award-winning AES1510 fingerprint sensor to verify your identity. The feature is meant to deter thieves, rendering the GoPal devices unusable unless activated with your registered fingerprint.
December 2, 2008
Digital Trends
"Medion GoPal GPS Units Scan Fingerprints"
Going somewhere? Not without the right set of fingers.
After releasing the world’s first fingerprint-scanning GPS unit last year, GPS manufacturer Medion has added the same ability to its three latest personal navigation devices. The GoPal P5235, P5435 and X5535 PNDs all require a finger scan to operate, rendering them useless if stolen.
November 21, 2008
telecomasia.net
"Smartphones need better security tools: vendors"
Security features like anti-theft protection and biometrics for mobile phones are becoming increasingly important as smartphones grow more popular, according to product vendors.
November 21, 2008
TMCNet
"YuLong to Make Use of AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensors"
YuLong, the Chinese handset manufacturer will be making use of AuthenTec fingerprint sensors for their Windows mobile phone. AuthenTec’s AES1510 fingerprint sensors will be added to YuLong’s Coolpad 9000 phones to give them the Power of Touch features for convenience, personalization and navigation.
November 21, 2008
Electronic Design News
"Get Smart: How real was the ol' laptop-fingerprint trick?"
I've had a couple of conversations in the past with the folks at AuthenTec, which manufacturers slide sensors for fingerprint-based access control. A slide sensor isn't vulnerable to "the old blow your germy breath across the touch sensor surface trick" (as Max might say) because it uses a sliding action rather than a stationary surface print, and also because AuthenTec’s sensors rely on an RF signal to read the unique valleys and ridges of a fingerprint from beneath the skin’s surface in the live layer where the fingerprint is first formed.
November 10, 2008
"AuthenTec announces support for Windows biometric framework"
AuthenTec, a developer of biometric technologies, has announced they will support Windows Biometric Framework, a system designed to work with fingerprint sensors and biometric applications in Windows 7. The steps taken by AuthenTec and Microsoft to get the framework working will help laptops that already have AuthenTec fingerprint sensors installed to work easily with the operating system.
November 07, 2008
"AuthenTec Supporting New Windows Biometric Framework"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced its support for the new Windows Biometric Framework, designed to work with fingerprint biometric devices and applications in Windows 7.
November 05, 2008
Mobile Marketer
"U.S. mobile phone users await fingerprint-enabled handsets: Study"
AuthenTec recently sponsored an independent survey of U.S. mobile phone users (men and women, ages 18-25) indicating that the vast majority would like to see widespread availability of fingerprint-enabled phones in the U.S. between now and 2009.
November 04, 2008
Help Net Security
"Samsung ultra-lightweight fingerprint-enabled notebook"
AuthenTec's small form factor AES1610 is integrated as a standard feature on the first Samsung consumer notebook to leverage the convenient security of fingerprint biometrics. Powered by Intel’s Centrino 2 processor technology, Samsung’s ultra-lightweight X360 combines the capabilities of a fully-featured multimedia PC with enhanced mobility and security.
November 04, 2008
Mobile Development & Design
"Study Reveals Clamor For Clamshells With Fingerprint Security"
A study conducted by AuthenTec, Inc. has revealed that people would like the ability to lockdown their mobile devices with a fingerprint scanner embedded in the device. The study, which targeted people between 18 to 25 years of age, focused on securing data messaging such as text and photo messages.
October 28, 2008
Product Design & Development
"Power Of Touch"
Award-winning sensors are designed into more Centrino 2-powered PCs than any other
fingerprint sensor supplier. AuthenTec announces its award-winning fingerprint sensors are bringing Power of Touch® features to millions of new Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-equipped notebook and ultraportable PCs from the world’s leading PC manufacturers.
October 28, 2008
MacIntosh News Network
"Study: Mobile users want fingerprint authentication"
A recent consumer survey commissioned by fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec indicated that the majority of mobile phone users want fingerprint authentication on future devices. As mobile devices offer more advanced capabilities, including financial transaction functions, the desire of customers to heighten the level of security has also increased.
October 28, 2008
MacIntosh News Network
"Study: Mobile users want fingerprint authentication"
A recent consumer survey commissioned by fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec indicated that the majority of mobile phone users want fingerprint authentication on future devices. As mobile devices offer more advanced capabilities, including financial transaction functions, the desire of customers to heighten the level of security has also increased. Fingerprint sensors have become more commonplace in other electronics devices, especially notebook computers.
October 28, 2008
Macsimum News
"Survey: strong interest in SMS privacy, demand for fingerprint security in cell phones"
According to a consumer survey conducted this month, a majority of cell phone users (89 percent) use the device for short message service (SMS) text messaging and transmitting photos and files, and nearly half (49 percent) send more than five text messages a day.
October 28, 2008
BrightHub
"CellPhone Protection Largely Ignored"
More small businesses are relying on mobile workers to handle sales, repairs, customer contacts and other essentials in the field, meaning cell phones are critical to their success. But few are taking the time to protect the files stored on these handheld devices. More small businesses are relying on mobile workers to handle sales, repairs, customer contacts and other essentials in the field, meaning cell phones are critical to their success.
October 28, 2008
Help Net Security
"Users want fingerprint security in their cell phones"
According to a consumer survey, a vast majority of cell phone users (89%) use the device for text messaging and transmitting photos and files. In spite of the privacy of these messages and files, only a small percentage (14%) use a password to protect the phone or its stored files and messages today. However, more than two-thirds (71%) would choose to protect the privacy of these messages and files through use of an embedded fingerprint sensor on the phone to authenticate the user via the simple swipe of a finger.
October 28, 2008
Wireless News Via Acquire NewsEdge
"AuthenTec Brings Touch to Intel Centrino 2 Laptop PC Models"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that its fingerprint sensors are bringing Power of Touch features to millions of new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology-equipped notebook and ultraportable PCs from PC manufacturers.
October 21, 2008
Pop Sci
"Remote Control Authentication"
What's better than RFID tags? Your own fingerprints, of course. No batteries needed, no electronic eavesdropping devices, and no storage problems. They're always convenient and, well, they're always at your fingertips. The only problem with using fingerprint biometric controls is finding a suitable fingerprint reader. And, no, we're not talking about that archaic monstrosity used at the local cop shop, either. We're talking about an small, inexpensive fingerprint reader that just needs a swipe of your precious digit for unleashing a torrent of programming power.
October 03, 2008
Product Design & Development
Interview with Art Stewart, VP Wireless Products, AuthenTec
"Brainstorm: Improving Energy Efficiency"
The Brainstorm is a new section of Product Design & Development where we talk with industry leaders to get their perspective on issues critical to the overall design engineering marketplace. In this issue, we ask: In examining ways to improve energy efficiency in product design, do you think more attention should be paid to component composition or power supply/fuel? As a semiconductor component supplier for consumer electronic products, we have to maximize power efficiency and lower the power consumption of our components in order to maximize battery life. This is especially true in cell phones and PDAs, where battery efficiency is critical and a true competitive differentiator.
September 17, 2008
EETimes Asia
"AuthenTec sensors grace Fujitsu Siemens laptops"
Fujitsu Siemens Computers' new ESPRIMO mobile business notebook PCs will receive an extra boost on security with the aid of AuthenTec's new AES2550 fingerprint sensor. The lineup of ESPRIMO laptops that offer AuthenTec's AES2550 include the ultraportable ESPRIMO Mobile U9215, the 14.1-inch notebook ESPRIMO Mobile M9415, the desktop replacement ESPRIMO Mobile D9515, and the mobile workstations CELSIUS H260 and H275.
September 15, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to make I.D. sensor for Fujitsu Siemens"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has won a bid to produce consumer-electronics biometrics for Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the companies said today. Terms call for AuthenTec to provide fingerprint-recognition systems for a series of notebook computers being built by Fujitsu Siemens, a joint venture of the respective Japanese and German companies. AuthenTec designs and builds fingerprint-ID sensors for security access and other operational features in PCs, cell phones and other consumer electronics.
September 15, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec's newest sensors used by Fujitsu-Siemens"
AuthenTec Inc.’s newest biometric sensors are now being used on Fujitsu-Siemens Computers’ new Esprimo Mobile Business Notebook personal computers to enhance security and ease use.
Fujitsu-Siemens Computers is a joint venture between Fujitsu of Japan and Siemens of Germany and is the leading European information technology infrastructure manufacturer. The AuthenTec sensors have been built into five of the joint venture’s notebooks and mobile workstations.
August 13, 2008
Homeland Security Daily Wire
"AuthenTec offer scanners for fingerprint-enabled phones"
AuthenTec has shipped more than seven million AuthenTec-enabled phones powered by the Symbian OS, comprising 14 mobile phone models using AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors.
August 13, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec wins top product award"
AuthenTec, Inc. has been awarded the 2008 Product of the Year from the National Society of Engineers in the medium-size company category for its biometric fingerprint sensor for the wireless market. Previous winners of the award include Boeing's 777 jet airliner, the Mercedes M-Class SUV and Chrysler's PT Cruiser.
August 08, 2008
Trading Markets
"AuthenTec Signs On to Symbian Partner Network"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that it has surpassed the 7 million shipment milestone of AuthenTec-enabled Symbian phones and that it has joined the Symbian Partner Network.
August 08, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Melbourne company lands national recognition"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a national engineering award for its fingerprint-recognition-based security system, used in consumer electronics. The National Society of Professional Engineers recently awarded its product-of-the-year honor to AuthenTec's wireless-communications fingerprint sensor, company officials said this week. The AuthenTec model AES1510 sensor is used in cell-phone technology for security and operational access.
August 07, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec gets Honor"
Fresh off a sunny quarterly earnings report, Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. learned one of its fingerprint sensors was recognized as a 2008 Product of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers. AuthenTec, headquartered at 100 Rialto Place in Melbourne, has 120 employees worldwide, including about 100 in Brevard. AuthenTec's small-form factor AES1510 sensor for the wireless market won the award in the "Medium Company Category."
August 05, 2008
TMCNet
"Over 7 Million AuthenTec Enabled Symbian Phones Sold"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume PC, wireless device, and access control markets, has said that they joined the Symbian (News - Alert) Partner Network and have surpassed the 7 million shipment landmark for AuthenTec-enabled Symbian phones.
August 05, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec expands partnerships with Nokia subsidiary"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a partnership deal with cell-phone technology company Symbian OS, a move expected to boost AuthenTec's biometrics business, the company said today.
August 05, 2008
Secure ID News
"AuthenTec supplying scanners for fingerprint-enabled Symbian phones"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced it has shipped more than seven million AuthenTec-enabled phones powered by the Symbian OS, comprising 14 mobile phone models using AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensors.
August 05, 2008
TechTree
"AuthenTec meets demands for Symbian Phones"
Over 7 million Symbian phones, spread over 14 mobile phone models, equipped with AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors have been shipped, claims AuthenTec. The company has also joined the Symbian Partner Network.
August 04, 2008
Barron's
"Research Report"
AUTH reported a better-than-expected 2Q. Revenues were $18.4 million and pro forma earnings were 4 cents, versus our estimates of $17.4 million and 2 cents, respectively. Gross margins of 48.3%...met our expectations, down from last [quarter's] 49.5%. The sequential decline is attributed to the ramping of its new PC sensors....We believe AuthenTec is well-positioned to benefit as a leading player in the growing fingerprint-biometric market. Our '08 estimates are: revenues, $77.2 million; pro forma earnings, 19 cents. Target: 16. Market cap: $267 million.
July 30, 2008
Network World
"Fingerprint biometrics bring 360 degrees of navigation to cell phones"
Last week's newsletter about Upek's fingerprint reader with built in single sign-on (SSO) properties was written just a day before another big announcement in the biometric/fingerprint space, one which was just as interesting - at least to me - because it highlights another area I believe fingerprint biometrics are crucial - cell phones.
July 21, 2008
TMC
"AuthenTec Offers Touch Features to New ASUS UMPC"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors for 2008 model PCs, announced that its small form factor AES1610 fingerprint sensor is now integrated as a standard feature on two new ASUS ultra mobile portable PCs (UMPCs).
July 21, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec, ASUS to partner on PC project"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. and Taiwanese computer maker ASUS said Thursday they have partnered to develop an advanced line of mobile PCs equipped with fingerprint-recognition security, navigation and other operational features. AuthenTec's latest security access/fraud prevention system is a component in the ASUS R2 and R50 notebook PCs. ASUS officials said the AuthenTec technology is a key ingredient in its new ultraportable models.
July 18, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec and ASUS partner for line of PCs"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. and Taiwanese computer maker ASUS are partnering to develop an advanced line of mobile PCs equipped with fingerprint-recognition security, navigation and other operational features.
July 17, 2008
Help Net Security
"Convenient security for ASUS ultra mobile portable PCs"
AuthenTec's small form factor AES1610 fingerprint sensor is now integrated as a standard feature on two new ASUS ultra mobile portable PCs (UMPCs). These new UMPCs are the latest in a growing number of notebook PCs that incorporate AuthenTec sensors to provide Power of Touch features including user security, convenience, personalization and navigation.
July 16, 2008
WirelessWeek
"Touchpads for Phones"
Using your finger to navigate with the browser and on menus on a mobile phone usually means the phone has a touchscreen. But a new phone being used on NTT DoCoMo’s network in Japan has a different approach. The new Fujitsu FOMA F906i phone uses technology from the fingerprint sensor company AuthenTec to turn the sensor into a touchpad with full navigation capabilities. It’s the first handset to use AuthenTec’s TrueNav technology.
July 15, 2008
Nikkei Electronics
"AuthenTec Expands Operation in Japan"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has announced that it is expanding operations in Asia with the opening of a sales office and application center in Tokyo, Japan.
July 15, 2008
EETimes Asia
"AuthenTec adds technical team in Tokyo"
AuthenTec is expanding operations in Asia with the opening of a new sales office and application center in Tokyo, Japan. The new office and application staff expansion in Tokyo will enhance AuthenTec's customer support and allow the company to respond to the growing demand for fingerprint sensors.
July 15, 2008
PC World
"Asus Launches R2E Notebook"
ASUS announced the launch of the new R2E ultra mobile notebook in India. With its 7-inch LCD screen, the R2E packs features that include SunRead glare-proof panel, a touch panel input on an intelligent digital writing pad and a built-in GPS. On the security front, the R2E offers data protection with both software and hardware solutions. Data security is protected with a built-in AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with TruePrint technology and embedded TPM is a hardware solution that helps to avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data.
July 15, 2008
Electronics Info
"Fujitsu FOMA F906i Uses AuthenTec Fingerprint Detector"
AuthenTec announced that the Fujitsu F906i phone is the first mobile device to take advantage of its AuthenTec fingerprint sensor for Power of touch. The feature allows users of the cell phone to use a fingerprint for security, convenience, personalization and navigation.
July 15, 2008
Cell Phone Digest
"AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor on New Fujitsu FOMA F906i"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, today announced that Fujitsu's new FOMA F906i ultra-thin world phone has integrated an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor for Power of Touch features including security, convenience, personalization and navigation.
July 15, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Fujitsu phones to use AuthenTec technology"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal to include the newest version of its fingerprint-recognition system in Fujitsu's worldwide cell-phone product, the company said Monday. Fujitsu recently rolled out the new ultra-thin global phone (known as the FOMA F906), which uses AuthenTec's fingerprint sensor touchpad system for features navigation, as well as security access, officials said. It is the first Fujitsu cell product to incorporate the navigation program of AuthenTec's fingerprint-ID sensor.
July 14, 2008
Digital Media News, Asia
"Fujitsu unveils ultra-thin world phone with AuthenTec solution"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has announced that Fujitsu's new FOMA F906i ultra-thin world phone has integrated an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor for Power of Touch features including security, convenience, personalisation and navigation.
July 14, 2008
BizJournals
"AuthenTec sensors integrated into Fujitsu phone"
AuthenTec has announced that its biometric fingerprint sensors have been integrated into Fujitsu's ultra-thin new FOMA world phone, making it the 16th Fujitsu phone product to incorporate the security/navigation technology.
July 14, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec's fingerprint-I.D. sensors to go in Fujitsu phones worldwide"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal to include the newest version of its fingerprint-recognition system in Fujitsu's cell-phone products worldwide, the company said today.
July 14, 2008
WirelessWeek
"News Briefs for July 14"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that Fujitsu’s new FOMA F906i ultra-thin world phone has integrated an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor for Power of Touch features including security, convenience, personalization and navigation.
July 14, 2008
Digital Media News, Asia
"Fujitsu unveils ultra-thin world phone with AuthenTec solution"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, has announced that Fujitsu's new FOMA F906i ultra-thin world phone has integrated an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor for Power of Touch features including security, convenience, personalisation and navigation.
July 14, 2008
Real-time Trading News
"AuthenTec Opens New Office in Japan - quick facts"
Sunday, AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH) said that it is opening a new sales office and application center in Tokyo, Japan in order to expand operations in Asia. The new office and application staff expansion in Tokyo will enhance AuthenTec's customer support and allow the company to respond to the growing demand for fingerprint sensors.
July 7, 2008
Popular Science
"The 411 on Your Next Cellphone"
We brought the latest technologies out of the lab to create the phone of the future
Next-generation super-phones won’t just be slimmer versions of today’s devices; they will be entirely different machines. Chipmakers are reinventing every processor that powers your portable. From PS3-quality videogames to built-in cameras that can fill in for your current point-and-shoot, a chip for it is in the works. And thanks to shrinking transistors, the new phones won’t be any larger or more power-hungry than today’s ultrathin models.
July 2, 2008
eeProductCenter
"Fingerprint sensor delivers improved imaging, durability and ESD protection"
Melbourne, Fla. — AuthenTec has added the AES2550 fingerprint sensor to its product portfolio for notebook computers, PCs and PC peripherals. The AES2550 offers improved fingerprint imaging, sensor durability and ESD protection compared to the existing AES2501.
July 2, 2008
EETimes Asia
"Fingerprint sensor renders improved performance"
AuthenTec has added the AES2550 fingerprint sensor to its product portfolio for notebook computers, PCs and PC peripherals. The sensor offers improved fingerprint imaging, sensor durability and ESD protection compared to the existing AES2501.
July 1, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec adds refined sensor to PC lineup"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and related technology, has added a new product to its sensor lineup for the personal computer market.
July 1, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec announces new director, technologies amid stock jitters"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc.'s stock opened lower on Wall Street today after a nearly 20 percent decline last week amid the market's big selloff sparked by rising oil prices and recession jitters.
June 30, 2008
BizJournals
"AuthenTec names technology veteran to board"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has elected technology industry veteran William Washecka to its six-member board of directors, where he will also chair the company's audit committee.
June 30, 2008
Trading Markets
"AuthenTec Appoints William Washecka to Its Board"
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that William "Bill" Washecka has been elected to its Board of Directors. Washecka, who succeeds Sierra Ventures' Ben Yu on AuthenTec's six-member Board, will also Chair the company's Audit Committee.
June 26, 2008
baselinemag.com
"Protecting Your Laptop (w/ AuthenTec & Upek)"
With the number of safeguards built into most of Today’s computers, there’s no excuse for not protecting your laptop—and your company’s data.
It may take a stolen or misplaced laptop for you to realize how easy it is for your company’s data to fall into the wrong hands when you travel. There really is no excuse for this, given the number of protective measures built into most computers these days. The key, of course, is to use these tools before an incident happens.
June 25, 2008
Briefing.com
"Market Report: Short Stories (AuthenTec)"
AuthenTec. Target $16. Maxim Group initiates AUTH with a Buy and price target of $16 saying they believe that AUTH is well positioned to benefit as a leading player in the emerging and rapidly growing fingerprint biometric market. With rising attachment rates, increasing design wins and expanding commercial market opportunities, they forecast that AUTH will experience healthy double digit growth rates in the coming years (5+ years estimated).
June 25, 2008
StreetInsider
"Maxim Group Starts AuthenTec (AUTH) at Buy"
Maxim Group initiates coverage on AuthenTec (Nasdaq: AUTH) with a Buy rating and $16 price target. AuthenTec, Inc., a mixed-signal semiconductor company, provides fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume personal computer (PC), wireless device, and access control markets.
June 23, 2008
EETimes Asia
"AuthenTec offers TouchStone to waterproof cellphones"
Waterproof cellphones, anyone?
According to AuthenTec, its TouchStone fingerprint sensor packaging technology will enable future generations of waterproof cellphones, including a new phone to enter high-volume production in Q4 08. The new smooth, durable and waterproof packaging technology is AuthenTec's newest fingerprint sensor packaging alternative for cellphones.
June 20, 2008
Popular Science
"The 411 on Your Next Cell Phone"
One Touch Security - You can use a password to block access to your cell phone today, but few people take that tedious step. AuthenTec's tiny fingerprint reader, about the size of a phone key, will replace typing a password with swiping a digit. It also works like a touchpad, for scrolling around the screen.
June 19, 2008
smartphonethoughts.com
"TouchStone Fingerprint Sensor for Waterproof Phones"
AuthenTec a world leading provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, today announced that its TouchStone fingerprint sensor packaging technology will enable future generations of waterproof cell phones, including a new phone to enter high-volume production in the fourth quarter of 2008. This new smooth, durable and waterproof packaging technology is AuthenTec’s newest fingerprint sensor packaging alternative for today’s leading cell phone manufacturers.
June 18, 2008
Crave Asia
"Encrypted flash disk detects live skin"
USB flash disks with biometric fingerprint sensors are a dime a dozen. So what makes the Sellgino Dragon Security biometric drive unique? (Click link to product page – this is our AES 25XX sensor and they use several of our TruePrint images and almost get the TruePrint name right – EB) It may be the first biometric-enabled flash disk to use a fingerprint sensor that detects the live skin layer.
June 18, 2008
Electronic Design
"Biometrics Looks to Solve Identity Crisis (w/ AuthenTec)"
New technologies will use fingerprint, iris, facial, and even vein recognition to provide identification—but at what cost to privacy? You see them in blockbuster movies and high-tech TV shows—biometric systems that rely on fingerprints, facial recognition, and other physical and behavioral data to provide identification.
June 18, 2008
TMCnet
"AuthenTec Reveals TouchStone Technology for Waterproof Biometrics"
AuthenTec claims to be the first biometric products provider to introduce fingerprint authentication in waterproof cell phones. This capability is possible thanks to the company’s TouchStone Packaging technology.
June 17, 2008
Mobile Technology
"AuthenTec launches new protective packaging for mobile fingerprint sensors"
AuthenTec has announced a thin, durable, waterproof, and surface-mountable covering for its TruePrint biometric fingerprint sensors. Known as TouchStone, the thin casing triples the protective coating over the sensitive technology, shielding it from accidental scratching by coins, keys, pens and anything else you may find in your pocket.
June 17, 2008
BizJournals
"AuthenTec launches waterproof sensor for cell phones"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has signed up its first -- and undisclosed -- client for its new waterproof fingerprint sensor for cell phones. The new TouchStone packaging technology will be incorporated into a new phone that will go into high-volume production during the fourth quarter.
May 07, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to pitch its stock to market movers and shakers"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. executives have set up a busy two-week tour to pitch the company's stock to major brokerage firms and investors, the company said today. The presentations will run a cross-continental schedule from May 20 through June 3 at investor conferences from New York to San Francisco, according to the high-tech company.
May 06, 2008
IPLaw360
"AuthenTec Wins Judgment in Fingerprint Patent Case"
Fingerprint security company AuthenTec Inc. has won summary judgment in a patent
infringement suit brought against the company by semiconductor manufacturer Atmel
Corp., putting to rest claims that AuthenTec’s fingerprint scanning products infringe two
Atmel patents.
May 06, 2008
EETimes
"AuthenTec claims legal win over Atmel"
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The U.S. District Court of Northern California on Monday (May 5) issued an order in favor of AuthenTec Inc., ruling that its fingerprint sensor products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a suit by Atmel Corp., according to AuthenTec on Tuesday (May 6).
May 06, 2008
San Jose Business Journal
"AuthenTec wins summary judgment in patent lawsuit"
AuthenTec Inc. announced that the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued a ruling Monday that the company's biometric fingerprint sensor products do not infringe on either of the two patents highlighted in a lawsuit brought by Amtel Corp. two years ago.
May 06, 2008
Briefing.com
"Market Report - In Play (AUTH)"
AuthenTec wins summary judgment in Atmel patent litigation lawsuit; Court rules that AuthenTec does not infringe Co announced that on May 5 the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued an order in favor of AuthenTec, ruling that its products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a lawsuit by Atmel Corporation (ATML).
May 06, 2008
Olrando Sentinel
"California court says AuthenTec didn't infringe on another company's patents"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. said today a court ruling in California has helped it fend off a patent infringement claim by Atmel Corp. A federal judge ruled Monday that AuthenTec's products do not infringe on two patents held by California-based Atmel, AuthenTec officials said.
May 06, 2008
Wireless Week
"News Briefs for May 6 "
AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensor has been integrated as a standard feature into the new Motion Computing F5 tablet PC. The F5 tablet, which combines the best features of a rugged PC with the portable convenience of a tablet PC, integrates an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor to protect the device, its stored data and the networks to which it connects.
May 06, 2008
Real-time Trading News
"AuthenTec Wins Summary Judgment In Atmel Patent Litigation Lawsuit - Quick Facts [AUTH]"
5/6/2008 9:32:23 AM On Tuesday, AuthenTec (AUTH) announced that the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued an order in favor of AuthenTec, ruling that its products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a lawsuit by Atmel Corp. (ATML).
May 06, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec wins patent lawsuit"
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against AuthenTec Inc. that accused the Melbourne-based company of patent infringement related to its fingerprint sensor technologies.
May 06, 2008
Florida Today
"Fingerprint ID sensors bound for new PC line"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. announced Monday that its fingerprint identification sensors will be used in a new line of tablet personal computers. AuthenTec's sensors will be a feature of Motion Computing's F5 tablet personal computer, geared to professionals in the construction industry.
April 29, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec plans to add high-tech jobs"
Electronics maker AuthenTec Inc. has launched its second work-force expansion in as many years, boosted by strong first-quarter financial results, the company said Tuesday. The Melbourne -based company plans to add more than two dozen high-tech jobs, mostly at its Brevard County operation, officials said. It would mean a nearly 25 percent increase in staff.
April 29, 2008
Associated Press
"AuthenTec shares jump after company swings to 1Q profit"
Shares of AuthenTec Inc. jumped in afternoon trading Tuesday after the fingerprint technology provider said it swung to a profit in the first quarter and guided its second-quarter revenue well above Wall Street's expectations. The stock spiked $1.71, or 14.2 percent, to $13.77.
April 29, 2008
RTT News
"AuthenTec shares jump after company swings to 1Q profit"
AuthenTec (AUTH) has advanced sharply during the first half hour of trading. The stock is extending an upswing that began in late March and is at its highest level since early February, up 94 cents at $13.00.
April 28, 2008
Dow Jones Newswires
"AuthenTec Swings To 1Q Profit, Revenue Jumps 67%"
AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH) swung to a first-quarter profit, which the company attributed to product expansion. The Melbourne, Fla., fingerprint sensor provider swung to a net of $188,000, or a penny a share, from a loss of $5.44 million, or $7.30 a share. Excluding stock-based compensation and other items, the company swung to a per-share profit of 2 cents from a loss of 9 cents. Revenue jumped 67% to $15.5 million from $9.3 million a year ago.
April 28, 2008
StreetInsider.com
"Authentec (AUTH) Reports Q1 Earnings, Guides In-line for Q2"
Authentec (Nasdaq: AUTH ) reports Q1 EPS of $0.02, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenues for the quarter were $15.5 million, versus the consensus of $15.16 million. AuthenTec, Inc., a mixed-signal semiconductor company, provides fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume personal computer (PC), wireless device, and access control markets.
April 28, 2008
Realtime Trading News
"AuthenTec Turns To Profit In Q1"
AuthenTec (AUTH) reported first-quarter GAAP net profit of $188 thousand or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million or $7.30 per share in the year-ago quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock-based compensation charges of $399 thousand, net profit was $587 thousand or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $0.09 per share in the last year.
April 28, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec revenue jumps 67 percent"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. on Monday said first-quarter revenues rose 67 percent, compared with the same period a year ago. AuthenTec, an employer of about 100 people, mostly in Brevard County, reported $15.5 million in revenues. That was above the company's guidance range of $15 million to $15.3 million.
April 28, 2008
Biz Journals
"AuthenTec revenues soar, profits increase"
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec has announced that its first quarter revenues jumped 67 percent to $15.5 million, compared to the $9.3 million recorded in the same quarter in 2007.
April 17, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec makes first acquisition"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired a California firm's software assets. AuthenTec said it has acquired the software products of the former EzValidation, a producer of fingerprint sensor authentication technology. Financial terms were not disclosed. It is the Harris Corp. spinoff's first-ever acquisition.
April 16, 2008
EETimes
"AuthenTec buys fingerprint sensor software"
AuthenTec Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors, has acquired the software assets of EzValidation Inc., a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software.
Under the terms, AuthenTec (Melbourne, Fla.). acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software.
April 16, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec acquires EzValidation software assets"
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has acquired the software assets of Sunnyvale, Calif.-based EzValidation , including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software, for an undisclosed sum. AuthenTec said the transaction is expected to strengthen the company's client offering and provide the end user with an easier fingerprint sensor experience.
April 16, 2008
Reuters
"AuthenTec, Inc. Acquires Software Assets Of EzValidation"
AuthenTec, Inc. announced that it has acquired the software assets of EzValidation, formerly a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software. AuthenTec acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software. The details of the transaction were not disclosed.
April 16, 2008
Street Insider
"AuthenTec (AUTH) Buys Software assets of EzValidation"
AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH ) announced that it has acquired the software assets of EzValidation, formerly a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software. AuthenTec acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software. The transaction is expected to strengthen AuthenTec's complete client offering, providing complementary authentication software that enhances the fingerprint sensor user experience.
April 16, 2008
Dow Jones Newswires
"AuthenTec Acquires Software Assets Of EzValidation"
AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH) acquired the software assets of EzValidation, a fingerprint authentication software maker. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The Melbourne, Fla., company expects the deal to reduce its first-quarter earnings by 1 cent a share. The company also reiterated its first-quarter non-GAAP earnings outlook of 1 cent to 2 cents a share. AuthenTec shares closed Tuesday up 5.7% at $10.69.
April 16, 2008
Gizmag
"AuthenTec launches new protective packaging for mobile fingerprint sensors"
AuthenTec has announced a thin, durable, waterproof, and surface-mountable covering for its TruePrint biometric fingerprint sensors. Known as TouchStone, the thin casing triples the protective coating over the sensitive technology, shielding it from accidental scratching by coins, keys, pens and anything else you may find in your pocket.
April 7, 2008
Business News & Technology News
"AuthenTec Unveils Breakthrough Fingerprint Sensor Technology for the Wireless Market"
AuthenTec has released a breakthrough in durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging technology that expands aesthetic and product integration options for makers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers, and other consumer electronics. AuthenTec's TouchStone packaging technology will enable a new class of fingerprint sensors that combine all the features of TruePrint technology with thin, durable, easy to integrate, waterproof and surface-mountable packaging for today's stylistic cell phone designs.
April 4, 2008
Government Computer News
"Cell phone takes fingerprints"
ASUSTeK is offering the first wireless phone protected by an integrated fingerprint sensor. The ASUS M536 has an AuthenTec AES1710 fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the front of the phone. The AES1710 is AuthenTec's fourth-generation fingerprint sensor for the wireless market. The AES1710 is a small, low-cost, low power, integrated sensor and its durable coating and advanced packaging enables integration in exposed environments. The sensor reads below the surface of the skin to the live layer where a person's true fingerprint resides.
April 3, 2008
Analog and DSP
"AuthenTec Unveils Fingerprint Sensor Technology for Wireless Market "
AuthenTec today unveiled a durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging technology that expands aesthetic and product integration options for makers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers, and other consumer electronics. AuthenTec's new TouchStone packaging technology will enable a new class of fingerprint sensors that combine all the features of TruePrint technology with thin, durable, easy to integrate, waterproof and surface-mountable packaging for today's stylistic cell phone designs.
April 3, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec unveils new wireless sensor technology"
AuthenTec has unveiled new, durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging that expands aesthetic and product integration options for manufacturers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers and other consumer electronics. The company's TouchStone technology extends the durability of its previous technology through protective coatings. The thin sensors are waterproof and can be applied to existing mobile phones as well as a new generation of phones.
April 2, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Melbourne-based AuthenTec wins deal to put its fingerprint-ID sensors in Fujitsu phones"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Fujitsu that will integrate AuthenTec's fingerprint-recognition sensors in Fujitsu's new line of Windows Mobile phones, the companies said today. It is the first time fingerprint sensors have been included in cell phones based on Microsoft's Windows system, the companies said.
March 21, 2008
United Press International
"Jewel discontinues 'pay by touch'"
Purchases in Japan are frequently made by scanning a fingerprint with a cell phone. The risk of the system does include identity theft but "commercial biometrics is inevitable," industry trend forecaster Paul Saffo told the Tribune. "Whenever Americans face a choice between privacy and convenience, they always choose convenience," Saffo said. Newer, silicon-based scanners, which can eliminate the need to remember passwords, "cost $3 or $4," said Brent Dietz, a spokesman for Florida's AuthenTec, the world's leading maker of fingerprint sensors.
March 21, 2008
Chicago Tribune
"Payment by fingerprint disappears"
Decentralized biometric systems that enable customers to keep their fingerprint information in their own cell phone or personal computer are inherently safer than centralized systems, Saffo said, though nothing is absolutely safe. There are an estimated 17 million laptop computers with fingerprint readers built in and 8 million cell phones, said Brent Dietz, a spokesman for AuthenTec, a Florida -based firm that is the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors. Most of the cell phones are operating in Japan and some other Asian countries.
March 14, 2008
Associated Press
"AuthenTec Files Suit Against Rival Atrua"
AuthenTec Inc., a fingerprint technology provider, said Friday it filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in California for unspecified damages against rival Atrua Technologies Inc. AuthenTec alleges Atrua's products infringe on multiple AuthenTec patents covering fingerprint sensor technologies. The company said it has more than 60 U.S. patents filed or pending.
February 21, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec sensor integrated into ASUS notebooks"
AuthenTec Inc. announced Wednesday that its biometric fingerprint sensors have been integrated into the world's first personal computer notebooks that offer one terabyte (1 trillion bytes) of disk storage capacity. The notebooks, made by ASUS in Taiwan , are geared toward entertainment and can store up to 1,000 hours of video, 350 feature-length movies or 250,000 four-minute songs.
February 21, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to provide fingerprint ID components for Taiwanese laptops"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with laptop maker ASUS of Taiwan to provide fingerprint identification security sensors on a new line of advanced laptop PCs, the companies said this week. The latest ASUS notebook PC, which includes AuthenTec's technology, is the first laptop with 1 terabyte of disk storage capacity, company officials said.
February 15, 2008
WirelessWeek
"In Fingerprints We Trust"
Did you know that the majority of U.S. consumers trust in the convenience and security benefits of fingerprint authentication, especially as it relates to online banking, PC security and electronic commerce (e-commerce) applications? A recent AuthenTec survey indicates that 77% of consumers are ready to begin using fingerprint sensors as part of their day-to-day activities. Two-thirds (66%) of consumers trust fingerprint biometrics for authentication more than traditional PINs or passwords, while 68% perceive the use of a fingerprint sensor to be more convenient.
February 13, 2008
ePayments News Network
"Fujitsu reveals first 'global smartphone' with fingerprint sensor"
AuthenTec's fingerprint sensor has been integrated into the first fingerprint-enabled 'global phone' produced by Fujitsu. AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors are designed to protect the users' sensitive corporate and personal data as well as mobile commerce transactions.
February 12, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Japanese electronics giant to use AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors on its cell phones"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Fujitsu to integrate AuthenTec's fingerprint-identification sensors on the Japanese electronics giant's "global phone," the companies said this week. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fujitsu is rolling out the new phone this year, officials said. It can operate in 155 countries, or "virtually anywhere in the world," they said.
February 12, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec sensors go 'global' in Fujitsu"
AuthenTec's sensor is going on Fujitsu's FOMA F905i, which supports international roaming via 3G and GSM cellular networks. AuthenTec says its fingerprint sensors protect sensitive corporate and personal information, as well as commerce transactions made over the phone. The sensors are capable of operating in 155 countries and regions.
February 12, 2008
Information Week
"Fujitsu Adds Mobile Phone With Fingerprint Sensor"
Mobile phone makers and their partners are showcasing some of the most innovative mobile devices at this week's Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona. One of them is the FOMA F905i, a new Fujitsu mobile phone with integrated fingerprint sensor security for safeguarding personal information and mobile commerce transactions. The FOMA F905i comes with a fingerprint sensor provided by AuthenTec. It resides outside the mobile phone on the back panel, enabling users to authenticate themselves with a finger swipe.
February 12, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"Fujitsu's 'global phones' using AuthenTec sensors"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced that its biometric fingerprint sensors have been integrated into Fujitsu 's "global phones," which are capable of operating in 155 countries and regions.
It's also the first time Fujitsu has been acknowledged as a longtime customer of the Melbourne-based company (Nasdaq: AUTH). Fujitsu has offered 14 Authentec-enabled cell phone models with plans to add more AuthenTec-equipped models in the future.
January 30, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"Survey: Fingerprint sensors garner positive response"
A new survey of American consumers shows that 77 percent of people are ready to begin using fingerprint sensors as part of their daily activities, while 66 percent trust the sensors more than traditional PIN numbers or passwords and 68 percent find them more convenient. The results signal strong growth potential for broad adoption of the technology in consumer products such as personal computers and e-commerce applications, according to the survey.
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