In what types of real-world applications are AuthenTec’s sensors being used?
As a dynamic technology that is being adopted into new markets and applications at a rapidly increasing pace, fingerprint biometrics are currently used in a range of settings, including the workplace, homes and the government, and in everyday electronic devices. Currently, the largest markets using fingerprint biometrics today are Personal Computers, Laptops, and Peripherals, Wireless Devices and Access Control. In the PC market, fingerprint biometrics has emerged as the most popular biometric technology to protect critical computer information, enable convenient security and ensure convenience and personalization. AuthenTec sensors are used in 220 different models of notebook and tablet PCs, including those made by 8 of the world’s top 9 PC manufacturers. Our proven solutions have also been designed into a wide range of peripherals devices, including PC keyboards, memory keys, portable hard drives, and password managers. In wireless devices, AuthenTec sensors are used in more 10 milli
