AuthenTec Introduces New Fingerprint Sensor Targeted for Secure Mobile Payment
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New AES2750 Combines Best-in-Class Security with Innovative New Packaging
NEW ORLEANS, May 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Highly Optimized for NFC-Based
Mobile Payment Security
AuthenTec (AUTH), a leading provider of mobile and network security, introduced
today a new smart fingerprint sensor tailored for mobile commerce (mCommerce)
applications requiring strong but effortless security in today's NFC-equipped
smartphones and tablets. AuthenTec's AES2750 represents the best features of
previous smart sensor designs, including a wide 192 pixel by 8 pixel fingerprint
sensor array plus new features including hybrid fingerprint matching (on sensor
match + host match), AES, RSA and SHA encryption blocks, and One Time Password
(OTP) generation all in a narrow package for easy and inexpensive integration.
The AES2750's utilizes an innovative and unique new package design, with a narrow
Y-dimension and rounded edges enabling mounting in narrow spaces or edges of
smartphones and tablets as well as through-hole glass mounting for
touchscreen-enabled mobile devices. The package is completely flat and over
molded in plastic for accommodating the elegant industrial design of today's
leading smartphones. The modular package design reduces bill of material (BOM)
costs required for sensor integration by handset and tablet OEMs.
AuthenTec's AES2750 features best-in-class security including hybrid, on-chip
fingerprint matching/confirmation, encryption of enrolled fingerprint templates
and user credentials, and an encrypted SPI system interface. Encryption is used
extensively in the AES2750 sensor to ensure protection of personal data,
fingerprint matching templates and user credentials. Optimized for NFC based
smart phone architectures, the AES2750 can interact directly with payment
applications within the secure element and provide direct NFC radio control based
on positive authentication of the user.
"AuthenTec's AES2750 provides the broadest array of integrated security features
we've ever offered in a smart fingerprint sensor for mobile devices," said Art
Stewart, AuthenTec's Vice President of Smart Sensor Solutions. "This is a highly
complementary solution to NFC mCommerce smart phones, compatible with today's NFC
and Secure Element subsystems to provide strong transaction security with an ease
of use and convenience exceeding PIN/password or pattern-based security. Early
feedback from smartphone and tablet OEMs has been very positive, particularly
about sensor aesthetics and security, and we already have design wins for this
'made for mobile commerce' sensor."
Key Features & Specifications:
-- Hybrid, on-chip matching (confirming match with host processor)
-- Encrypted SPI system interface
-- On-chip encryption of enrolled fingerprint templates and user credentials
-- Adaptive, low-power fingerprint imaging
-- Durable TouchStone(TM) II package technology
-- Beveled package contour supporting in-glass integration options
-- Ultra-hard surface coating offers >9H scratch hardness for >10 million
rubs
-- Expanded sensing width for multi-network biometric device requirements
-- On-chip touch navigation
-- Supports OAuth open standard for authorization, secure NFC, and OTP protocols
The AES2750 is available now in an over molded 19-ball BGA and in production
volumes. AuthenTec's newest smart sensor for mobiles will be on display at the
Company's booth in the Mobile Commerce Pavilion at CTIA Wireless 2012 in New
Orleans (booth #4464).
AuthenTec offers complete security solutions for handset makers, mobile
operators, and rich content providers, including fingerprint sensor hardware,
identity management software and embedded security. The Company has shipped more
than 20 million fingerprint sensors for use in mobile devices. AuthenTec's proven
embedded security offering includes its DRM Fusion(TM) Agent for content
protection that supports multiple industry standards, and its QuickSec(TM) Mobile
VPN solution tailored specifically for Android smartphones and tablets and Apple
iPhones and iPads.
About AuthenTec
AuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security. The Company's
diverse product and technology offering helps protect individuals and
organizations through secure networking, content and data protection, access
control and strong fingerprint security on PCs and mobile devices. AuthenTec
encryption technology, fingerprint sensors and identity management software are
deployed by the leading mobile device, networking and computing companies,
content and service providers, and governments worldwide. AuthenTec's products
and technologies provide security on hundreds of millions of devices, and the
Company has shipped more than 100 million fingerprint sensors for integration in
a wide range of portable electronics including over 20 million mobile phones. Top
tier customers include Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Fujitsu, HBO, HP, Lenovo, LG,
Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Samsung, Sky, and Texas Instruments. Learn more at
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