SAN JOSE, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc.
(NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions,
today announced the expansion of its Natural ID™ family of
solutions with mass production of its small area touch sensor for
secure fingerprint authentication in smartphones, tablets, and
notebook PCs. The Synaptics Natural ID touch fingerprint sensor
differs from a traditional swipe sensor in that it simplifies the
fingerprint ID user experience with a single touch vs. swiping
motion, enabling an even more streamlined secure path to unlock
devices and access online services such as retail, banking, and
social media portals.
The market for fingerprint authentication continues to grow as
consumer electronics OEMs race to differentiate with more intuitive
user experiences and as the mobile payment infrastructures gain
wider adoption. Recent forecasts from market research firm IHS show
the volume of fingerprint sensor-enabled devices increasing from
317 million units at the end of 2014 to 1.4 billion units worldwide
by 2020. As a market leader, Synaptics is positioned to support
this significant growth with its strong biometrics IP portfolio,
proven high-volume manufacturing expertise and best-in-class
technology performance.
Key features:
- High-Performance Fingerprint Imaging: Advanced
capacitive imaging technology and sophisticated digital image
processing deliver high-quality images for high-performance
matching and security.
- LiveFlex™ Technology: Separates the fingerprint sensing
element from the fingerprint controller IC, enabling greater
flexibility in the size and shape of the fingerprint sensing
module.
- Small Size: The minimum touch area measures 4 mm by 10
mm, enabling implementation in small form factor buttons.
- Integration Options: The broad portfolio of products
includes encapsulated button modules for smartphone and tablets, as
well as fixed designs for PC notebooks. Low-profile and
small-footprint packages, along with flexible LiveFlex sensors,
allow integration into tight and challenging spaces.
- Online-Transaction Ready: Natural ID sensors are
compliant with FIDO, the industry-standard for online transactions.
FIDO-compliant websites and web apps seamlessly interact with the
fingerprint sensor to replace cumbersome and hard-to-remember
passwords.
"As fingerprint sensors proliferate in the market, Synaptics is
leading the charge by bringing secure and precise fingerprint
sensor technology to the world's top consumer electronics makers,"
said Ritu Favre, senior vice
president and general manager, Biometrics Products Division,
Synaptics. "We are proud to continue our track-record of innovation
and partnership with OEMs as we reach this new mass production
milestone with our Natural ID touch fingerprint sensor."
Availability
Synaptics Natural ID touch area
fingerprint sensor is available in mass production now.
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Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions,
please visit www.synaptics.com.
About Synaptics
Synaptics is the pioneer and leader
of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and
intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics' broad
portfolio of touch, display, and biometrics products is built on
the company's rich R&D and supply chain capabilities. With
solutions designed for mobile, PC and automotive industries,
Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to
enable products that help make our digital lives more productive,
secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com.
Synaptics, TouchPad, ClearPad, ClickPad, ForcePad, SecurePad,
ThinTouch, Natural ID, TypeGuard and the Synaptics logo are
trademarks of Synaptics in the United
States and/or other countries. All other marks are the
property of their respective owners.
For further information, please contact:
Ann Minooka, Synaptics Inc.
408-904-1673
Ann.Minooka@synaptics.com
Public Relations:
Starlayne Meza, Text 100 Global Communications
415-593-8431
synaptics@text100.com
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