AuthenTec Inc., the semiconductor industry leader in fingerprint authentication integrated circuits, announced today that VeriTouch, a world leader in advanced biometric systems design, has selected AuthenTec's FingerLoc(TM) AF-S2 sensor to be integrated into a new line of biometric portable devices. The VeriTouch PCMCIA Type II device will initially be optimized for use with Compaq Computer's iPAQ H-3600 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) as part of a multi-year joint venture deal between VeriTouch and Hyundai Information Technology Co., Ltd., of Seoul, South Korea (HIT).
VeriTouch and Hyundai will produce PSIdev(TM), which stands for Portable Secure Identification device, a miniature mobile wireless terminal blending voice communications, high-speed data with GPRS 2.5 G networks, smart cards and biometric fingerprint authentication using AuthenTec's AF-S2 sensor. VeriTouch will also deliver the world's most powerful full-featured encrypted messaging system controlled by the user's fingerprint as part of the PSIdev solution. The system will be used in government and military applications such as national defense, law enforcement, immigration and national border security, as well as commercial applications such as m-commerce, healthcare information systems and corporate VPNs. PSIdev will initially be introduced as an add-on to Compaq's iPAQ H-3600 series color PDA with Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system. It will also be fully compatible with Windows 98, 2000, and XP based portable and desktop PCs. The first PSIdev products will be demonstrated at Comdex this November, with production slated for the first quarter of 2002.
The AF-S2 sensor capitalizes on AuthenTec's powerful TruePrint(TM) Technology, which reads beyond the surface layer of the skin to the live layer, where the true fingerprint resides. Common skin surface conditions, such as dry, worn, callused, oily, or dirty skin do not affect the sensor's ability to acquire accurate fingerprint images, making TruePrint the first fingerprint identification technology capable of being used by everyone, under virtually any condition. TruePrint's ability to acquire everyone has made it the most accurate, secure and convenient fingerprint authentication technology on the market.
"This is truly a unique application of our technology," says Steve Mansfield, VP of Marketing for AuthenTec. "The integration of our AF-S2 into the PSIdev brings the meaning of security to a whole new level. We are gratified that we were chosen by VeriTouch and their partner, Hyundai Information Technology (HIT) of Seoul, South Korea as part of this revolutionary handheld, wireless device."
"We at VeriTouch are very excited to be working with AuthenTec to deliver the most advanced security technologies ever developed. Without their TruePrint technology, we could not meet the accuracy and security levels our customers expect," stated Gary E. Brant, VeriTouch CEO. "PSIdev will allow instant identification of individuals from any location via high speed GPRS networks. VeriTouch is dedicated to the development of advanced systems to ensure the secure exchange of vital military, corporate, healthcare, civil aviation and government information and facilities."
"The integration of core biometric technologies with robust AFIS algorithm and powerful fingerprint sensor - with PDA technology will bring very portable and highly dependable security solutions to many applications," stated Dr. Nag-Yeon Lee, Senior Vice President, Overseas Business Division of Hyundai Information Technology Co., Ltd.
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