AuthenTec's New FingerLoc Developer Kits Push Low-Cost Fingerprint Security Into Everyday Life; New Developer Kits Create Fast New Avenues for Low-Cost Security Product Development.Business/Technology Editors MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001 AuthenTec, Inc., the industry leader in biometric semiconductor products today introduced a powerful group of developer kits designed specifically for the security market. The FingerLoc(TM) EDK EDK Embedded Development Kit EDK Emotiv Development Kit EDK European Death Knot (rock climbing) EDK Effective Date of Key (cryptography) EDK External Drift Kriging EDK Electric Dynamic Katathermometer (Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Developer Kit) is designed to integrate the company's FingerLoc Family (AF-S2) silicon fingerprint sensor into products like door locks, access control systems, and time and attendance boxes. The kits are available in several formats to accommodate all of the popular microprocessor families, while at the same time incorporating a simple, easy to use modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. . Because of its modular design, the software may be used with either an AuthenTec supplied fingerprint matcher or the customer's own proprietary matcher. Now, the full benefits of the FingerLoc sensor's unique ability to acquire clear, strong images of fingerprints from everyone, regardless of skin condition or surface contamination, can now be applied to real world products. These new software developer kits complement AuthenTec's existing full line of complete PC solutions by adding a true embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. suite. The new software kits are designed specifically for embedded applications An application that permanently resides in an industrial or consumer device. Providing some type of control function and/or user interface, the software is typically stored in a non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash memory. and do not require the use of a PC. The result is a family of developer kits that are easy to use, offer a low cost solution, and can be integrated almost anywhere. This includes access to one's home or clocking in at the workplace. The kits are available in three formats: two dedicated object code Embedded Developer Kits (EDK) for the most popular processors used in security applications and the FingerLoc Embedded RDK RDK Reference Design Kit RDK Red Dragon Karate (compilation of different major styles, mostly based on Shotokan) RDK Reload Delay Kit RDK Report Developer Kit RDK Rapid Deployment Kit RDK Re-Distribution Kit RDK Render Developer Kit , a complete standalone access control reference design kit. The object code kits are based on the Intel StrongArm (SA1110) and on the Hitachi SH4. The FingerLoc Embedded RDK is also based on the Intel StrongArm, and includes complete hardware and fingerprint matching software that can be immediately integrated into a finished product. Simple, Easy, Secure "The FingerLoc EDK opens so many doors to biometric access applications that one day our children may never know what a key is. It enables quick, low cost and easy integration into existing markets like access control and time/attendance. What is really exciting is that it opens up a whole new arena of applications never considered before, like internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. , wireless devices, keyless entry keyless entry: see lock and key. , and anywhere else convenient yet secure access is required," said Steve Mansfield, Vice President of Marketing at AuthenTec. "We are delivering the products and support that make it easy for our customers to integrate FingerLoc personal identification systems into their own solutions." Real World Uses Fingerprint security products are deployed in some of the most challenging environments. Reliability and accuracy under less than ideal conditions is a must. AuthenTec's TruePrint(TM) technology is designed to accurately and conveniently identify everyone under virtually any condition. The ability to acquire an accurate fingerprint image from hands that are coated with lotion lotion /lo·tion/ (lo´shun) a liquid suspension, solution, or emulsion for external application to the body. lo·tion n. 1. , dirt, grease or sweat illustrates how the FingerLoc sensor handles real world environments. "Biocentric Solutions feels that AuthenTec has the best fingerprint module on the market today," said Cathy Schaub, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Biocentric Solutions (formerly Quantrad Corporation), a corporate member of AuthenTec's Solution Provider Network (SPN SPN Symantec Protection Network SPN Supernatural (TV show) SPN Specifications (TMINS) SPn Streptococcus Pneumoniae SPN Society of Pediatric Nurses SPN solitary pulmonary nodule ). "We can now tailor the AuthenTec hardware and software to get good registration and performance even on very difficult fingerprints." Pricing and Availability The StrongArm object code EDK is available now. Priced at $4,995, the StrongArm kit includes a board which contains the FingerLoc Family technology-leading (AF-S2) sensor and interface for the Intel StrongArm SA1110/SA1111 development board, matching software, 8 hours of customer support, software license, and full documentation. The Hitachi version of this kit, priced at $4,995, will be available 2Q'01. The FingerLoc Embedded RDK, which will be available in March 2001, is priced at $5,995 and includes all necessary schematics, bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. , board layout, developer's interface, and all necessary software including fingerprint matcher and developer's applications. All AuthenTec design kits are offered at a one-time royalty-free price that includes application support. All AuthenTec products are available through its network of manufacturer's representatives or worldwide from Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics NYSE: ARW is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Melville, New York. This company specializes in products and services of electronic components and computer products. . Contact us directly for the name of your local representative. About AuthenTec AuthenTec, Inc. is the industry leader in biometric semiconductor products with applications in personal computers, wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , access control, and personal electronic devices. AuthenTec's product families include the FingerLoc(TM) family of products for security applications and the EntrePad(TM) family for PC's, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, personal electronic devices and portable PCs. All of AuthenTec's products are based on the company's patented TruePrint technology. Uniquely, TruePrint reads below the surface layer of the skin to the live layer where the true fingerprint resides. It is the first fingerprint identification technology that is capable of being used by everyone under virtually any condition. AuthenTec's products provide a natural and convenient way for people to enjoy secure e-commerce and Web access; for businesses to manage networks and control access; and for individuals to secure access to their personal data, homes, and even automobiles. For more information, visit http://www.authentec.com or call (321) 308-1300. About Biocentric Solutions: Biocentric Solutions is a biometrics-based provider of hardware and software answers to authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. and access control needs. We design, develop and implement biometric solutions to meet the requirements of corporate, financial, governmental, health care and educational markets. Building on our expertise with standalone devices, we now have developed customized product and applications for the mCommerce market. Biocentric Solutions, www.biocentricsolutions.com is an incuVest partner company with locations in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. . FingerLoc, TruePrint, and EntrePad are trademarks of AuthenTec, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks referenced herein are properties of their respective owners. |
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