AuthenTec Announces Integration of TruePrint Fingerprint Technology into Latest Notebooks.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2002 IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) ThinkPad Users Can Now Have Superior Security With the Touch of a Finger Using The Targus DEFCON DEFCON Defense Readiness Condition DEFCON Defense Condition DEFCON Define Constant (mathematics) DEFCON Defence Contract Condition PC Card Fingerprint Authenticator AuthenTec, the volume leader in advanced fingerprint semiconductor products, announced today the integration of its TruePrint(TM) fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition or fingerprint authentication refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints. Fingerprints are one of many forms of biometrics used to identify an individual and verify their identity. technology with IBM's Client Security Software. Now IBM laptop users will have a simplified touch-and-go security option for their notebooks via the Targus DEFCON PC Card Fingerprint Authenticator instead of having to manage multiple passwords. The Targus device which allows users to authenticate themselves conveniently with the touch of a finger, contains an AuthenTec EntrePad(TM) AES4000 fingerprint sensor that has been fully integrated into IBM's Client Security Software Version 3.0 and overall Embedded Security Subsystem Architecture. The DEFCON PC Card Fingerprint Authenticator has been designed for ThinkPad products to eliminate the need for individuals to keep track of numerous passwords and to provide maximum protection for sensitive information stored on a laptop. The fingerprint sensor that ThinkPad users will touch to gain access to their laptops is based on AuthenTec's patented TruePrint technology--a sub-surface technology that images below the surface layer of the skin to the live layer where the true print resides. This unique subsurface capability eliminates any acquisition or recognition failures relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc common issues such as worn, soiled, moist, dry or even older fingers that often defeat surface-based fingerprint technologies. "The work between Targus, IBM, and AuthenTec resulted in a biometric peripheral device See peripheral. peripheral device - peripheral that integrates quickly and easily with IBM's Client Security Software," said Scott Moody, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AuthenTec. "Now that TruePrint technology based products have been integrated to support IBM's embedded security architecture, more of our clients can quickly and easily introduce new biometric products that support IBM ThinkPads." There are numerous security applications available today for laptop users and most fall into two categories when it comes to access, what a person has and what a person knows. For the first time, IBM ThinkPad products will incorporate a biometric authentication See biometrics. device whereby users need only concern themselves with who they are by verifying their identity with a simple touch of their finger. "Our mobile consumers want the most secure biometric solutions possible," said Brett Johnson A midfielder, Johnson was selected in the 1999 AFL Draft at pick #23. , President of Targus Group International, Inc. "We embedded AuthenTec's TruePrint technology for the DEFCON PC card fingerprint authenticator so that ThinkPad users would be able to accurately and reliably log onto their notebooks with the touch of a finger everytime." About AuthenTec AuthenTec is a leading semiconductor company providing advanced biometric fingerprint sensors to the PC, wireless, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , access control and automotive markets. AuthenTec's FingerLoc and EntrePad product families utilize the Company's patented TruePrint(TM) technology, the first technology capable of imaging everyone under virtually any condition. TruePrint images below the surface layer of the skin to the live layer where the true print resides, thereby eliminating surface-level contamination issues. AuthenTec's products are the choice of leading industry hardware and software providers, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. and applications. Based in Melbourne, Florida, AuthenTec has assembled a global network of partners, solution providers and customers including Texas Instruments, Delphi, Acer, Synaptics, Asus, Harris Corporation and SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. Microsystems. For more information, visit: http://www.authentec.com or call (321) 308-1300. About Targus, Inc. Targus pioneered the notebook computer carrying case, partnering with corporations, retailers and OEMs to provide the best possible protection for notebook PCs. As the leading global supplier of portable solutions, Targus continues to define and shape the market for portable computing accessories. Targus has offices on every continent and distributes in over 145 countries. Targus products are available from the company's e-commerce sites, http://www.targus.com and http://www.port.com. |
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