AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Adds The Power of Touch to New Motion Tablet PC; Provides Security, Convenience and Functionality for Ultra-Mobile Workforce Productivity.MELBOURNE, Fla. & AUSTIN, Texas -- Motion Computing Motion Computing is a Tablet PC company located in Austin, Texas. All computers produced by Motion are in the slate form factor; current products include LS800, LE1600, LE1700, and C5. (R), a leader in ultra-mobile computing and 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. , has added AuthenTec's Power of Touch(TM) to its new LE1600 Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words - providing authentication, convenience and personalization benefits critical to a mobile workforce. The new Motion LE1600, with an embedded EntrePad 2501A sensor from AuthenTec, is designed for mobile professionals in healthcare, field sales and service, government and education. The LE1600 is the second Motion tablet PC to feature a swipe sensor from AuthenTec, the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales for more than five years. Motion embedded AuthenTec's EntrePad 2501 fingerprint sensor into its M1400 tablet PC last year. "Security is an extremely important feature for any mobile employee," said Valerie Walden, Motion vice president of marketing. "AuthenTec's sensor is an important security component of the LE1600, while providing the added convenience of password management and fast user switching Fast user switching is a feature on some modern multi-user operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu and Fedora.[1] It allows users to switch between user accounts on a single PC without quitting applications and logging out. between desktop applications." Fast user switching is a special feature made possible by AuthenTec's unique Power of Touch approach. The feature enables each different authorized user authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal to simply swipe their finger across the sensor to quickly and automatically bring up their desktop of favorite applications. Along with the AuthenTec fingerprint sensor, the new LE1600 slate tablet PC features: --A thinner, lighter, more durable slate design --The latest generation of Intel Centrino mobile technology --Trusted Platform Module offering hardware-based encryption --A full work day of untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered. computing time --Attachable all-in-one mobile keyboard, mini-dock and charging station --Versatile connections over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IrDA port A transmitter/receiver for infrared signals. See IrDA. and Gigabit Ethernet --Enhanced Speak Anywhere(TM) technology using a three microphone design "Motion Computing has long recognized the importance of convenient security for tablet PC users," 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. "With the new LE1600, the growing number of tablet PC users will recognize Motion for the Power of Touch benefits the company brings to market." AuthenTec's tiny swipe fingerprint sensors are optimized for the everyday computing needs of mobile professionals - enhancing security and convenience by eliminating the need for multiple passwords and PINs - instead requiring only a single swipe of a finger. AuthenTec's patented TruePrint(R) technology operates by reading a user's fingerprint where it originates, below the surface of the skin. In the healthcare setting, this is of particular importance, since healthcare workers often suffer from dry hands due to repetitive cleansing. Six of the top 10 hospitals listed in U.S. News & World Report's 2004 annual ranking of leading hospitals now use Motion tablet PCs. The LE1600 is available from Motion's international network of more than 700 value added resellers or at www.motioncomputing.com for $2,199. About AuthenTec With more than four million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales to the PC, wireless, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(TM) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include: Analog Devices, APC (1) (American Power Conversion Corporation, West Kingston, RI, www.apcc.com) The leading manufacturer of UPS systems and surge suppressors, founded in 1981 by Rodger Dowdell, Neil Rasmussen and Emanual Landsman, three electronic power engineers who had worked at MIT. , Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, Fellowes, 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) , LGE LGE LG Electronics LGE Local Government Employers (UK) LGE Laser Guided Energy LGE Louisville Gas & Electric LGE Loop or Ground-start, Exchange (Newbridge) , Microsoft, Motion Computing, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Quanta quan·ta n. Plural of quantum. , among others. Visit www.authentec.com. About Motion Computing Motion Computing produces slate tablet PCs for mobile professionals in vertical industries including healthcare, field sales and service, government and education. Motion is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so individuals can use computing technology in new ways and places. Marketed through an experienced international reseller network and directly through its Web site, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company's enhanced line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing security, power and versatility. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com. * Photographs of the Motion LE1600 and EntrePad 2501A sensor are available upon request. |
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