AuthenTec Introduces Advanced TrueNav(R) for Cell Phones; Solution Enables Smooth Touchpad-Like Navigation Using World's Smallest Biometric Fingerprint Sensors.

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Saves Space and Replaces the Need for Clunky Mechanical Buttons

AuthenTec, the world leader in fingerprint sensor security, innovation and sales, today introduced its advanced TrueNav(R) solution, which enables cell phone users to easily navigate and activate any function - by simply sliding their finger across the tiny sensor. The enhanced software solution eliminates the need for navigation buttons or mechanical switches on cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players and other devices where space is extremely limited.

AuthenTec's next generation TrueNav software features extremely fast finger speeds and smooth finger motion performance - allowing users to:

--Quickly scroll through menus, lists and documents

--Easily navigate games, similar to a joystick

--Smoothly zoom cell phone camera images

--Navigate through any other function on their cell phone

The new TrueNav also includes special turbo scrolling and acceleration features for ultra-fast navigation through lengthy e-mail, calendar and contact and music lists. Once users have navigated to their desired location, they can simply touch their finger on the sensor to activate the desired feature or function, replacing the need to push down on a mechanical button - and significantly improving the user experience.

TrueNav was designed with special filters and pre-packaged operation modes so that manufacturers can easily select the level and type of navigation they prefer, including 2, 4, or 8 way movement, eraser, scroll and full mouse modes. AuthenTec's new software release is designed to deliver this enhanced functionality and to seamlessly integrate into mobile devices.

"Cell phone, PDA, and MP3 manufacturers have been struggling to add security and real full-function navigation functionality, while also making these small, portable devices easier to use," said Andy Germano, Director of Wireless Marketing for AuthenTec. "They typically resort to passwords and PINs for security, and the equivalent of cursor keys for navigation, much like early PC models. With AuthenTec, manufacturers can now combine convenient biometric security with TrueNav's smooth touchpad navigation in a small, low cost package that can be easily integrated into virtually any device."

TrueNav creates new levels of freedom for gamers including tap, double tap, tap and drag, as well as gestures and combo moves. "Games that use TrueNav will leave the old style games in the dust. Pong is fun when there is nothing else available, but when you can have a full joystick, touchpad, multifunction game pad in a 12x5mm footprint, it is going to set the mobile gaming world on fire!" Mr. Germano said.

The TrueNav feature comes as part of AuthenTec's Power of Touch capability, which is included in all of its new slide sensors - such as the EntrePad 1510, the world's smallest, lowest power and lowest cost sensors for cell phones. The Power of Touch features the industry's most trusted security, convenience, navigation and personalization - all controlled by the simple swipe of a finger.

AuthenTec sensors are used in more than 150 different model cell phones, PCs and peripherals to provide advanced security and to replace the need for passwords -- allowing authorized users to easily and quickly access their files by simply touching or sliding their finger across the sensor surface. This restricts access to the computer and its files to only those enrolled, reducing the risk of theft or fraud. In cell phones, AuthenTec sensors combine security -- to protect phone files and mobile commerce transactions - with a broad range of features to that make gaming, web browsing and other functions easier to use - all at the simple touch or swipe of a finger.

About AuthenTec

With more than 10 million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor security, 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 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, ASUSTek, Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, HP, IBM, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Microsoft, Motion Computing, MPC Computers, NEC Packard Bell, Pantech, Quanta, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, and Wistron, among others. Visit www.authentec.com

Editors Note: Photographs of AuthenTec sensors and customer cell phones are available upon request.