AuthenTec and Microsoft Collaborate on Biometric Authentication.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2003 Leading Biometric Silicon Fingerprint Sensor and Software Companies Join Forces to Develop Biometric Authentication See biometrics. Support for the Windows Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. AuthenTec, Inc., the leader in advanced biometric semiconductor technology, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement with Microsoft Corp., world leader in software solutions, to develop native biometric authentication software support for Windows(R). Both Companies will cooperate to develop a reference driver that will enable Windows users to authenticate to Windows systems using biometric devices. Microsoft plans to build the reference fingerprint device driver based on AuthenTec's TruePrint(TM) based fingerprint software technology. The architecture will support multiple biometric authentication vendors including AuthenTec's TruePrint-based fingerprint sensors. Microsoft will develop a common biometric device driver model and make this available through the use of a Device Driver Kit (DDK DDK Driver Development Kit (Microsoft driver development) DDK Device Driver Kit DDK Democratic Movement of Kyrgyzstan DDK Droid Developer Kit DDK Device Development Kit ). Application software and hardware developers will also benefit from a common set of biometric operating system interfaces. This technology initiative will ultimately provide users with biometric security and allow industry interoperability between various biometric hardware software application developers. "Microsoft and AuthenTec are working together to offer the first biometrically-enabled operating system providing convenient and secure user authentication See authentication. for Windows users," said Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson may be:
(operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Server. "The integration of biometrics with Windows will extend the authentication beyond what you know or what you have, to who you are." "This agreement represents the native integration of biometrics directly into the operating system versus simply being ported to it. We believe our agreement with Microsoft validates our TruePrint technology and ongoing commitment to provide the best and most convenient security solutions on the market," 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. "This collaborative effort will accelerate the acceptance and application of biometrics in computing." AuthenTec's patented TruePrint technology reads beyond the surface layer of the skin to the live layer where the true fingerprint resides. Unlike surface-based optical, thermal, and DC capacitive technologies, TruePrint is not affected by common skin surface conditions such as dry, worn, callused, oily, or dirty skin which can affect the sensor's ability to acquire accurate fingerprint images. AuthenTec also offers a highly reliable security architecture starting from the anti-spoofing capabilities of TruePrint technology and supported by template encryption and digital signatures throughout the matching process. Uniquely, TruePrint is the only fingerprint technology capable of capturing virtually anyone's fingerprint. About AuthenTec, Inc. 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 technology, the first technology capable of imaging everyone under virtually any condition. AuthenTec's award-winning 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's global network of partners, solution providers and customers include Texas Instruments, Microsoft, 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) , Targus, Delphi, Acer, Samsung, 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 about AuthenTec, visit http://www.authentec.com or call 321/308-1300. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of the respective holders. |
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