AuthenTec and Murata Sign Distributor Partnership Agreement.Murata Becomes Distributor of AuthenTec's Industry-Leading Smart Fingerprint fingerprint, an impression of the underside of the end of a finger or thumb, used for identification because the arrangement of ridges in any fingerprint is thought to be unique and permanent with each person (no two persons having the same prints have ever been Sensor Products MELBOURNE, Fla. & KYOTO, Japan -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AUTH AUTH Authority/Authorization/Authorized AUTH Author Auth Authentication AUTH Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH Authentication Service ), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, and Murata, one of the world's leading providers of ceramic based components, sensors, and filters and RF modules for communications equipment, announced today that they have signed a distributor agreement. Under terms of the agreement, Murata has become an AuthenTec distributor to customers in Japan as well as to a number of specific mobile systems accounts throughout the world. "We are extremely pleased to expand our offering to our customers throughout Japan, as well as many of the world's leading cell phone customers, to include AuthenTec's highly regarded fingerprint sensor products and solutions," said Hiroshi Iwatsubo, Director, Sensor Products Division of Murata Manufacturing. "Murata already offers a host of sensor products to PC and cell phone customers throughout the world. By adding AuthenTec's large product portfolio to our offering, we can better serve our customers by providing a more complete set of value-added solutions. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" relationship with AuthenTec as more and more PC, cell phone and consumer electronics OEMs realize the user benefits and multi-functionality that AuthenTec solutions offer." "Murata has earned its excellent reputation as a high volume supplier to some of the largest electronics brands in the world and enjoys strong relationships with these industry leaders," said AuthenTec Chairman 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. Scott Moody. "Murata will be a strong partner for AuthenTec, particularly with our increased focus on consumer PCs, netbooks and smart phones. We look forward to the expansion of our global presence through this partnership." Murata will offer AuthenTec's complete portfolio of sensors, the largest in the market, to its broad base of customers. This will include AuthenTec's newest smart sensors planned for introduction later this year. Customers served by Murata include Casio-Hitachi, Kyocera, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , Nintendo, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sanyo and Sharp in Japan; as well as companies such as Garmin, Nokia, Research in Motion, Sony Ericsson For an arrangement of Sony Ericsson products, see list of Sony Ericsson products Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. , Sony and TomTom in other geographic regions. Based on the Company's patented TruePrint([R]) technology, AuthenTec products deliver extremely accurate and reliable fingerprint imaging by reading beneath the surface of the skin to the live layer, where a person's true fingerprint resides. AuthenTec sensors also offer TrueNav([R]) trackpad, trackball A stationary pointing device that contains a movable ball rotated with the fingers or palm. From one to three keys are located in various positions depending on the unit. Years ago, Kensington Microware popularized the trackball with its Turbo Mouse for the Macintosh. , or direction pad emulation in a compact, thin and aesthetically pleasing package. TrueNav([R]) delivers an enhanced user experience for everyday tasks such as navigating through menus, exploring websites, scrolling through music files or playing games. AuthenTec sensors are further enhanced by the Company's TrueYou[TM] technology which leverages each finger's uniqueness and allows a user to associate different device functions with each finger. This could include each finger launching a different application or function, such as speed dialing a favorite contact or enabling one-swipe login Signing in and gaining access to a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "login" or "logon," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log in" or to "log on. to a favorite website on a smart phone, or recalling a previously stored destination on a Personal Navigation Device A Personal Navigation Device (PND) is a portable electronic product which combines a positioning capability (such as GPS) and navigation functions. The earliest PND were hand-held GPS units (circa mid 1980s) which were capable of displaying the user's location on an . These technologies allow AuthenTec to offer the smallest, most convenient, durable and functional fingerprint sensors on the market, enabling a host of user features and benefits in today's smart phones and mobile devices. About Murata Based in Kyoto Japan, Murata Manufacturing Company Ltd is one of the world's leading providers of ceramic based components, sensors, and AC/DC AC/DC adj. Slang Having a bisexual orientation. [From the likening of a bisexual person to an appliance that works on either alternating or direct current. and DC/DC power solutions. Founded in 1950, the company has over 34,000 employees worldwide, and over $5.6 billion U.S. in consolidated annual sales (as of March 31, 2009). Everywhere in the world, wherever you can reach, Murata's electronic components are always at work. About AuthenTec With nearly 50 million sensors sold worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in providing smart fingerprint sensors and solutions to the high-volume PC, wireless device, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch[R] 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 See authentication. . |
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