Human interface firm Synaptics has revealed a small-area touch fingerprint sensor that can be integrated into smartphones, tablets, and notebook PCs.Launched as part of the firm's Natural ID family of solutions, the touch sensor has entered mass production and is designed for “high-end” mobile devices.The sensor has a minimum touch area measuring 4 mm by 10 mm, enabling implementation in small form factor buttons, and is FIDO compliant. It uses LiveFlex Technology, which Synaptics says can separates the fingerprint sensing element from the fingerprint controller IC.”As fingerprint sensors proliferate in the market, Synaptics is leading the charge by bringing secure and precise fingerprint sensor technology to the world's top consumer electronics makers,” said Ritu Favre, senior vice president and general manager, Biometrics Products Division, Synaptics. “We are proud to continue our track-record of innovation and partnership with OEMs as we reach this new mass production milestone with our Natural ID touch fingerprint sensor.”Synaptics supplied a swipe-style fingerprint sensor for Samsung's Galaxy S5, and its shares rose 3.1% in January following speculation that Samsung was planning a touch sensor as was revealed yesterday at the Mobile World Congress in Spain.Aother potential supplier, Sweden's Fingerprint Cards told Reuters on Monday that the firm's technology is not included in Samsung's new Galaxy S6 smartphone.”Given that the Samsung Galaxy S5 used Synaptics' swipe-touch sensor, and that the Synaptics area-based sensor is in production now, I think there's a solid chance the Galaxy S6 will feature a Synaptics-designed area touch solution,” wrote tech magazine The Motley Fool in early February.Last week, Synaptics also revealed an ultra-slim fingerprint sensor that can be mounted on the side of smartphones or tablets – meaning users will need only one hand for authentication.Norwegian fingerprint sensor manufacturer IDEX is also showcasing a “unique in-glass” fingerprint sensor at MWC.
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