Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Tue, February 10, 2009
AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Touch-powered Mobile Device Features, Products and Technologies at GSMA Mobile World Congress
BARCELONA, SPAIN & MELBOURNE, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions for today's mobile phones, announced that it will demonstrate its newest wireless products and technologies for key cell phone OEMs and wireless carriers at GSMA Mobile World Congress from February 16-18 at Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
AuthenTec will demonstrate the newest additions to its growing wireless feature set, including the Company's new TrueNav™ navigation feature that translates 360 degrees of finger movement across AuthenTec's sensor into touchpad-like control for today's mobile phones, and new QuickLaunch™ personalization feature that allows cell phone users to quickly launch their favorite programs, websites, cell phone applications or speed dial with the simple swipe of a finger.
AuthenTec's customer demo area, located in hospitality suite 20 of Hall 3.1, will also include demonstrations of its durable TouchStone™ packaging technology - recently incorporated into Fujitsu's new PRIME Series F-01A waterproof cell phone - as well as a new smart phone from one of the world's leading consumer electronics manufacturers that will be unveiled at the show. AuthenTec will also demonstrate other smart phones, world phones, and wireless products that integrate AuthenTec fingerprint sensors for versatile Power of Touch® features that extend beyond security to include convenience, personalization and navigation.
More than 9 million mobile phones have included an AuthenTec sensor to provide one-touch access to content and services, secure mobile commerce, touchpad-like navigation, and personal data privacy and convenient security.
To arrange an interview or private meeting, contact Brent Dietz at 1-321-308-1320 or [ brent.dietz@authentec.com ]. For more information about AuthenTec, visit [ www.authentec.com/mwc2009.cfm ], and for additional information about GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, visit [ http://www.mobileworldcongress.com ].
About AuthenTec
With more than 40 million sensors sold worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in providing fingerprint authentication 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® by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint® technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication.