"Users were very attracted to the idea of fingerprint sensors when they first heard about it, but liked it even more once they tried it," said Eric Bauer, marketing analyst for AuthenTec. "They especially appreciated the idea of enhancing PC security while replacing the need for passwords."

Biometric fingerprint sensors replace the need to remember passwords -- allowing authorized users to easily and quickly access their favorite computer applications or internet web sites by simply sliding their finger across the sensor surface. At the same time, the sensor restricts access to the computer and its files to only those enrolled - reducing the risk of theft or fraud.

Fingerprint sensors are available in notebooks, tablets and peripherals from 9 of today's top 10 PC manufacturers, including Lenovo, HP, Fujitsu, Dell, Toshiba, ASUS, and others. The sensors also are available in peripherals that can be easily connected to the PC -- including biometric password managers, mice, memory keys, PCMCIA cards and more.

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The biometrics is a method of authentication based on physical or behavioral characteristics. Market growth depends on demand for a quick, secure way to identify people. The Internet security industry is composed of hardware tokens, software tokens, and biomet英语论文网 【http://www.51lunwen.org】rics. All are used for authentication. The hardware token segments are the most widely used authentication devices set to be replaced by fingerprint identification systems as they become more cost efficient.

The law enforcement markets are anticipated to continue to grow at a rapid pace, joined soon by commercial and healthcare markets. The availability of sensors at a cost below $5 is the most significant market driver. The higher price sensors are for door and other applications that people prefer a larger aspect presentation. Low cost and wide applicability of the technology will drive use in every industry.

Scanner Fingerprint equipment market forecasts indicate that markets are anticipated to continue growing.
 
To guarantee that the person handing the baggage really is the same person boarding the plane, Scandinavian Airlines will be using biometric securitysolutions at baggage check-in and boarding gates. Precise Biometrics AB (publ.) has been selected as the overall supplier to Scandinavian Airlines as it becomes the first airline to introduce biometric securitychecks on domestic flights in Sweden. Precise Biometrics' solution means that personal privacy will be maintained, in that the temporarily stored fingerprints are deleted once they have been used.

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