ThirdFactor | Fingerprint-enabled smart phone available in U.S.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

AT&T is offering U.S. consumer the a smart phone with a fingerprint scanner. The LG eXpo features an Authentec fingerprint scanner that can be used for authentication as well as a touchscreen.

The LG eXpo eliminates the need for PINS and passwords because a user can instead swipe a fingerprint to authenticate. The Smart Sensor fingerprint recognition also complements the touchscreen user interface of LG eXpo by also providing precise cursor control for text editing, 4-way menu navigation, and AuthenTec’s turbo-scroll feature for rapid browsing of long emails, contact lists or Web sites.

The LG eXpo is loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional to help users stay more connected with email, calendar and Microsoft Office Mobile. It also features a 1 GHz processor and can support an optional integrated projector.

The LG Mobile Projector snaps onto the back of the device and allows users to share presentations, slideshows and even online videos straight from the device.

Fujitsu debuts AuthenTec fingerprint sensor in new smart phone

AuthenTec has announced that its AES850 smart fingerprint sensor has been integrated into a new Fujitsu smart phone, the REGZA Phone T-01D.

With AuthenTec’s AES850, the Android 2.3-based phone can be locked and unlocked via a quick scan of the user’s fingerprint. The sensor can also be used to control access to applications on the phone as well as provide greater security for NFC-enabled mobile payments.

DigitalPersona's Pro Enterprise enables "mix and match" authentication

DigitalPersona released a new version of its Pro Enterprise authentication device. It now contains the ability to support a number of new authentication credentials, enabling organizations to mix and match the ways in which employees securely identify themselves to Microsoft Windows and other applications.

Sony reveals NFC 'SmartTags'

Sony has unveiled a new line of NFC Xperia SmartTags that can be used with NFC-enabled phones to perform a variety of functions, according to CNet.

Turkcell brings road toll payments to T11 smart phone

Turkcell, Turkey’s largest mobile operator, has announced the launch of a SIM-based NFC road toll payment application on the Turkcell T11 smart phone.

Developed in collaboration with Bank Asya, the app allows users to migrate their plastic KGS toll payment cards onto their T11 smart phone to pay for fares when crossing bridges and freeway turnpikes.

Precise develops smart cases for mobile devices

Precise Biometrics has developed a new line of “smart cases” for brands of tablets and smart phones to be released in 2012 and 2013. The new smart cases have built-in card reader and fingerprint sensor enabling users to both secure their devices as well as replace various password-based security for protected online sites and applications.

NFC-enabled Nokia Windows phone in the works

Nokia is developing a Windows Phone model that can connect to other devices and charge wirelessly via NFC, Nokia design chief Marko Ahtisaari has revealed to the Guardian.

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