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Validity launches new fingerprint solution

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Validity, a biometric technology developer specializing in fingerprint authentication solutions, has announced the launch of its VFS5111 fingerprint solution.

The new technology has improved on its predecessors in performance and tri-color LED support. Validity is touting the solution as a low-cost option for notebook manufacturers and that the LED integration can assist with non-authentication related tasks such as notifications. [end] 

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