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In addition to the ongoing requirement for pointing and scrolling devices on mobile PCs, there is now a growing number of PC applications that are using fingerprint biometrics for convenient, multi-factor authentication. Fingerprint biometrics provide a convenient and secure method for managing passwords and logins. Government requirements are adding fuel to the trend by recommending the use of multi-factor authentication to reduce identity theft for on-line banking and commercial transactions. Businesses are adding biometrics to protect facilities and valuable confidential information. In addition, vertical applications such as hospital information management are incorporating biometrics in order to comply with government privacy and record-keeping requirements.

Atrua and our partners provide a number of fingerprint modules for PC applications. (add descriptions)

• USB sensor module – A sensor module that can be integrate into a laptop and connected internally using the USB interface. Fingerprint matching occurs on the host.
• Embedded maching module – A self-contained, embedded module that does fingerprint matching on board
• Media player   – A personal media display designed for integraiton into a laptop in order to enable Microsoft Side Show and other Microsoft Vista capabilities.

Atrua provides a complete line of biometric security solutions that customers can use to implement biometric products for computing applications.

Computing and mass storage products with Atrua fingerprint sensors include:

• Notebook PCs
• Keyboards
• USB memory sticks
• USB attached hard drives
• Mouse pointers
• Authentication peripherals

In addition, Atrua’s Varatouch products are ideal for pointing and joystick controls used in PCs and PC peripherals. Varatouch joysticks cost less, provide better control, and are more durable than other joystick solutions.