"Synaptics Marketing VP Anthony Gioeli said its use of fingerprint and facial biometrics merely represents 'phase one' of the project, with more biometrics options to follow in future iterations." Synaptics has announced a new multi-factor biometric … [Read more...] about Synaptics Brings Facial Recognition to Natural ID Line Via Multi-Factor Fusion Engine

A Synaptics fingerprint sensor is powering the biometric capabilities of a new smartphone from Lenovo. The Vibe P2 features an FS4200 sensor model. It's part of Synaptics' Natural ID line of sensors. While the company recently announced a new … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Vibe P2 Smartphone Uses Synaptics Sensor

Synaptics has announced the Natural ID FS9100, a new line of optical fingerprint sensors that can scan through a full millimeter of cover glass. In a statement announcing the new sensor family, Synaptics asserted that it sports "an extremely thin … [Read more...] about Synaptics Introduces New Line of Optical Fingerprint Sensors

Synaptics has announced a new partnership with OXi Technology, an optical fingerprint technology developer based in Shanghai. The agreement will see the companies work together on optical fingerprint sensors for the mobile and PC markets. The deal … [Read more...] about Synaptics Partners With OXi Technology

"The tablet integration announcement comes hot on the heels of this week's news that Sharp will use Synaptics' Natural ID fingerprint sensors in its new Aquos smartphones..." ASUS is going to use a Synaptics Natural ID fingerprint sensor in its new … [Read more...] about ASUS Sticks with Synaptics Sensor for New Tablet

Sharp's new Aquos smartphones will feature Synaptics Natural ID fingerprint sensors. The sensors will be mounted on the sides of the new Sharp Aquos Ever SH-02J and the Aquos Disney Mobile DM-01J. The Sharp devices will be launched as part of the … [Read more...] about Synaptics Natural ID Fingerprint Sensors Built Into New Sharp Smartphones

Lenovo is using Synaptics fingerprint sensors in its latest convertible laptop. Called the Yoga 910, the device features Synaptics' Natural ID technology, as well as the latter company's ClearPad and ClickPad user interface solutions. The … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga 910 Laptop Sports Synaptics Sensor

Synaptics has announced that its Natural ID FS4500 fingerprint sensor has gone into sampling. The six-by-six millimeter sensor is notable for its under-glass applications, with the capability to function beneath a layer as thick as 300um. In a … [Read more...] about Synaptics Now Sampling Under-Glass Sensor

Electronic notebook maker Clevo has incorporated Synaptics' SecurePad technology into its newest gamer-focused devices. Rolling out under the brands Aftershock, Azom Systems, CJscope, Monster, and Sager, the notebooks feature Synaptics' Natural ID … [Read more...] about Synaptics Brings Biometrics to Clevo Notebooks’ Touchpads

This latest Precise Biometrics-Synaptics integration comes quickly after another collaborative effort announced in May. Precise Biometrics' flagship software algorithm technology has been integrated into another major smartphone, this time via a … [Read more...] about Precise Biometrics Announces Another Mobile Integration Via Synaptics