AuthenTec fingerprint-enabled access control for SIM-based NFC services

Oberthur Technologies and cooperate in AuthenTec fingerprint-enabled access control for SIM-based NFC services

Joint development of a new SIM-based NFC mobile services platform for smartphones with Android fingerprint scanner
Presentation of robust but simple security solution optimized for mobile payment transactions at the 2011 Cartes & Identifcation
NANTERRE, France - (BUSINESS WIRE) - 12.11.2011 -
Oberthur Technologies, the world's second largest provider of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, and AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security and identity solutions are combining their resources to develop a SIM and UICC is based (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) design, the mobile NFC payments via smartphones faster and safer. Both companies will contribute their expertise in the field of SIM/UICC-Sicherheit- and fingerprint identity to develop easy to integrate solutions together to optimize the speed and security of mobile payments.
The first fingerprint / NFC presentation shows the NFC FlyBuy SIM card from Oberthur Technologies with NFC-SIM adapter, connected to is using the AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with the Motorola Atrix, a biometrically-protected access to mobile contactless services, such as mobile payments to enable mobile identity findings and physical access controls on a single gesture.
With the implementation of a control option for the NFC capabilities of the solution using fingerprint on a FlyBuy NFC SIM card, Oberthur Technologies and AuthenTec have worked with INSIDE Secure, a leading provider of NFC technology. This easy-to complementary and yet secure solution is presented within the scenario of a mobile payment solution at the booths of Oberthur Technologies and Secure INSIDE at the upcoming Cartes & IDentification 2011, from 15 to 17 November 2011 in Paris.
"The combination of the fingerprint authentication from AuthenTec with the security features of the SIM-based designs of Oberthur Technologies increases the confidence in SIM card and mobile phone and provides assurance that only authorized users can use the phone to process a payment transaction," explains Cédric Collomb, General Manager Cards and Services, Card Systems Division at Oberthur Technologies. "The AuthenTec Oberthur Technologies solution with integrated NFC chipset from INSIDE Secure can be used in smartphones such as the model Atrix without further notice, to add the NFC function. We are planning to launch another SIM-based NFC solutions with fingerprint authentication, because we are their role as pioneer of a global implementation of NFC technology are convinced. "
"Our partnership with INSIDE Secure and Oberthur Technologies is paving the way for Match-on-SIM solutions for smartphones, which increase confidence in the security of mobile payments and NFC applications," said Larry Ciaccia, CEO of AuthenTec. "With more than ten million mobile NFC wallets fingerprint-based in use since 2004, the fingerprint technology as a reliable, user-friendly biometric authentication method proven. The combination of our expertise in the field of fingerprint security with the expertise of Oberthur Technologies and INSIDE Secure in the area of ​​the SIM and NFC designs we offer operators and users the option it can be supplemented, but highly secure NFC solutions for mobile devices. "
"INSIDE Secure considers the security and user friendliness of the common themes of Oberthur Technologies and AuthenTec as a significant precursor of a large-scale introduction of NFC applications," said a leading member of INSIDE Secure. "We look forward to continuing to work with Oberthur Technologies and AuthenTec to develop faster and more secure add-on solutions for mobile NFC payments."
The presentation at the Cartes show, as quickly and safely at the same time, the user can make a mobile payment, as he runs his fingers over the Smart Sensor AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with a smartphone, such as the Motorola ATRIX. Smartphone users can assign different payment methods convenient access to different fingers on a credit or debit card of their choice. With a simple finger movement, the payment method is selected, authenticated and activates the chosen card payment. Then the phone is held to the terminal to complete NFC transaction. The solution of Oberthur Technologies and AuthenTec supports payments through simple gestures and improves the usability and security of NFC applications.
Safety, speed and ease of use are the most important prerequisites for the adoption of NFC-enabled phones by consumers, whose global spread of Juniper Research estimates rise, according to 300 million units by 2014.
About Oberthur Technologies
Oberthur Technologies is a leading global provider of security technologies: systems development, solutions and services for smart cards (payment cards, SIM cards, access cards, NFC ...) and for secure identity documents in traditional and electronic design (identity card, passport, health insurance card) production of banknotes, checks and other government documents as well as intelligent systems to secure cash transportation and ATM. Oberthur Technologies has worked with 6,800 employees in 40 countries and 65 offices. In 2010 the group achieved sales of € 979 million.

About AuthenTec
AuthenTec is the world's largest provider of fingerprint sensors, identity management software and embedded security solutions. AuthenTec's products / solutions are designed for businesses, consumers and government agencies. They're already over a hundred million devices in integrated smart sensor from AuthenTec products in software and embedded security solutions virtually anywhere in action: from the stationary PC in the office on mobile devices to cloud servers. AuthenTec offers developers and users secure and convenient ways to manage digital identities and security needs to be. For more information, visit. or follow us on twitter.com / authentecnews.
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