Apple has reported the purchase of AuthenTec, a technology company specializing in fingerprint authentication, for $ 350 million. Saabira Chaduri of The Wall Street Journal, says:
"Apple did not disclose his intentions with this technology. AuthenTec said in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission could not comment on the intentions that Apple has for the company. "
On its website AuthenTec is described as:
"AuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security. Our technology helps protect individuals and organizations through secure networks, data and content protection, access control and fingerprint security on computers and mobile devices.
Encryption technology AuthenTec fingerprint sensors and identification software have been deployed by mobile devices, computer and technology companies, content providers and services, and governments around the world. AuthenTec's products guarantee the safety of hundreds of millions of devices. The company has sold over 100 million fingerprint sensors for integration into a wide range of portable devices, including more than 15 million mobile phones. "
In the section on mobile sensors, AuthenTec names some smartphones where technology include:
"Smart sensors from AuthenTec improve the characteristics of the touch phones and other wireless devices, giving users more accurate positioning of the cursor, menu navigation and full touch screen emulation, among other features."
The Samsung Galaxy S III VPN Client uses technology from AuthenTec, HBO Go uses DRM, and more. AuthenTec also offers security systems for mobile payments.
Apple had 117,000 million dollars in the bank, so that 350 million does not seem much more than a rounding error. The question is how Apple will use AuthenTec technology in their future products? Does anyone dare you speculate? ¿They will release a system with fingerprint in its future devices?
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